Last weekend a new sustainable shop opened in the Fiveways area of Brighton, to cater for the plastic-free shopping needs of local residents.
Store Brighton brings sustainable shopping to Fiveways
January 30, 2019 Continue Reading
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High five for HISBE
In December Brighton-based ethical independent supermarket HISBE celebrated its fifth birthday.
January 15, 2019 Continue Reading
NearSt and Google flag up the high street
London retail technology start-up NearSt has partnered with Google to give the high street a boost by making it easier for UK shoppers to discover what their local stores have in stock.
November 28, 2018 Continue Reading
Doors open to first TrueStart coffee shop
Ethical coffee brand TrueStart Coffee has opened its own cafe at the co-working space Runway East in Bristol.
September 27, 2018 Continue Reading
Scotland welcomes first social enterprise supermarket
In May, Locavore Grocery, Scotland’s first social enterprise supermarket, officially opened its doors to offer an alternative to mainstream supermarket supply chains and build a more sustainable food network. Jane Wolfe finds out more Run by Soil Association licensee Locavore Community Interest Company (CIC), Locavore Grocery is a new 6000sq ft supermarket in Govanhill, Glasgow, […]
September 4, 2018 Continue Reading
Because you’re Wearth it
October saw the launch of the eco-conscious e-commerce start-up Wearth London, which champions UK brands with sustainable values.
November 21, 2017 Continue Reading
US Government targets $21.4 million of new grants at organic
The US Government is to provide $21.4 million in new grants for an organic research and market expansion programme.
October 5, 2016 Continue Reading
Better Food Company makes it three
This summer, Bristol-based organic food retailer Better Food Company opened its third store – in the historic dock area of the city.
August 9, 2016 Continue Reading
Jenny Wren’s takes the organic path
Taking advantage of the lack of organic retailers in the area, Wigan-based Jenny Wren’s has transformed itself from a regular grocery store to a mainly organic outlet, which hopes to double in size over the coming months. The store was opened in August 2015 by Jayne Seymour, who, along with her partner Paul, is passionate […]
April 4, 2016 Continue Reading
Progressive Budgens retailer says put people and planet first
Progressive Budgens retailer Andrew Thornton has launched an initiative to show businesses how to put people and planet first “and trust that profit will follow”. Thornton, who repositioned his Belsize Park Budgens store as a ‘community supermarket that really cares’ (and stocked it with local and organic products and the latest eco technologies) says many […]
January 5, 2015 Continue Reading
News
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NPE: ‘The window to the future’
Dubbed ‘The window to the future’ by independent retailer John McKee – director of Hanover Health Foods – Natural & Organic Products Europe has announced a 3% rise in attendance figures for 2019, with an attendance of 10,298 over the two-day show at ExCeL.
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Infinity Foods issues statement on plastics
Sussex-based co-op Infinity Foods has released a statement around its stance on plastic packaging to offer a detailed answer to the question it is frequently asked: why is its own label range not packed in biodegradable or compostable material?
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Wessanen €885MN buyout bid offers ‘longer-term horizon and stability’
On Wednesday (10 April) Wessanen announced a conditional agreement on a recommended all-cash public offer by a consortium of PAI Partners SAS and Charles Jobson of €11.50 per issued and outstanding share of the healthy food company.
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New investment leads to refreshed Conscious Chocolate
Conscious Chocolate officially relaunched last weekend at Natural & Organic Products Europe, following new investment from Fortissimo Group.
Features
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Sparking the passion, naturally
With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, it’s a momentous time of love and lust. With a broadening range of sexual wellbeing products on the market, Sharna Waid looks into which natural remedies retailers should be exploring to support and empower their female customers’ confidence in the bedroom
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A nation on the move
Kate Miller looks at the main aggravators of joint pain and uncovers how the public’s well-intentioned New Year’s resolutions can often lead to injuries come spring
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The power of sour
While not yet mainstream, and certainly not new, fermented foods were heralded as one of the big trends of 2018 and continue to work their way onto the shelves of independent retailers up and down the country. Hayley Coristine investigates the qualities that are helping this ancient food technology gain wider appeal (more…)
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Best bar none
With small chocolate producers choosing to trade directly, Jane Wolfe takes a look at the rise in artisan bean to bar chocolatiers who are putting cocoa farmers’ welfare before profit
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As Europe braces itself for a winter flu outbreak, protect yourself with Sambucol and the power of black elderberry.
Experts across Europe have warned the EU to brace itself for a bad flu season this winter. A new vaccine has been produced which is effective in fighting H3N2, the flu strain likely to hit the region this year; however, the vaccine is generally available for free to over 65s, pregnant women, those with an […]
