Health & Nutrition

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

Entries open for inaugural ESSNA sports nutrition awards

The European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) has today announced that entries are open for its first awards, designed to celebrate and honour the outstanding brands, organizations and ambassadors active in the sports nutrition sector.

Viridian sponsors organic garden classroom

Viridian Nutrition has partnered with national charity Garden Organic to help raise awareness of the benefits to human health of organic growing. As part of...

New plastic-free vegan VMS brand launches

Claiming to be the first VMS brand to be packaged in pouches made from fully compostable materials, Vegan Life has launched in the UK.

Pata Yamaha with BRIXX WorldSBK puts Balanced on pole position

The Balanced range of vitamins and minerals has been chosen as Pata Yamaha with BRIXX WorldSBK’s new Official Wellness Partner for 2021.

Dover welcomes new H&B

Dover is the latest site of Holland & Barrett’s store renovation programme, where the local branch has been relocated to larger premises.

Viridian launches new film as part of The Food Manifesto campaign

A new film by Viridian launched as part of a major national College of Medicine campaign highlights the important role of health stores.

Sheer Element unwraps daily supplement chocolate bar

In what must be every chocoholic’s dream, Sheer Immune is the first daily supplement chocolate bar from British start-up Sheer Element.

Motion Nutrition sold to Metabolics

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

ōForest first to bring madhūka superfood to UK market

ōForest has introduced to the UK its first portfolio of products harnessing the benefits of the ‘newest superfood secret’, madhūka.

New Leadership Team for Natural & Organic Products Expo

  After a distinguished career spanning a very impressive nineteen years with Diversified Communications, Carol Dunning has announced her decision to retire from her role...

Wiley’s Finest partners with Baby Lifeline

Wiley’s Finest has partnered with Baby Lifeline for the ‘Nourish Every moment’ prenatal campaign, which runs until the end of September.

RESCUE adds new berry flavour

RESCUE has introduced a new Berry flavour of its RESCUE PLUS Lozenge, featuring a new pack design which aims to increase visual standout on shelf as well as highlighting the products’ ‘clarity and composure’ message.

Viridian launches bladder health solution

The latest product from Viridian Nutrition is Organic Icelandic Angelica Leaf Extract - a natural solution to urinary incontinence. 

An urban beauty solution

Radiant Beauty Complex by Urban Essentials has been specifically formulated to support urban beauty regimes in an ethical and sustainable way.

New Knocknacarra concept store opened by Evergreen Healthfoods

Family-run Irish retailer Evergreen Healthfoods has opened a new concept store in Galway, at the Gateway Shopping Park in Knocknacarra.

News in brief

Whole Earth has secured its first grocery listing for its Sparkling Drinks range, launching its 4-packs into Sainsbury’s this month.

Tisserand provides at home spa experience with new collection

Tisserand Aromatherapy’s new Nature’s Spa collection has launched with a Bath Soak, Body Wash, Hand Wash and Hand & Body Soap.

OHMG claims world first with new magnesium drink

OHMG has launched the world’s first water to contain three types of magnesium to enhance the mineral’s functionality and bioavailability.

Government urged to ‘turbocharge UK cannabinoid innovation’

A new report sets out 20 key recommendations to set the UK on a path to becoming the global leader in cannabinoid innovation’.

MyOva expands range with three new ‘first-to-market’ PCOS products

MyOva has extended its PCOS line to enable women to tailor their symptom management and focus on their personal area of concern.