{"id":234,"date":"2014-11-30T13:29:44","date_gmt":"2014-11-30T13:29:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mulberrywholefoods.co.uk\/blog\/?p=234"},"modified":"2014-11-30T13:29:44","modified_gmt":"2014-11-30T13:29:44","slug":"regional-winners-of-the-natural-lifestyle-2014-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mulberrywholefoods.co.uk\/blog\/?p=234","title":{"rendered":"Regional Winners of the Natural Lifestyle 2014 Award!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thanks to the wonderful support of our great customers we were nominated for an industry award, and won Regional Finalist. We are very excited by this, and would like to extend a big thank you to all of you who nominated us &#8211; such wonderful things were written, we were very touched. We also received a visit from one of the judges of the award.<\/p>\n<p>The award also includes a visit to the Alfred Vogel Bioforce herbal remedies farm in Teufen, Switzerland to see how their herbs are grown and prepared into medical tinctures, ointments and tablets.<\/p>\n<p>Here is the write up from the<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mynaturallifestyle.co.uk\"> Natural Lifestyle Magazine<\/a>&#8216;s November issue:<\/p>\n<h6><em>&#8221;The year of 2014\u00a0is special for The\u00a0Mulberry Bush as\u00a0it marks 40 years\u00a0since Josie and Brian\u00a0Smith first opened the\u00a0doors in the Welsh town of Lampeter.<\/em><\/h6>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 15\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h6><em>Today, it is a wonderful family business where you can pick up everything you need for a healthy lifestyle, whether supplements, natural bodycare, or enjoying the veggie food in the lovely caf\u00e9 upstairs.<\/em><\/h6>\n<h6><em>The couple\u2019s daughter Stella now manages the business, supported by her husband, Andrew, but with Josie and Brian still involved, and they all share the same ethos.<\/em><\/h6>\n<h6><em>There is also a healthy salad bar, daily specials, smoothies with locally produced superfoods, and fresh juices. In the caf\u00e9, the walls are adorned with the work of local artists, with an exhibition held there which changes every six weeks. It also hosts musical evenings. nl&#8217;<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a title=\"Natural Lifestyle Magazine - November 2014 issue\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mynaturallifestyle.co.uk\/naturallifestyle\/imag\/nlnovember2014\/\" target=\"_blank\">View the November issue here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This year we\u00a0were also a finalist in the national <em><a href=\"https:\/\/mulberrywholefoods.co.uk\/blog\/?p=155\">Best Retailer for Natural &amp; Organic Products 2014 Award<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-239\" src=\"https:\/\/mulberrywholefoods.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_16661-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_1666\" width=\"385\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mulberrywholefoods.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_16661-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mulberrywholefoods.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_16661-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/mulberrywholefoods.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_16661-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/mulberrywholefoods.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_16661-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mulberrywholefoods.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_16661-800x1066.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mulberrywholefoods.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_16661-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 385px) 100vw, 385px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-237\" src=\"https:\/\/mulberrywholefoods.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_1701-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_1701\" width=\"505\" height=\"378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mulberrywholefoods.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_1701-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mulberrywholefoods.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_1701-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mulberrywholefoods.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_1701-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mulberrywholefoods.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_1701-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mulberrywholefoods.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_1701-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/mulberrywholefoods.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_1701-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/mulberrywholefoods.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_1701-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 505px) 100vw, 505px\" \/>It has been an exciting 40th year for Mulberry Bush Wholefoods.\u00a0We have been putting in lots of extra effort, with some special events throughout the year, street parties, food festivals, health talks and lots of tasting events. We even managed to give away around 300 goody bags to many of our lucky customers (sorry if you missed out on that).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-236\" src=\"https:\/\/mulberrywholefoods.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_1697-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_1697\" width=\"539\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mulberrywholefoods.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_1697-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mulberrywholefoods.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_1697-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mulberrywholefoods.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_1697-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mulberrywholefoods.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_1697-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mulberrywholefoods.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_1697-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/mulberrywholefoods.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_1697-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/mulberrywholefoods.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_1697-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 539px) 100vw, 539px\" \/>The goody bags were packed with generous donations from many of the producers of the stuff we sell in our store. There&#8217;s also been a lot of sampling going on too. It was really nice to be able to give something back to the people who have supported us all these years.<a href=\"https:\/\/mulberrywholefoods.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_1701.jpg\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mulberrywholefoods.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_1695.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-241\" src=\"https:\/\/mulberrywholefoods.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_1695-730x1024.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_1695\" width=\"525\" height=\"736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mulberrywholefoods.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_1695-730x1024.jpg 730w, https:\/\/mulberrywholefoods.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_1695-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/mulberrywholefoods.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_1695-768x1077.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mulberrywholefoods.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_1695-1095x1536.jpg 1095w, https:\/\/mulberrywholefoods.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_1695-1461x2048.jpg 1461w, https:\/\/mulberrywholefoods.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_1695-800x1121.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mulberrywholefoods.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_1695.jpg 1785w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>So, a very big shout to all those companies who were involved in this (in no particular order):\u00a0<em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cocofina.com\" target=\"_blank\">Cocofina<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/plamilfoods.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\">Plamil<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vbitesfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\">VBites (Redwood)<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.questexcellence.com\" target=\"_blank\">Quest Vitamins<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.suma.coop\" target=\"_blank\">Suma<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/ombar.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\">Ombar<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.therawchocolatecompany.com\" target=\"_blank\">Raw Chocolate Company<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/sunitafoods.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\">Sunita<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mintonsgoodfood.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\">Mintons Good Foods<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aqua-oleum.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\">Aqua Oleum<\/a>,\u00a0<\/em><i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.provamel.com\/uk\" target=\"_blank\">Provamel<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amyskitchen.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\">Amy&#8217;s Kitchen<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pottersherbals.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\">Potters<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.meridianfoods.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\">Meridian Foods<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.clearspring.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\">Clearspring<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.natracare.com\" target=\"_blank\">Natracare<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.optimah.com\" target=\"_blank\">Optima Health<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yogiproducts.com\" target=\"_blank\">Yogi Tea<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/dragonflytea.com\" target=\"_blank\">Dragonfly Tea<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/rebel-kitchen.com\" target=\"_blank\">Rebel\u00a0Kitchen<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Thank you so much to everyone. Our shop would be a very different place indeed without you all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thanks to the wonderful support of our great customers we were nominated for an industry award, and won Regional Finalist. We are very excited by this, and would like to extend a big thank you to all of you who nominated us &#8211; such wonderful things were written, we were very touched. 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