Gut instincts
With rising interest in digestive health, consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of maintaining a healthy gut, reports Charlee Singleton.
In recent years,...
Irritation nation
Everybody knows that allergies are on the rise in the UK. So how can natural health stores help shoppers ease their sneezes?
The rising tide...
Generation Snowflake
As Generation Snowflake transitions us away from the stiff upper lip of Britain’s past, Matt Chittock explores how society is opening up about mental health
Special Feature: Natural petcare
Should eco-friendly pet products give retailers paws for thought? Matt Chittock takes a walk on the wild side to find out more.
In the words...
Pandemic pains
Plan B encouraged us to work from home, but ditching the ergonomic chair took a toll on the nation’s joint health, Sharna Waid reports
Come as you are
Natural beauty has progressed in terms of products but does it still have a way to go with inclusivity? Sharna Waid investigates.
A clean sweep
Jane Wolfe looks at the consequences of lockdown on diet and the solutions health stores can offer to provide a cleanse to bodies and minds.
Lunch bunch
As we tentatively emerge from lockdown, Jane Wolfe unpacks what’s on offer for those heading back to the office seeking a quick, nutritious lunch...
Smile high club
As we head towards the season for planes, trains and heatwaves, Rosie Greenaway looks at how the Zika virus, Brexit, music festivals and ‘pointless...
Christmas stock in?
Kate Miller finds that for Xmas stock, it pays to plan ahead and maybe take a risk
For most of us Firework Night means lots...
Let’s do lunch!
Sharna Waid has been taking a look at how natural products retailers and brands are maximizing the crucial two-hour lunchtime selling period
Consumer awareness of...
A tale of two toothbrushes
The UK has a problem, and it’s not just the occasional toothache. Rosie Greenaway books an appointment with the dental care industry to find...
A head for natural haircare
What are the trends and innovations in organic haircare? We investigate this exciting sector and its key players. Words by Rebecca Barnes
It seems the...
Vote veggie!
As the Vegetarian Society launches its Kinder Food Policy, we find out why more consumers than ever are voting veggie at the checkout.
With National...
It’s cold outside
Natural products designed for winter wellness gives the industry a huge boost every year. Sarah Callard explores how best to keep your customers healthy...
A sting in the tail?
Bee products are still flying off the shelves – but, asks Matt Chittock, will the vegan revolution prove a sting in the tail?
Bee products...
Conscious Cleaning
Eco-conscious laundry products play a critical role in addressing both the longevity of our clothing and the growing fast fashion crisis. Charlee Singleton chats...
Drinks that do more
Sipping her way through Dry January, Rosie Greenaway explores what’s on the menu in the world of functional drinks
Trade talks
Jim Manson talks to British brands boldly breaking into new global export markets in the post-Brexit trade era.
Flexible fare
Charlee Singleton explores the rise of the Flexitarian diet, the driving forces behind the movement and discovers how plant-based brands and products are adapting...