Trailblazing health and wellbeing retailer Planet Organic has acquired As Nature Intended, the chain of seven London-based organic and natural food stores.
Planet Organic announces takeover of As Nature Intended
March 24, 2020 Continue Reading
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Well wheeled: Planet Organic in hot food delivery first
Planet Organic is partnering with upscale London-based delivery service SUPPER to offer hot food deliveries for the first time. The new service will be offered initially by its two Tottenham Court Road (London) branches, offering a selection of popular food-to-go options and sushi from the live Maido sushi bar in store. Customers can order from breakfast […]
January 7, 2020 Continue Reading
A behind-the-scenes look at organic
In partnership with BioFach, Speciality Food Magazine has published The Organic Report 2019 – a ‘behind-the-scenes’ look at the organic market.
October 29, 2019 Continue Reading
The K word
With celebrity followers helping boost its appeal the keto diet is still very much in vogue. But does it sit comfortably within the natural health sector?
October 21, 2019 Continue Reading
Planet Organic’s eighth store launch kicks off ambitious growth plan
August saw Planet Organic open its eighth London store in Queen’s Park, the first shop launch since Inverleith LLP took a majority share in the retailer.
August 29, 2019 Continue Reading
Summer opening for latest Planet Organic store
London-based health and wellbeing retailer Planet Organic is set to open a new store in the north-west of the city later this summer. The development comes just months after specialist consumer brands investor Inverleith LLP announced that it taken a majority stake in the pioneer organic retail chain, signalling its intention to double the current […]
June 19, 2019 Continue Reading
BOOM Awards finalists announced
The shortlist for this year’s BOOM Awards has been published by the Soil Association, ahead of a ceremony due to be hosted on 26 June.
June 10, 2019 Continue Reading
Just Wholefoods celebrates 30th birthday with rebrand
Just Wholefoods is celebrating its 30th anniversary by rebranding its entire 19-strong product portfolio.
March 21, 2019 Continue Reading
Roll up for vegan sushi from Ima
A new plant-based ‘salmon’ sushi set, made using the Asian root vegetable konjac, has been created by London-based vegan company Ima.
March 18, 2019 Continue Reading
Planet Organic claims zero food waste ‘first’
Organic food retailer Planet Organic says it has become the UK’s first chain to achieve zero edible food waste.
January 29, 2019 Continue Reading
Planet Organic backer Inverlieth takes majority stake in Montezuma’s
Scottish Private Equity firm Inverleith LLP has announced it has taken a majority stake in specialist British chocolate brand Montezuma’s, in a multi-million pound deal. Montezuma’s has established itself as one of the largest leading independent British manufacturers of premium artisanal chocolate, including organic, non-dairy and vegan ranges. The company has prided itself on maintaining […]
November 13, 2018 Continue Reading
New Planet Organic owner wants to double store count
Specialist consumer brands investor Inverleith LLP has taken a majority stake in Planet Organic, the London-based health and wellbeing supermarket, food-to-go chain and online retailer. Inverleith has injected equity into the company with the aim of expanding the existing store footprint in London, to more than double the current portfolio of stores over the next […]
October 8, 2018 Continue Reading
Food producers gather for London show
Nearly 400 exhibiting companies from 42 countries will be showcasing their latest food and drink innovations to thousands of trade buyers and retailers at The Natural Food Show (ExCel, London, 22-23 April), which opens on Sunday.
April 19, 2018 Continue Reading
Unpackaged At… offers sustainable retail solution
Zero waste retailer and solution provider Unpackaged has launched at Welbeck Farm Shop what it says is a unique retail system, which it then plans to roll out across the UK.
April 12, 2018 Continue Reading
The Seed Fund ‘lays down strong roots’
Running until 30 April, The Seed Fund 2018 is now open for entry, continuing the philanthropic organization’s mission to help food and drink start-ups turn ‘big ideas into big businesses’ and ‘lay down strong roots’ for the future.
February 20, 2018 Continue Reading
Planet Organic introduces online Vegan Shop
In response to the burgeoning interest in plant-based living, Planet Organic has launched Vegan Shop – a specialist area of its e-commerce site that is designed to make it easier for customers to shop its vegan ranges.
February 20, 2018 Continue Reading
Planet Organic aims to deliver
Planet Organic has partnered with on-demand courier firm Street Stream to offer its customers same-day delivery across London.
November 3, 2017 Continue Reading
GO! Kombucha remains loyal to indie sector
Following its win of a 2-star Great Taste award for its Red Pu-erh Fermented Raw Tea, GO! Kombucha has reaffirmed its commitment to indie health stores.
August 22, 2017 Continue Reading
On the move solutions by Scentered
Scentered has introduced a new Travel Essentials Aromatherapy Balm Duo to help holidaymakers and travellers stay centred, both en route and on arrival. The duo comprises two 5g Therapy Balms: Sleep Well Therapy Balm and Focus. The 100% natural balms harness the power of essential oils in a travel-friendly, no-spill formula. Sleep Well Therapy Balm […]
July 25, 2017 Continue Reading
Hurly Burly launches slate of raw slaws
The Hurly Burly range of organic, fresh, raw slaws have launched onto the health food scene through Wholefoods, Planet Organic and As Nature Intended.
July 3, 2017 Continue Reading
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Licorice Healthfoods opens second store
In some positive news to emerge during this difficult time, Irish health retailer Lorin Taylor has opened a second branch of her eponymous shop Licorice Healthfoods (her real first name is Licorice), in Birr, Co Offaly. Taylor, who has worked in health food retail for approximately 15 years, launched her first store in Portumna, Co […]
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News in brief
Salcura has produced a new natural, skin-friendly hand sanitizer, and co-founder Claudia Talsma is also sending batches of Zeoderm to NHS hospitals.
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H&B staff petition for stores to close
A petition has been gatherig support for H&B staff who are calling for the retailer to close, citing inadequate employee protection against COVID-19.
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Beauty Kitchen lends a helping hand to Scottish Government
Beauty Kitchen is officially supplying the Scottish Government with 50,000 units of hand sanitizer for the NHS, social care and other front-line services.
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After the gold rush
CBD is the fastest growing category the natural products sector has ever known. But a new phase is being ushered in, Jim Manson reports.
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Keeping a clear head
The market for low- and no-alcohol drinks is booming thanks to a clear-headed millennial market of discerning soberistas, Claire Lavelle reports.
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Come fly with me …
With mounting appreciation of the negative environmental cost of flying, how can consumers help protect themselves and the planet when taking to the skies?
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The rise of clean and conscious beauty
The Natural Beauty & Spa Show is back at ExCeL London. Do you have the date in your diary? Okay, great. Now let us inspire you with what to expect …
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Tooth powder as a powerful ally for your dental health
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The Health Store Open Day is back!
The Health Store’s ever popular Open Day makes a welcome return on Sunday 8th September. Paul Rideout, Sales & Marketing Manager at the Health Store, explains “The Open Day is back by popular demand! This will be our 8th Open Day since we launched the event back in 2009 and it is more popular than […]
