A recent survey carried out by the National Association of Health Stores reveals predominantly ‘confident’ outlooks among health stores for the future.
Majority of health stores ‘confident’ about future
June 10, 2020 Continue Reading
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Viridian champions health stores with radio campaign
Viridian Nutrition has launched a new campaign to boost awareness of health food stores as ‘a community resource and hub for preventative care’.
May 26, 2020 Continue Reading
Demand for natural personal care ingredients rises during pandemic
According to Ecovia Intelligence, the COVID-19 crisis is creating a growth in demand for natural ingredients in the personal care sector.
May 13, 2020 Continue Reading
Guild of Fine Food flags up optimism and resilience in indie sector
A survey by the Guild of Fine Food has found that although producers and retailers are having contrasting experiences, 95% believe they can survive.
April 28, 2020 Continue Reading
Sunak suspends business rates
The Government’s tax and spending plans have been unveiled in the Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s first Budget, delivered at the House of Commons today.
March 11, 2020 Continue Reading
Organic Research Centre appoints new CEO
The Organic Research Centre has announced the appointment of Lucy MacLennan – a scholar of the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust – as its new CEO.
January 16, 2020 Continue Reading
Pharma Nord establishes new supplement training programme
Pharma Nord UK has created a free and comprehensive distance training programme for health stores around the subject of supplementation.
September 2, 2019 Continue Reading
Manuka Doctor buys UK honey brand
One of New Zealand’s largest exporters of manuka honey, Manuka Doctor, has acquired specialist UK honey brand Picklecoombe House from its parent company Sapphire Brands for an undisclosed sum.
May 8, 2019 Continue Reading
Travelling light
With growing emphasis being placed on reducing our use of the dreaded ‘p’ word (you know the one), Jane Wolfe discovers how natural health retailers can help their customers to pack a more eco-friendly suitcase. (more…)
May 7, 2019 Continue Reading
Ireland celebrates indie health stores
Last weekend Vitality Expo hosted the Irish Health Food Industry Awards – coordinated by event organizer Health Stores Ireland and co-sponsored by Wiley’s Finest and Better Retailing Magazine.
September 12, 2018 Continue Reading
Making the most of Organic September
Organic September is on its way, and there are plenty of opportunities for retailers to shout about the benefits of organic to help grow the market, promote their businesses and increase sales in the process.
July 16, 2018 Continue Reading
BioCare to present ‘new model’ for health at retailer event
Leading healthcare brand BioCare is holding an Adaptive Health event at the Cavendish Conference Centre in London on 4 October.
June 19, 2018 Continue Reading
Retail survey goes live
Natural Products News’ survey of independent natural products retailers has now gone live.
January 29, 2018 Continue Reading
How indies can combat global warming
Suranga Herath, CEO of English Tea Shop, publishes ‘top tips’ on how independents can ‘lead the way’ in combating global warming.
November 21, 2017 Continue Reading
Bio-Kult has a passion for TV
Probiotic brand Bio-Kult has launched its first ever TV advert inspired by its “passionate retailers”.
October 9, 2017 Continue Reading
The food-to-go sector is ‘Out at lunch!’
The doors open on 21 September at Excel London for a special 10th anniversary show of lunch! with over 6,000 attendees set to attend.
September 20, 2017 Continue Reading
Kinetic goes live with trade website
Kinetic Natural Products Distributor has updated its website to provide a new B2B platform for its trade customers. The new website has been designed to make ordering simple and more efficient, and will also house all media assets, including images, descriptions, ingredients and digital banners, to make it easy for retailers to be involved with […]
June 22, 2017 Continue Reading
Kinetic’s new B2B website streamlines ordering and adds media assets
Kinetic has launched a new B2B website that it says will simplify and streamline ordering for retailer customers.
June 21, 2017 Continue Reading
Retailers, win yourself a case of delicious organic wine!
Natural Products News is currently surveying independent natural products retailers on a range of issues – from customer trends to social media, store footfall to business prospects.
March 15, 2017 Continue Reading
Health food retailers honoured at HFI lunch and lecture
Health food retailers were honoured at the 2017 Health Food Institute Luncheon & Lecture, which took place at the Royal Overseas League in London on 9 March.
March 10, 2017 Continue Reading
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News in brief
New kids’ food start-up Mia & Ben has launched with four organic fruit and vegetable combinations in pouches created using HPP technology.
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Naturalife Bridport celebrates 20 years
Hannah Bourne, assistant manager at Naturalife Bridport, reflects on the store’s history as it marks a significant anniversary.
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Rainforest Alliance publishes new Certification Program
The Rainforest Alliance has enhanced its sustainability certification, with the publication of a new programme embracing more robust criteria.
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Biotiful Dairy makes debut in frozen category
UK kefir brand Biotiful Dairy has added a line of kefir ‘ice creams’ to its growing product portfolio, entering the frozen category for the first time.
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Know the drill
Discovering everything from ‘naked gum’ to toothpaste tabs, Dominique Ayling cuts her teeth in the natural oral care market.
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The art of healthy baking
Rosie Greenaway roots through her store cupboard to learn how the therapeutic benefits of baking can be merged with the nutritional perks of superfoods.
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Inflammation: the silent assassin
Chronic inflammation is a factor in myriad chronic health conditions but sometimes symptoms are invisible says Jane Wolfe.
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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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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 […]
