Ethical retail platform My Green Pod has launched its new online Marketplace, born out of a crowdfunding campaign which ran at the back end of 2019.
My Green Pod invites ethical brands inside
May 19, 2020 Continue Reading
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Booja-Booja supports indie retailers with online resource
Booja-Booja has created an online resource to help promote independent health food shops who are offering home delivery in response to COVID-19.
April 17, 2020 Continue Reading
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 […]
April 9, 2020 Continue Reading
Barnes + Binns sustainable homeware store settles in Hove
Barnes + Binns General store has brought a new homeware and bodycare retail space to Hove, with the focus firmly on sustainability.
March 5, 2020 Continue Reading
News in brief: snippets of news from NPN
Aiming to spice up the sauce and condiments market is Big Tom Spiced Tomato Ketchup boasting a significantly lower sugar content than other leading brands.
February 18, 2020 Continue Reading
Sales of CBD skincare set to soar to $959M by 2024
According to a new report by Prohibition Partners, the CBD skincare market is forecast to be worth £738 million in sales by 2024.
January 30, 2020 Continue Reading
Supermarkets’ big sustainability sweep
The news is awash with supermarkets making sustainability pledges, declaring plans to take environmental issues more seriously.
January 29, 2020 Continue Reading
Beauty Kitchen announces 1,000 Refill Stations across the UK
Beauty Kitchen is to launch 1,000 Refill Stations in UK locations over the next two years, saving over 100 million single-use plastic bottles.
January 28, 2020 Continue Reading
ASA initiates sanctions against H&B over ‘weight loss’ ruling
The ASA has initiated sanctions against H&B, after a ruling in December that H&B breached the advertising code by using the term ‘weight management’.
January 10, 2020 Continue Reading
The breakfast club
We’re all familiar with the old adage ‘breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dine like a pauper’, but truth be told we are more likely to do the exact opposite. Jane Wolfe finds out how retailers can offer consumers easy, convenient and healthy ways to start the morning (more…)
December 19, 2019 Continue Reading
New ‘backwards’ refill rules hit Brighton & Hove
Customers at Infinity Foods have expressed annoyance at changes to its refills system – changes which the retailer had to make to conform to regulations.
December 12, 2019 Continue Reading
Plant-based pledge returns for 2020
Veganuary 2020 begins next months, and the charity which organizes the annual plant-based pledge is calling for businesses to get involved once again.
November 6, 2019 Continue Reading
‘Abrupt end’ to employment for H&B’s head of food
Ian Chant, H&B’s head of food, has announced his departure from the retailer: “I have enjoyed working for them which came to an abrupt end late on Friday.”
October 28, 2019 Continue Reading
Riverside Health makes a comeback with new owners
After being damaged in an arson attack, Riverside Health & Natural Healing Centre in Newcastle Emlyn, has been reopened under new management.
October 9, 2019 Continue Reading
Above and Beyond Sausage
Beyond Meat has launched Beyond Sausage onto the UK market in what it says is the first plant-based sausage that looks, tastes and sizzles just like pork.
October 1, 2019 Continue Reading
Rainbow Wholefoods wholesale business up for purchase
Rainbow Wholefoods’ owner Richard Austin has announced that he has put the wholesale division of his business in Norwich up for sale.
October 1, 2019 Continue Reading
Leading the discussion around sustainability in retail
The Sustainability in Retail Forum is the new conference designed to help senior executives within leading retailers from across the Nordic region meet the ever-evolving challenges around sustainability. Taking place 13 November 2019, at MalmöMässan, Sweden, the event is co-located with the award-winning trade exhibitions Nordic Organic Food Fair and Eco Life Scandinavia. Facing the […]
September 19, 2019 Continue Reading
Oxford Street Body Shop store reimagined as ‘activist workshop’
The Oxford Street branch of The Body Shop has been transformed into an ‘activist workshop’ as part of its pledge to revive its early campaigning spirit.
September 18, 2019 Continue Reading
M&S claims ‘first’ with food-to-go reusable container scheme
Food and clothing retailer Marks & Spencer says it is the first major grocery retailer to introduce a reusable container incentive for fresh food-to-go.
August 30, 2019 Continue Reading
The Bay Tree presents new Xmas gifting line
West Country condiments producer The Bay Tree has unveiled a five-strong limited edition line for Christmas 2019, specifally designed for gifting.
August 13, 2019 Continue Reading
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Natural Products Global announces Supplier Connect launch
In a major cross-portfolio initiative, Diversified Communications UK will next month launch Supplier Connect, a new global, online directory.
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My Green Pod invites ethical brands inside
Ethical retail platform My Green Pod has launched its new online Marketplace, born out of a crowdfunding campaign which ran at the back end of 2019.
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News in brief
Rubies In The Rubble has announced the launch of its plant-based Chilli Mayo and Classic Mayo into Waitrose stores across the country.
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Teapigs sets up free online training for stockists during lockdown
In light of the current lockdown restrictions, teapigs has decided to present its retailer tea school virtually, via Zoom.
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Inside insomnia
A problem for Brits at the best of times, sleep issues are being exacerbated due to the pandemic, leaving many feeling exhausted, reports Jane Wolfe.
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Deep freeze
Ever wondered how to make ice cream so smooth even the toughest connoisseur would be fooled? Yorica is here to explain (some of) its secrets to success.
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Operation Healthy Lockdown
As health stores find themselves on the frontline of a national effort to keep the UK nourished, Jim Manson reports on Operation Healthy Lockdown.
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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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Leading the discussion around sustainability in retail
The Sustainability in Retail Forum is the new conference designed to help senior executives within leading retailers from across the Nordic region meet the ever-evolving challenges around sustainability. Taking place 13 November 2019, at MalmöMässan, Sweden, the event is co-located with the award-winning trade exhibitions Nordic Organic Food Fair and Eco Life Scandinavia. Facing the […]
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Setting Industry standards for Golden quality CBD Products
Over the past few years Hemp and its CBD-rich extracts have made a stunning entrance to the nutraceutical business. More and more people are now commenting on the wonderful health benefits of supplementing their diet with natural phytocannabinoids and new CBD oil brands pop-up regularly as a result.
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Tooth powder as a powerful ally for your dental health
My Oradent tooth powder is neither a drug nor a medicine. Suitable for all consumers and also for vegans and vegetarians. Why in powder form? Studies have shown that tooth powder can be more effective at removing plaque than toothpaste. Plus, My Oradent does not contain fluoride, is non-toxic and is also safe for children. […]
