Health & Nutrition

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

Retail Expert and TV Personality Mary Portas confirmed to speak at...

Natural & Organic Products Expo is proud to announce that Mary Portas OBE, renowned retail expert, broadcaster, author, and activist, will headline the trade...

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.

Link Nutrition comes to the UK

Supplements brand Link Nutrition has launched onto the UK market with a variety of targeted complexes designed for specific areas, as well as single...

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.

Pandemic prompts 19% rise in supplement consumption

Data from a new survey commissioned by the HFMA reveals a 19% increase in supplements users in the UK as a result of the pandemic.

There’s no catch with Wiley’s

Wiley’s Finest is CatchFree Omega – Full Spectrum Omega-3 Liquid and Capsules offer a daily dose of plant-based omega-3s, vitamin D and vitamin K2.

Health Stores Ireland announces Retail Awards 2020 winners

Health Stores Ireland in association with Better Retailing Magazine has revealed the results of its best retailer 2020 awards.

SIMICINA provides natural answer to UTIs

As a natural solution to the common problem of urinary tract infections (UTIs), herbal medicine and supplements brand Bio-Health has produced Simicina.

Spotlight series

Love Hemp has launched its first national UK media campaign starring boxer Anthony Joshua, who is an investor and ambassador for the brand.

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.

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.

PROCEIVE fertility formulas see UK launch

PROCEIVE, a new advanced range of fertility supplements, is now available in the UK.

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.

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.  

Global sales of supplements rise during pandemic

A new survey of 13,000 people across 16 countries shows a rise in sales of dietary supplements since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis.

New vitamin D advice for pregnant women in Latvia

Researchers from Riga Stradins University conclude that vitamin D deficiency is prevalent among pregnant and postpartum Latvian women.

Mix-up boosts incognito ad campaign

When anti-mosquito brand incognito started to run a series of adverts for its Insect Repellent Spray to run on London buses this summer, it...

Parents prioritizing kids’ health as prices soar

Experts for Natures Aid Mini Drops say new parents are prioritizing their kids' health over their own as living costs rise.

Sleep-boosting Dream Dust from Space Goods

Space Goods has launched its newest product, Dream Dust, designed to help people relax and get a good night’s sleep.

Herb UK announces acquisition of Bio-Health Ltd

In what is described as a ‘family affair’, New Forest-based Herb UK has completed the purchase of natural supplements company Bio-Health Ltd.