The spoils of healthy oils
A new generation of innovative brands are invigorating a category that mixes foodie flair with health credentials. Matt Chittock reports
Retailers of a certain age...
Skeletal support
An aging population provides an opportunity for natural health brands to innovate with bone and joint health products. Matt Chittock reports
This year might be...
The protein revolution
Protein, protein everywhere – in powders, balls, bars, cereals, shakes and even popcorn. Jane Wolfe takes a look at what’s behind the boom in...
Plant power
Jane Wolfe looks at what’s behind the impressive growth of veganism in the UK and whether advocates are still driven by the ethics of...
Breaking the age barrier
Diane Millis discovers how the senior health category now needs to cater to various life stages, attitudes and expectations
Age is no longer a barrier....
Larder love
Basic store cupboard ingredients are still money-spinners in the natural food world. Holly Bourne peers inside the larder to see what products are flying...
Getting a rise
It’s the home baking ‘season’, so now’s time to create a stir and encourage your customers to bake up a storm
Although research from Mintel...
Below the belt
As evidence builds that good gut health is crucial to overall good health, Kate Miller looks at how the health food sector is helping...
Clean up your act
The #cleaneating movement is bringing a whole new generation into the nation’s natural health stores. Matt Chittock discovers how to tap into this category-defining...
Stirring the pot
The tea sector is being shaken up by an increasing number of functional, speciality and green teas, but there is still room for black...
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...
Living skincare
Scientists delve deeper to unlock the secrets of perfect skin and discover how microbiology is shaping the future of the beauty industry. Words by Julia...
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...
Cold comforts
As the colds and flu season splutters into life, Matt Chittock finds out why people are increasingly turning to natural alternatives to stave off...
The kids are alright?
Jane Wolfe looks at the current big health issues affecting children and asks what natural solutions
health stores can offer concerned parents
When it comes to...
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...
Right on the honey
The market for ‘products from the hive’ is growing steadily as consumers wise up to the amazing health benefits of bee products – and...
A growing problem
More people than ever are suffering from painful bone and joint conditions, often putting it down to ‘getting old’. But it needn’t be like...
Golden years
Our children’s generation will have a life expectancy much greater than our own, but what part will the natural products industry play in keeping...