In this issue - Autumn 2023

Health Food Institute 2023 Training Awards

These awards, recently announced, highlight the foundation principles of health food retailing

The new health store bible

Ostensibly written for those bold, adventurous types who are thinking of opening a health store, Health Stores UK have actually unleashed a 200-page book that every health food store owner should have on their desk, on the bedside table or on the phone/tablet or whatever way you choose to consume words of wisdom these days.

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Dundeis - up and running

Following something of a fanfare at NOPEX last April, the newest wholesaler on the block takes a bow in the natural and organic grocery sector this Autumn.

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Purveyors of fine vegan mac 'n cheeze and kombuchas to die for

Suma, the market's democratic co-operative that will delist a product if it so much as hints at being unethical, celebrated Organic September with a new range of organic kombuchas – "ethically sourced, plant-based and totally delicious".

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Secret Shopper Reports

We continue our search for physical retailers that also offer a great online shopping experience. More and more independents are adding this string to their bows and have overcome the hurdles to make it work smoothly, especially since lockdowns. Our Secret Shopper continues her hunt for health stores with an online shop.

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How to survive

Food for Thought co-owner Alan Martin on adapting and evolving to weather the post-pandemic and cost of living crisis storm

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Health Food Institute: Does the government really understand these figures?

Just a few weeks ago a headline read, 'Major illness for 1 in 5 by 2040'. Yes, 20% of the English population will be suffering from a serious disease, according to the Health Foundation's REAL Centre and the University of Liverpool.

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Health Stores Ireland: Know your numbers

I'd like to know my actual blood sugar levels before rattling out my ramblings to you, but I'm going to have to trust my gut instead.

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Health Stores UK: What your customers think of you

What does the public really think about independent health food stores? It's a question that lots of us have asked privately among ourselves.

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Health Food Manufacturers' Association: Opportunities and special interests

The HFMA has long been known as the authoritative Voice of UK Natural Health, providing trusted, reliable and accurate information to many companies within our industry, and making sure that the interests of our members are represented in a strategic and timely manner.

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Read articles from the Spring 2023 issue here.