Health & Nutrition

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

Viridian sponsors organic garden classroom

Viridian Nutrition has partnered with national charity Garden Organic to help raise awareness of the benefits to human health of organic growing. As part of...

New plastic-free vegan VMS brand launches

Claiming to be the first VMS brand to be packaged in pouches made from fully compostable materials, Vegan Life has launched in the UK.

Pata Yamaha with BRIXX WorldSBK puts Balanced on pole position

The Balanced range of vitamins and minerals has been chosen as Pata Yamaha with BRIXX WorldSBK’s new Official Wellness Partner for 2021.

Dover welcomes new H&B

Dover is the latest site of Holland & Barrett’s store renovation programme, where the local branch has been relocated to larger premises.

Viridian launches new film as part of The Food Manifesto campaign

A new film by Viridian launched as part of a major national College of Medicine campaign highlights the important role of health stores.

Sheer Element unwraps daily supplement chocolate bar

In what must be every chocoholic’s dream, Sheer Immune is the first daily supplement chocolate bar from British start-up Sheer Element.

Planet Organic launches own-brand supplements line

Planet organic has created a ten-strong collection of food supplements as the first offering under its new Planet Originals label.

Spotlight series

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

RESCUE PLUS to the rescue

RESCUE has added two new products to its RESCUE PLUS sub-brand: RESCUE PLUS Dropper and Spray.

HTC Health launches sports nutrition brand

UK health supplements wholesaler HTC Health has expanded into the consumer market with the launch of its new sports nutrition brand, Clean Performance Nutrition.

Viridian launches bladder health solution

The latest product from Viridian Nutrition is Organic Icelandic Angelica Leaf Extract - a natural solution to urinary incontinence. 

An urban beauty solution

Radiant Beauty Complex by Urban Essentials has been specifically formulated to support urban beauty regimes in an ethical and sustainable way.

New Knocknacarra concept store opened by Evergreen Healthfoods

Family-run Irish retailer Evergreen Healthfoods has opened a new concept store in Galway, at the Gateway Shopping Park in Knocknacarra.

News in brief

Whole Earth has secured its first grocery listing for its Sparkling Drinks range, launching its 4-packs into Sainsbury’s this month.

Tisserand provides at home spa experience with new collection

Tisserand Aromatherapy’s new Nature’s Spa collection has launched with a Bath Soak, Body Wash, Hand Wash and Hand & Body Soap.

OHMG claims world first with new magnesium drink

OHMG has launched the world’s first water to contain three types of magnesium to enhance the mineral’s functionality and bioavailability.

Government urged to ‘turbocharge UK cannabinoid innovation’

A new report sets out 20 key recommendations to set the UK on a path to becoming the global leader in cannabinoid innovation’.

Discovery Bundle from Cytoplan supports wellbeing journey

New from Cytoplan comes the Discovery Bundle, designed to support people at the start of their journey to improve their health and wellbeing.

Microplastics detected in human heart

Microplastics are found everywhere, from the air we breathe and the sea we swim in, to the food we consume and even the uterine cavity.

Calorie—cutting campaign to ‘empower’ parents

In a recent study, Public Health England has found that the average primary school child eats at least three sugary snacks a day, leading to a daily sugar consumption of three times the recommended upper limit.