Health & Nutrition

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

100 years of ‘Weleda wisdom’ captured in new book

Weleda has published a new book – Natural Wellness Every Day – written in collaboration with wellbeing writer Emine Rushton.

HealthyDoesIt changes hands from HFMA to NAHS

A series of HFMA developments have been announced including the transfer of consumer info site HealthyDoesIt to the NAHS.

Viridian expands vitamin D range with new spray

Viridian Nutrition’ orange-flavoured Vitamin D3 Spray provides an optimal dose of the vitamin, with two daily sprays providing 2000IU.

Forest Green Rovers FC takes on DR.VEGAN as Official Supplement Partner

DR.VEGAN has announced a new deal with vegan football club Forest Green Rovers through which it has become the Official Supplement Partner.

Anti-ageing pills are real, and some of us are taking them...

Eternal youth is the stuff of religion and mythology, but what if we could just have a bit more of it? What if there...

Have a healthy winter with Comvita

Comvita has introduced a new range of soothing Mānuka honey elixirs and lozenges to help consumers stay healthy this winter.

FSE report stresses role of supplements in healthcare

A report published by Food Supplements Europe (FSE) has identified supplementation as a cost-effective policy to bridge gaps in nutrition and potentially delivery valuable health cost savings.

New multi from Viridian aims to close nutritional gap for vegans

Viridian Nutrition has launched an Essential Vegan Multivitamin to close the nutritional gap for the rising number of people who follow a plant-based diet.

CORREXIKO collagen products enter UK market

Launched in the US in 2016, ethically sourced collagen brand CORREXIKO has now been made available in the UK.

New venture on the horizon after Beanfreaks closes flagship Cardiff store

Health food store Beanfreaks has closed the doors of its Cardiff city centre store, but is on the verge of opening a smaller concept store.

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.

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.

Trelonk launches essential oil collection for retail

Following the successful introduction to the direct consumer market, Trelonk’s collection of essential oil formulas is available for retail.

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.

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.

Natural & Organic Products Expo opens visitor registration with a fresh...

Returning with a brand-new contemporary look, this year’s Natural & Organic Products Expo (NOPEX) has opened registration for its highly anticipated 2024 edition, which...

Treat food ‘as medicine’ says Dr Rupy Aujla

Speaking at the annual HFI luncheon held on 15 March, Dr Rupy Aujla gave an engaging and articulate lecture on how he is pushing...

IADSA launches online VMS resource

The London-based International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations (IADSA) has introduced a new online information resource, Mind the Gap, designed to facilitate more effective communication about the benefits of dietary supplements.

OptiBac boosts baby biome

For Your Baby: OptiBac has formulated new probiotic drops specifically to promote a healthy gut in breast-and formula-fed babies from birth onwards.

New HSIS report emphasizes importance of supplementation in vegan diets

A new report by the HSIS highlights nutritional deficiencies of those on a vegan diet and stresses the importance of supplementation.