Health & Nutrition

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

Health-boosting gummies from Optibac Probiotics

The latest innovation from Optibac Probiotics is an all-in-one gut and immune health supplement in the form of a mixed berry gummy,.

BetterYou protects against pollution with Air Defence Oral Spray

In response to demand for a natural health supplement to protect against fine air pollution, BetterYou has formulated Air Defence Oral Spray.

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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.

British supplements brand recognized in Parliament

During a session of Prime Minister’s Questions on 19 January Natures Aid was given special mention, hailed for ‘flying the flag’ on exports.

Affordable, healthy living? It’s WellEasy

After closing a £400,000 funding round, start-up WellEasy is on a mission to redefine healthy living with an online store with a difference.

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Weleda has launched its new Calendula & Chamomile Hand Sanitiser made with all-natural ingredients, including organic grain alcohol.

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.

Wellness start-up offers personalized Bach flower remedies

Mindful Remedies is a new wellness brand offering bespoke Bach flower remedy drops to help with common emotional issues.

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.

News in brief

To coincide with Veganuary, plant-powered dog care brand HOWND has launched a Superfood Taster Pack for vegan ‘doggy newbies’ to trial.

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The UK’s first organic and brightening toothpaste has been launched by natural dental company Organically Epic.

Brits ‘urgently need a nutrition reset’ – HSIS

The HSIS has issued a warning over low iron and omega-3 levels among the British public, calling it a ‘micronutrient emergency’.

BRITISH CANNABIS announces new licence agreement with Elixinol

BRITISH CANNABIS has entered into an exclusive trademark and know-how licence agreement with Elixinol Wellness Ltd.

H&B team unveils new St Pancras pop-up

Receiving its first customers today, Holland & Barrett (H&B) has opened the doors to its new St Pancras International pop-up store.

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.

NPE digital event offers retailers NAHS incentive

A digital event hosted by NPE on 28 January will offer an exclusive incentive to the first ten retailers which apply for NAHS membership.

Earthsong Seeds grows organic offer

Earthsong Seeds' Seed Collections ‘celebrate the ritual of sowing seeds, watching them grow ... and enjoying their health-giving potential’.

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.

New wellness brand Mummy’s Organics is born

Mummy's Organics has launched with a range of wellness teas and skincare to support happy and healthy pregnancies, births and beyond.

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.