Health & Nutrition

Bringing the natural and organic products industry the latest health and nutrition news from around the UK and Ireland.

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To meet the demand for natural remedies to reduce stress and improve sleep, Evopure has launched Reishi Cacao Adaptogenic Mushroom Powder.

Pura Collagen first brand to display M-Tick symbol on-pack

Following a successful trial of the M-Tick symbol in Boots, Pura Collagen has become the first GenM Partner to display the logo on-pack.

New H&B campaign tackles menopause ethnicity gap

H&B addresses the menopause ethnicity gap after research reveals women of minority ethnic backgrounds feel excluded from the conversation.

Adaptogenic Apothecary offers Freedom from menopause symptoms

New from Adaptogenic Apothecary is Freedom, a ‘ground-breaking’ adaptogenic powder clinically proven to ease symptoms of menopause.

ōForest first to bring madhūka superfood to UK market

ōForest has introduced to the UK its first portfolio of products harnessing the benefits of the ‘newest superfood secret’, madhūka.

Dragonfly’s CBD patches for long-lasting relief

Dragonfly Biosciences has created 20mg CBD Infused Skin Patches to offer a convenient way to help relieve stress, anxiety and pain.

Harnimans brings ‘no pills, all thrills’ concept to market

New to market, Harniman’s celebrated its launch at NOPEX, boosted by a successful pitch to H&B whose buyers requested further conversations.

Holland & Barrett acquires fit-tech start-up

Holland & Barrett (H&B) has acquired the fit-tech start-up Avie as part of its strategy to move beyond retail with the creation of personalized...

Starpowa claims manuka honey first

Starpowa has created Ouka Manuka Honey (525MGO monofloral) Gummies in what it says is a world first in the supplement industry.

Raise & Replenish creates winning blends

Raise & Replenish has launched with five plant-based latte blends designed to boost body and mind, and scooping two prizes at NOPEX.

King Charles gives Viridian Royal seal of approval

The King’s Award for Enterprise has been presented to Viridian Nutrition for International Trade for Outstanding Continuous Growth.

Eli Health advances hormone monitoring tech with $3.6M investment

Canadian healthtech company Eli Health has raised $3.6MN to take its hormone analysis system through clinical and regulatory approvals.

‘Endo’ awareness hits the High Street

A partnership between H&B and The Endometriosis Foundation sees the launch of the #EndoStories campaign to drive awareness of endometriosis.

Go Herbs opens bricks and mortar store in Harrogate

Go Herbs opened the doors of its first UK store in Harrogate in February to create a welcoming, positive and educational space for locals.

Helios Homeopathy introduces own line of Tissue Salts

Following an extensive development programme, Helios Homeopathy is launching its own collection of Helios Tissue Salts food supplements.

True Veda launches into Whole Foods Kensington

Mahi Naturals has launched the True Veda range of organic Ayurvedic supplements into retail with a listing in Wholefoods Kensington.

DIRTEA mushrooms into digestible beauty sector

Targeting the natural beauty from within market, DIRTEA Tremella is the latest SKU to join the brand’s range of organic functional mushrooms.

Your Nuts Holmfirth goes up for sale

Your Nuts in Holmfirth has been put up for sale by its owners Natalia Soltysik and James Brooke who have run the store since January 2019.

HFMA’s ‘Graham Keen era’ comes to an end

The Health Food Manufacturers’ Association has confirmed that Graham Keen will stand down as executive director in June.

RESCUE brings calm days and peaceful nights

New from wellbeing brand RESCUE come two gummies designed to provide support for balanced days and restful nights.