Rainbow Wholefoods’ owner Richard Austin has announced that he has put the wholesale division of his business in Norwich up for sale.
Rainbow Wholefoods wholesale business up for purchase
October 1, 2019 Continue Reading
Richard Austin
Buyout offer supported by The Health Store
The MD of The Health Store has pledged his support for the proposed buyout offer pitched by the Health Made Easy Group, which owns Tree of Life.
June 22, 2018 Continue Reading
Fire hits Rainbow Wholefoods
In April, Rainbow Wholefoods in Norwich – one of the UK’s longest established wholefood shops – was devastated by fire.
June 18, 2018 Continue Reading
Father and daughter brand Austin Austin launches into organic beauty
Launched this summer, Austin Austin is a family run company founded by daughter and father, Bessie and Richard Austin. Following a year of formulating, the six-product range of hair, hand and body care is certified organic by both the Soil Association and COSMOS. Comprising a Bergamot & Juniper Shampoo and Conditioner, a Palmarosa & Vetiver […]
September 13, 2017 Continue Reading
Father and daughter brand Austin Austin launches into organic beauty
Launched this summer, Austin Austin is a family run company founded by daughter and father, Bessie and Richard Austin. Following a year of formulating, the six-product range of hair, hand and body care is certified organic by both the Soil Association and COSMOS. Comprising a Bergamot & Juniper Shampoo and Conditioner, a Palmarosa & Vetiver […]
September 13, 2017 Continue Reading
Rainbow warrior
Retailer, wholesaler, activist, lifelong vegetarian and above all wholefoodist – Rainbow Wholefoods founder Richard Austin tells Natural Products editor Jim Manson why he is still fired up by a desire to change the world Natural Products: Can you tell me how you first got into the natural and organic world? Richard Austin: In the early […]
May 2, 2014 Continue Reading
News
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Kallo campaign dispels ‘healthy food = no taste’ myth
Kallo is launching its latest multimedia campaign, ‘Call on Kallo’, designed to reconnect the brand with the ‘culinary curious healthy eater’.
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Government urged to force reformulation of pre-mixed alcoholic drinks
Following a new product survey highlighting the high sugar content of RTD spirits, Action on Sugar is calling on Government to make producers reformulate.
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Meat-free food sales up 40%, says Mintel
Sales of meat-free foods rose by 40% between 2014-2019, according to Mintel. The research firm reports 23% of all new UK food products in 2019 were vegan.
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Tribunal judge rules ethical veganism is ‘philosophical belief’
In a landmark legal case, a tribunal judge has ruled that ethical veganism qualifies as a ‘philosophical belief and must be afforded special protections.
Features
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Say yes to sustainable sex
With consumers thinking more about their impact on the environment, it’s no surprise that the environmental impact of their sex lives is also coming into question. With a range of sustainable sex products cropping up on bedside tables, Sharna Waid investigates which brands are championing the alternatives and whether it’s an area worth investing in […]
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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…)
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New Year, new stress
Is the pressure we put upon ourselves to change during January causing us problems? Alice Wright considers whether unrealistic New Year’s resolutions could be doing more harm than good, and discusses some gentler, alternative options to ease customers stress-free into 2020 (more…)
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Pick of the products 2019
One thing’s for sure when reflecting on this year’s products: our industry never fails to deliver on innovation. With the word ‘sustainability’ on everyone’s lips, our sector was pioneering its ‘better for you and the planet’ products long before the phrase hit the mainstream. As the world plays catch-up, here’s a review of the trendsetting […]
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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 […]
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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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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 […]
