Health & Nutrition

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

Mandatory NHS women’s health training from 2024

From 2024 NHS doctors in England will be given mandatory training in female medical issues in a bid to improve women’s health services.

‘Planet first’ protein brand Protein Rebel launches

Start-up company Protein Rebel says it is aiming to revolutionize the protein shake market with the launch of its ‘planet-first’ protein brand designed to...

RESCUE brings calm days and peaceful nights

New from wellbeing brand RESCUE come two gummies designed to provide support for balanced days and restful nights.

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.

BetterYou lends nutritional support to Antarctic research expedition

BetterYou is supporting the Antarctic Quest 21 expedition to explore untrodden regions of the Antarctic Peninsula for environmental research.

Brits spend less than £9 a week maintaining health

Figures from a survey by the Health Food Manufacturers’ Association has revealed that the average Brit spends just £8.82 each week on keeping healthy.

Spotlight series

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

Bio-Kult offers all-round pregnancy support with new Pregnéa

The newest addition to the Bio-Kult family is Pregnéa, specifically developed to cater for the nutritional needs of expectant and new mums.

Vitamin K2 improves vascular calcification

A new clinical study published in BMC Nephrology has found that haemodialysis patients benefit from supplementation with vitamin K2. According to the researchers, the vitamin...

And breathe: Pep-Thyme helps with air pollution effects 

Pep-Thyme, from Bio-Health, is a new product made from the aromatic herbs peppermint and thyme, both of which contain volatile oils known to aid easy breathing and to help mitigate the negative effects that air pollution

CLF Distribution Ltd now 100% employee-owned

Family-run UK wholesaler CLF Distribution & Partners Ltd has announced that it is now owned by its employees through an employee-owned trust.

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...

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...

Post-pandemic insights to be revealed at NOPEX

As we moves towards a post-pandemic phase, experts at NOPEX offer insights into how retailers can thrive after unprecedented challenges.

Motion Nutrition sold to Metabolics

Nootropic supplements brand Motion Nutrition has been acquired by Wiltshire-based supplement and nutraceuticals manufacturer Metabolics Ltd.

Johnson U-turns on school holiday support

Boris Johnson has pledged £400 million to support disadvantaged school children in the latest government U-turn.

Prebiotic reduces body fat in overweight children

A new study into the effects of prebiotics on children who are overweight has found that consumption of oligofructose-enriched inulin reduces body fat.

FSA extends deadline for CBD companies to submit evidence

Following the release of a public list of CBD products, the FSA has now issued a final call for products to be added to the list.

Allergy Awareness Week supported by HayMax

HayMax, the allergen barrier balm brand, is support Allergy UK's Allergy Awareness Week which takes place next week. Running from 22nd to 28th April, the...

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.