Grazing on goodness
Kate Miller grazes on the £5.2 billion snack market and translates what TikTok’s ‘girl dinner’ is all about.
Meat-free magic
At Natural & Organic Products Europe the halls resounded to the emerging meat-free revolution, writes Matt Chittock. Additional reporting by Emma-Louise Jones.
Any retailer wandering...
Behind bars
With producers facing a number of challenges – including increased competition, the uncertainty of Brexit trade negotiations and environmental issues – Jane Wolfe takes...
Colour pop
That old childhood adage ‘eat up your greens’ has moved on, writes Denise Barrett, to a new generation of rainbow-coloured superfoods.
Softly softly
With the summer sun (hopefully) on its way and a mass of innovative new products arriving on the market, it’s time to refresh your...
The power of sour
While not yet mainstream, and certainly not new, fermented foods were heralded as one of the big trends of 2018 and continue to work...
Healthy lunchtime indulgence
Sharna Waid looks into the key lunch and snack players meeting that sweet spot of nutritional, indulgent and environmentally friendly.
Opportunity of a lunchtime
Twelve o’clock to two o’clock – two hours in the day that could transform your business. Are you embracing the opportunity of a lunchtime?...
Superfoods
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a superfood! Jane Wolfe looks at how the indies are dealing with this soaring...
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.
Menu du jour
Emily McCoy dons her chef’s hat and does an inventory of the health store ingredients and products helping turn novice home cooks into Masterchef...
Oil be back
A new generation of healthy oil brands are mixing foodie credibility with nutritional quality
Healthy oils have always been the space on the health store...
Live & kicking
The health benefits of fermented food and drink provide a strong pull to consumers, but to achieve widespread acceptance in the UK, Jane Wolfe...
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...
Celebrating organic
Organic September, the Soil Association’s month-long celebration of all things organic, offers a fantastic opportunity for independents to boost takings and reach out to...
Protein goes green
From the humble pea to the mighty sunflower, plant-based sources of protein are gaining ground. Jo Caird examines the market and reports on a...
Self-care in a mug
Functionality is the buzzword in the hot drinks sector as more of us turn to self-care in a mug, writes Jim Manson
Lardered up
Show some cupboard love for organic and natural essentials, says Matt Chittock
From organic tinned tomatoes to freshly baked gluten-free bread, store cupboard staples...
Organic September
Organic September – the UK’s biggest campaign dedicated to growing the organic market – is just around the corner, and this year will see...
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.