Health & Nutrition

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

HealthyDoesFestive launches on social media

HealthyDoesFestive has launched, offering consumers a ‘generous giveaway’ of festive items in celebration of the natural health industry.

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.

DR.VEGAN personalized VMS service goes live

New supplement brand DR.VEGAN has launched in the UK with an online subscription service offering high quality VMS.

Patrick Holford focuses on plant-based diets with new supplement, book

Patrick Holford has expanded his range of nutritional supplements with Essentials4Vegans to provide the four nutrients most difficult to obtain through a vegan diet:...

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Natural Products News shines a spotlight on the latest launches, campaigns, award wins and more from natural and organic brands and businesses

Fife health store sets up school fundraiser initiative

A Fife health store has celebrated 30 years by launching a scheme where 5% of its online sales will be donated to schools in the area.

Australian researchers identify B3 ‘cure’ for deficiencies that cause birth defects...

“Landmark” research carried out at Sydney’s Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute could in future prevent miscarriages and multiple types of birth defects, in what is being claimed to be one of the most significant discoveries in pregnancy research.

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.

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Yeo Valley Organic has relaunched its organic free-range Single Cream and Double Cream in a fully recyclable, practical bottle format.

Lifeplan invests nearly £1MN in its Lutterworth facility

VMS manufacturer Lifeplan Products Limited has invested £990,000 in a ten-month expansion project designed to boost productivity by a significant 50%.

CBD experts make THC recommendations to Home Office

Experts from the ACI and the CMC have compiled a ‘detailed safety review paper’ on THC and outlined policy recommendations on safety limits.

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EHL Ingredients has launched a range of spring seasonings and blends under its Lähde brand, including Chermoula, Moqueca and Harissa.  

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FareShare Sussex, Foodwise and Neat2Eat have made a joint application to Your Fund Surrey to fund a new warehouse to distribute surplus food.

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.

Plant-Based Pregnancy: Vegan Diet Lowers Risk of Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnant...

5 Mins Read Eating a vegan diet leading up to pregnancy can help lower the risk of developing hypertensive disorders like preeclampsia and gestational...

Plant-based Firm MYCO Holdings Open ‘UK First’ Site

Plant-based food manufacturer, MYCO Holdings, has announced that it has moved into a new product development site. The firm plan to transform a former food...

ThreeDots welcomes 4CAST as investor to spread the word on CBD

ThreeDots has announced a partnership with athlete-led media organization 4CAST to highlight the benefits of CBD in sport and everyday life.

Ener-C NPD bursts onto the market

New to Ener-C family comes the Sugar-Free Multivitamin range in Orange and Mixed Berry, providing high dose vitamin C and 24 other nutrients.

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.

Edinburgh start-up launches BrainZyme

Better Nutritional Science has created a brain food supplement range, BrainZyme, to support clearer thinking and boost energy.