THE UK’s leading nutritionist in women’s health joined MP Tim Loughton to unveil a new name and store front for an independent health store.

The shop in East Street, Shoreham, formerly known as Sugar and Spice, is now called Best Health Food Shop.

Doctor Marilyn Glenville met customers and signed copies of her books at the event which celebrated the rebrand and relaunch by new owner Len Glenville, her son, and his partner Mel Beard.

Both men have wide natural health industry experience.

Previously they were actively involved with the growth and development of supplement brand The Natural Health Practice Ltd as well as the Glenville Nutrition Clinic.

Len said: “It was great to get together many of the people who have helped us get this far to help celebrate the opening of the new-look business.

“This is an exciting opportunity for us and we can see huge potential in the enterprise.

“We encourage people to come along and see what changes we have made and to discuss how we can help with their health and wellbeing.

“With all our industry knowledge to draw on, the shop is teeming with health and nutrition knowledge and it is already proving a great natural health resource for the local community.”

The new owners have ambitious plans and will be stocking a more extensive product range as well as books on nutrition and healthy living.

They are always looking for new and exciting products and have particular interest in vegan and sugar-free foods as well as sourcing local produce where possible

The shop now has two fully qualified nutritionists who work in the store offering advice and support to customers.

Mel said: “Totalled together, although the shop identity is new, the whole team has more than three decades of combined industry knowledge at their fingertips, which is great news.

“We are looking to serve the community as widely and efficiently as possible.

“We are offering a service whereby most products not available in the shop can be ordered, usually for the following day.”

Tim Loughton MP said: “It is great to welcome another successful small but growing business to Shoreham and especially one offering such a wide selection of health conscious foods with an emphasis on nutrition.

“I wish them all the best.”