Health & Nutrition

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

HFMA awarded for COVID lobbying campaign

The HFMA has been awarded for its efforts in securing ‘critical’ status for health stores at the start of the pandemic.

Wellness start-up offers personalized Bach flower remedies

Mindful Remedies is a new wellness brand offering bespoke Bach flower remedy drops to help with common emotional issues.

Wholesale Health pays tribute to Robert Redfern

A Naturally Healthy News bulletin from Wholesale Health has announced, ‘with the deepest sadness’ the passing of Robert Redfern.

Pura Collagen’s BALANCE offers natural menopause help

Launched by Pura Collagen, BALANCE is aimed at the UK’s 15.5 million perimenopausal/menopausal women, focusing on hormone and bone health.

FSA to review label warnings after protein shake death

Following the death of teenager Rohan Godhania the Food Standards Agency will review warning labels on high-protein drinks.

Rooted in Sustainability: NOPEX Day 1 Recap

As the sun sets on the inaugural day of Natural & Organic Products Expo 2024, we’re here to recap the highlights and offer a...

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.

BetterYou creates first vegan supplement spray

In what it states is a world first, BetterYou has unveiled an oral spray specifically designed to support those on a vegan diet.

BetterYou adds two new at-home nutrient test kits

Responding to growing demand for personalized products, BetterYou has added two new products to its offer: a Vitamin B12 Test Kit and an Iron Test Kit.

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.

The EHPM calls upon MEPs to ‘defend natural health’

Plans by the EC to prohibit the use of hydroxyanthracene-containing extracts have been countered in a petition by the EHPM.

Spotlight series

Vite Naturals new Vite Brain and Vite Body are a line of nootropic and probiotic capsules and snack bars to help brain and body 'flourish’.

CBD company Cannabotech opens My Being retail space in London

Israeli company Cannabotech has opened the doors to its first store, at Westfield, London, to launch its M²CBD formula onto the UK market.

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.

Higher Nature and Peppersmiths sold, administrator confirms

Tree of Life and The Health Store administrators, Interpath Advisory, respond to NPN’s request for comment.  

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.

Nordic Organic Food Fair launches The Good Food Fair ahead of...

Event organisers Diversified Communications, behind the highly successful Nordic Organic Food Fair, has launched The Good Food Fair, which will take place for the...

The Organic Protein Company extends offer

The Organic Protein Company has announced the launch of two new all-natural flavoured Vegetarian Society-approved organic whey protein products.

Entries open for inaugural ESSNA sports nutrition awards

The European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) has today announced that entries are open for its first awards, designed to celebrate and honour the outstanding brands, organizations and ambassadors active in the sports nutrition sector.

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...