This week’s Natural Health Trade Summit (Manchester, 22 March) drew over 300 buyers from 130 independent health stores, says organiser Target Publishing. 

Exhibitors at the sold out event showcased innovative products and shared insights into emerging trends, reinforcing the sector’s continued growth and resilience.

The event also generated a wave of positive feedback across social media, reflecting the strong sense of community and collaboration that the Natural Health Trade Summit series has come to be known for. 

The event also supports the vital work of Health Stores UK, with organiser Target Publishing – publisher of Health Food Business magazine – donating £1,600 to help fund the organisation and its ongoing efforts to champion and support independent retailers.

In addition, Target Publishing provided £1,300 worth of vouchers for Health Stores UK members to spend with exhibitors at this year’s summit, recognising the vital role they play in strengthening and sustaining the nation’s health.

Target Publishing also thanked the event’s show partners – Infinity Foods Wholesale, Lamberts Healthcare, Solgar and Viridian Nutrition – as well as its exhibitors and attendees. 

Ruth Gilmour, sales director at Target Publishing, commented: “We are proud to create an environment where this special industry can come together and thrive. With a sold-out exhibition and unrivalled support for our visiting buyers, the Natural Health Trade Summit has cemented itself as a key date in the industry’s calendar.”

The event returns later this year in Bristol on 27 September and in Dublin on 18 October, before coming back to Manchester in March 2027. For more information about the events, and to register, visit www.nhtsummit.co.uk.