Health & Nutrition

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

Vitamin D recommendation for Swiss over-65s

New guidance has been issued by the Swiss Government for those over 65 to take a daily dose of vitamin D at 800iu.

Salus introduces new Floradix Vitamin-B-complex

Salus UK has announced the latest addition to its range of liquid supplements: Floradix Vitamin-B-complex.

Iron levels in young women ‘not particularly encouraging’

At the latest APPG meeting the issue of iron levels in young women was explored; over 50% of teenage girls and 25% of adult women have low iron in-takes.

New probiotic drink from Agriton UK

Agriton UK has recently released EM Drink, a fermented probiotic drink designed to provide health conscious consumers with immune support.

VMS category nears £500M – and vitamin D ‘outshines’ the competition

Research from Mintel shows Brits spend almost £500M on VMS – and the nation is demonstrating an ‘insatiable appetite’ for vitamin D.

HFMA praises ‘positive outcome’ for French probiotics

The HFMA says it welcomes ‘significant news from France’ where the term ‘probiotic’ has been authorized for use on food supplements.

Bio-Synergy introduces UK’s first protein shake vending machine

Sports nutrition, supplements and wellbeing brand Bio-Synergy has launched what it says is the UK’s first-to-market protein vending machine.

Earthsong Seeds grows organic offer

Earthsong Seeds' Seed Collections ‘celebrate the ritual of sowing seeds, watching them grow ... and enjoying their health-giving potential’.

Nelsons’ new website goes live

Nelsons has launched a revamped website (www.nelsons.net) designed to provide a modern look and feel, improved functionality and rich content.

Plant-Based Infants: Danone to Enter Vegan Baby Formula Market with Else...

5 Mins Read French food giant Danone has signed a letter of intent with Canadian brand Else Nutrition to make a move into the...

Industry experts back HealthyDoesJoints campaign

A second mini campaign has launched from HealthyDoesIt – the consumer facing information hub led by the HFMA – focusing on joint health.

Chocolate-covered VMS solutions from Dome Vitamins

Dome Vitamins' range of supplements in the form of chocolate domes is designed to help with low iron, painful periods and pregnancy.

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.

Orkla Health announces Healthspan acquisition

Orkla Health has acquired 100% of dietary supplement supplier Healthspan Group Ltd for £65 million on a cash and debt-free basis.

First Natural Brands set for international growth after £6.25MN injection

First Natural Brands has announced international expansion plans after receiving a £6.25 million funding package from Santander UK.

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.

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.

NattoPharma launches MenaQ7 Full Spectrum K2

The latest product from NattoPharma is its MenaQ7 Full Spectrum K2, the first vitamin K2 product to deliver to deliver a gamut of menaquinone isomers.

Efamol and Wassen rebrand, add new formulas

Manufacturer of Efamol and Wassen products, Wassen International, has rebranded its range and introduced new products, bringing its total portfolio to 11.

Lutein and Zeaxanthin supplementation positively contributes to children’s eye and brain...

Lutemax Kids, a low dose formulation of lutein and zeaxanthin isomers by OmniActive Health Technologies (OmniActive), has been associated with improvements in cognitive performance...