News
Welcome to our round-up the latest news on the natural and organic industry.
An additional archive of coverage of Health Stores UK activities can be found here at the Natural Newsdesk site.
Top celebrities join industry and NGOs calling for ‘refill revolution’
Over 35 NGOS, brands and celebrities have backed an open letter calling for legally binding reusable packaging targets. Greenpeace UK, Oceana UK and Ocean Bottle
Study links omega-3 deficiency with increase in aggression
A new study from the University of Pennsylvania suggests that insufficient omega-3 intake in children and adults can lead to higher levels of aggression. The researchers studied
Top HFMA awards for Graham Keen and Rachel Symonds
The Health Food Manufacturers’ Association (HFMA) has recognised two very prominent industry figures with awards at its AGM, held in London yesterday. Graham Keen, received
Save the dates for this year’s Wednesday Webinar events!
You can now save the dates for our popular Webinar Wednesday events through to December 2024. Here is the programme for remainder of the year.
Wild Oats celebrates Independent Retailer of the Year win
Long-term Health Stores UK member Wild Oats has been celebrating winning Independent Retailer of the year at this year’s Natural and Organic Innovation Awards 2024,
Remembering our colleague and friend Ruth Noah – 1971-2024
We were deeply saddened to learn that our colleague and friend, and former Committee member, Ruth Noah, has passed away. We extend our condolences to
Health Stores UK unveils General Election Checklist
Health Stores UK has created a pledge card-style General Election Checklist to highlight the vital role that health stores can play in improving the health
Lively Shop Talk session highlights opportunity to ‘empower men to prioritise their health’
A lively and well attended Shop Talk session has shone a light on the important issue of men’s health. The session was introduced by Shop
Tell us why YOU are a passionate member of Health Stores UK
This month we are launching a new series of videos aimed at encouraging more retailers to join Health Stores UK. With more members we can
EU and UK elections could spark fresh debate on supplements regulation
Upcoming elections in Europe and the UK could spark fresh debate and policy activity around regulation of food supplements and herbal products, the director general
Top tips on maximising the men’s health category
Are you looking to build on your knowledge about advising on men’s health issues? Would you value some top tips on how to maximise the
Live from Daventry! Mastermind Forum offers retailers top tips on running in-store events
In-store events can be a great to way engage with customers, boost sales and establish your store as community education hub. Good planning, smart marketing
Target Publishing donates £2,200 to Health Stores UK
We were delighted earlier this month to receive a generous donation of £2,200 from Target Publishing to support our work championing the cause of independent
What do you think about Mary Portas’s view of health stores?
The retail expert and former government adviser on the future of the high street, Mary Portas, was the headline speaker at last week’s Natural &
Bira Launches ‘High Street Matters’ Podcast for Independent Retailers
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira), of which Health Stores UK is a member, is giving independent businesses across the UK a powerful new resource
Watch the video highlights of two action-packed days at NOPEX
We had a fantastic two days at Natural & Organic Products Expo earlier this week, chatting with members and retail colleagues, signing up new members
Viridian founder ‘honoured’ to receive Lifetime Achievement Award
Viridian Nutrition founder and Health Stores UK Committee member, Cheryl Thallon, has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Cheryl was presented with a plaque at
Come and see us on Stand G70 at NOPEX!
At Health Stores UK we are looking forward to welcoming Members, colleagues and friends onto our stand at Natural & Organic Products Expo this coming
