Majority of health stores ‘confident’ about future
A recent survey carried out by the National Association of Health Stores reveals predominantly 'confident' outlooks among health stores for the future.
Contactless coffee: Better Food and City to Sea revive reusables
Better Food is partnering with City to Sea on a #ContactlessCoffee initiative to enable the ethical retailer to create safely revive the use of reusables.
New app helps consumers Beat the Microbead
A new app Beat the Microbead from environmental organization the Plastic Soup Foundation has launched to enable consumers to test for microplastics.
Children’s fruit and veg intake falls significantly during lockdown
A new study has revealed that since schools shut down in March there has been a significant decrease in the amount of fruit and veg consumed by children.
Post-pandemic pantry: how the virus is impacting Brits’ food priorities
Recent Mintel research into food and drink revealed some positive impacts of the coronavirus crisis on the way Brits intend to eat beyond the pandemic.
Vitamin brand told not to repeat COVID-19 claims
Vitamin brand Revival Shots has had social media ads banned by the Advertising Standards Authority for making 'misleading' COVID-19 claims.
Lockdown sparks appetite for health and wellness content, says YouGov
Magazine app Readly’s new Wellness Barometer reports a shift in public reading habits during the coronavirus crisis, with health and wellness centre stage.
Income often higher on organic farms says SA report
A Soil Association report reveals that although business output is similar on organic and non-organic farms, net farm income is often higher on organic.
Natural Products Global announces Supplier Connect launch
In a major cross-portfolio initiative, Diversified Communications UK will next month launch Supplier Connect, a new global, online directory.
Open letter calls on PM to place natural world at ‘heart...
An open letter to Boris Johnson has called on the Government to help create a ‘climate-safe, nature-rich, healthy world’.
Veg box schemes seek Government help to cope with rocketing demand
New figures have revealed that weekly sales of UK veg boxes grew by a huge 111% during the six weeks between the end of February and mid-April.
Roundtable: ‘We’re so proud of everything the health food sector is...
Panellists in a Natural Products virtual Roundtable told NPG editor-in-chief Jim Manson of their pride in 'everything the health food trade is doing'.
‘We’ve done this to ourselves’ warns Dame Jane Goodall
While the world continues to battle the health and economic impact of COVID-19, environmental campaigner Jane Goodall says 'we've done this to ourselves'.
Meat consumption falls during pandemic
The Vegan Society has found that one in five Brits have reduced their meat consumption and 15% have reduced their dairy intake during the pandemic.
‘Phenomenal rise’ in online grocery, says Mintel
Mintel reports a stark change in grocery shopper behaviour brought on by the COVID-19 crisis, with online grocery sales seeing 'phenomenal growth'.
Guild of Fine Food flags up optimism and resilience in indie...
A survey by the Guild of Fine Food has found that although producers and retailers are having contrasting experiences, 95% believe they can survive.
Retailer commitment commended by NAHS
The NAHS has penned an open letter to health stores commending the 'commitment and support' they have shown their local communities during the pandemic.
Future-proofing Fairtrade cotton on the 50th anniversary of Earth Day
To mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Fairtrade has launched a programme in India to grow non-GM cotton seeds, to ‘future-proof Fairtrade cotton'.
Free NAHS membership for health stores
To assist health stores in navigating business during the pandemic, the NAHS is offering free membership to retailers who are not already registered.
Local food production proves crucial during pandemic
The NFFN is calling on consumers to buy local and support sustainable farmers as the COVID-19 crisis highlights the importance of these producers.