Health & Nutrition

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

Yooma Wellness Inc announces acquisition of Vitality CBD

Yooma Wellness has completed its purchase of Birmingham-based Vitality CBD Limited for a total consideration of up to £10.2 million.

Nutrisure targets over-50s with new superfoods brand

Nutrisure, the company behind Naturya has launched the UK’s first superfoods brand formulated for the over-50s, SuperAge.

MyOva launches supplements targeting PCOS

Start-up supplement brand MyOva has launched with two products for women who suffer from polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).

Women in Nutraceuticals group formed to ‘eliminate’ glass ceilings

A non-profit called Women in Nutraceuticals has been formed to ‘empower women ... to unlock their personal and professional potential’.

Dragonfly’s CBD patches for long-lasting relief

Dragonfly Biosciences has created 20mg CBD Infused Skin Patches to offer a convenient way to help relieve stress, anxiety and pain.

Retail chiefs welcome support for small business in Autumn Statement but...

Retail groups in the UK have welcomed the Chancellor’s support for independent retailers but concern has been expressed that businesses have been sold out...

News in brief

Whole Earth has increased the distribution of its Power Balls sports and nutrition snack with its first supermarket listing, with Sainsbury’s. Wellaby’s gluten-free and vegan...

Tiana introduces 100% MCT line

Tiana Fairtrade Organics has entered the supplements market with the launch of two new products: High Strength 100% MCT Energy and High Strength MCT Energy with Omega-3.

UK Government offers free vitamin D supplements to 2.7MN vulnerable people...

The Department of Health and Social Care has announced that 2.7 million at-risk individuals across England are to be offered free vitamin D.

LQ Collagen expands Joint Care line-up

LQ Collagen has added two new products to its Joint Care line-up with Powder and Liquid Collagen to support bone and joint health.

Hibiscus: the latest superfood powder from Aduna

Lauded by the brand as 2021’s ‘vibrant new superfood’, Hibiscus Superfood Powder is the newest addition to Aduna’s stable.

HealthyDoesIt launches ‘good gut guide’

HealthyDoesIt is launching a campaign called HealthyDoesDigestion targeting consumers with personalized plans for gut health.

H&B VMS packaging to get sustainability overhaul

H&B has outlined plans to reduce the size of its own-brand plastic vitamin bottles as part of its commitment to sustainable business.

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.