Health & Nutrition

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

Claudia Winkleman gets on board with Cannaray to lead ‘UK CBD...

Claudia Winkleman has teamed up with Cannaray CBD as its brand ambassador in a partnership that reflects her own personal interest in CBD.

Sleep and stress wellbeing collection comes to the RESCUE

In its biggest launch to date, RESCUE is introducing a five-strong line-up of natural wellbeing products for sleep and stress issues.

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Toast has become the highest rated B Corp amongst UK breweries, following re-certification, and is the first brewery to be carbon neutral.

Anthony Joshua gets into the ring with CBD brand Love Hemp

Love Hemp has announced that Anthony Joshua has become a key shareholder after it signed a three-year endorsement agreement with the boxer.

Super U to head stateside following Dragons’ Den investment

Super U is set to nearly triple its 2020 turnover and expand into the US after founders Charlotte and Sean appeared on Dragons’ Den.

Hifas da Terra creates medicinal mushroom superfood powders

Hifas da Terra has launched a range of raw, organic mushroom superfood powders harnessing the benefits of lion’s mane, reishi and cordyceps.

Green People announces new Alexandra Kay wellbeing collection

Created by the daughter of Green People founder Charlotte Vøhtz, Alexandra Kay is a three-strong collection of natural essential oil blends.

Optibac Probiotics puts focus on planet with brand refresh

Optibac has revealed a brand and packaging refresh which sees it adopt a fresh look and packaging designed to minimize environmental impact.  

ESSNA calls for sports nutrition products to be exempt from UK...

In response to a public consultation on measures proposed by Government to reduce obesity, ESSNA argues that restrictions shouldn't impact sports nutrition.

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Higher Nature’s Immune Effervescent is a natural, elderberry flavoured drink containing vitamin C, zinc and high-strength vitamin D3.

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

Munchfit secures £1.2MN investment through Crowdcube campaign

Healthy meal brand MunchFit has closed £1.2 million through a Crowdcube crowdfunding campaign, securing investment from 330 ‘Fitvestors’.

HealthyDoesIt launches ‘good gut guide’

HealthyDoesIt is launching a campaign called HealthyDoesDigestion targeting consumers with personalized plans for gut health.

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LifeJacket Skin Protection – which offers vegan, reef-safe and cruelty-free SPF moisturizers and sun gels – has partnered with SkinVision.

Nestlé procures The Bountiful Company for $5.75BN

US investment company KKR has announced that Nestlé is set to acquire global nutrition brand The Bountiful Company for $5.75 billion.  

Wiley’s teams with School in a Bag to help educate children...

Wiley’s Finest UK has launched a fundraising campaign to send school bags filled with educational resources to disadvantaged children.

Vitamin C study to begin in Scottish care homes

A new study, VitaC4Care, is to investigate the links between vitamin C levels in care homes and viral infections such as COVID-19.

BetterYou recognized for innovation in The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise

BetterYou has received a prestigious business accolades, winning in the Innovation category of The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise.

Au Naturel UK announces change of business model to drive growth

Au Naturel UK has moved from direct sales to a distributor-based model as part of a new business strategy.

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Intimate hygiene start-up Wype is launching a campaign on Indiegogo to create a refillable and reusable bespoke toilet gel applicator.