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.

Beauty Kitchen expands into health and wellness category

Beauty Kitchen has entered the health and wellness sector with Vitamin Kitchen, a range of sustainably packaged vegan vitamin gummies.

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.

Ener-C NPD bursts onto the market

New to Ener-C family comes the Sugar-Free Multivitamin range in Orange and Mixed Berry, providing high dose vitamin C and 24 other nutrients.

Industry experts back HealthyDoesJoints campaign

A second mini campaign has launched from HealthyDoesIt – the consumer facing information hub led by the HFMA – focusing on joint health.

Huel vending machines check in to London’s Heathrow Airport

Huel has announced that it is situating five vending machines at London’s Heathrow Airport stocked with its on-the-go ready-to-drink SKUs.

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Vite Naturals new Vite Brain and Vite Body are a line of nootropic and probiotic capsules and snack bars to help brain and body 'flourish’.

New beginnings as Wellness@Beanfreaks hits Cardiff city centre

Following the closure of its flagship central shop in St Mary Street, Cardiff, in January, Beanfreaks has opened a concept store in the city.

H&B puts down roots opposite Harrods

Holland & Barrett has unveiled a new store in London’s Knightsbridge, opposite the prestigious Harrods department store.

Claudia Winkleman gets on board with Cannaray to lead ‘UK CBD...

Claudia Winkleman has teamed up with Cannaray CBD as its brand ambassador in a partnership that reflects her own personal interest in CBD.

Sleep and stress wellbeing collection comes to the RESCUE

In its biggest launch to date, RESCUE is introducing a five-strong line-up of natural wellbeing products for sleep and stress issues.

News in brief

Toast has become the highest rated B Corp amongst UK breweries, following re-certification, and is the first brewery to be carbon neutral.

Anthony Joshua gets into the ring with CBD brand Love Hemp

Love Hemp has announced that Anthony Joshua has become a key shareholder after it signed a three-year endorsement agreement with the boxer.

Super U to head stateside following Dragons’ Den investment

Super U is set to nearly triple its 2020 turnover and expand into the US after founders Charlotte and Sean appeared on Dragons’ Den.

Hifas da Terra creates medicinal mushroom superfood powders

Hifas da Terra has launched a range of raw, organic mushroom superfood powders harnessing the benefits of lion’s mane, reishi and cordyceps.

Green People announces new Alexandra Kay wellbeing collection

Created by the daughter of Green People founder Charlotte Vøhtz, Alexandra Kay is a three-strong collection of natural essential oil blends.

Optibac Probiotics puts focus on planet with brand refresh

Optibac has revealed a brand and packaging refresh which sees it adopt a fresh look and packaging designed to minimize environmental impact.  

ESSNA calls for sports nutrition products to be exempt from UK...

In response to a public consultation on measures proposed by Government to reduce obesity, ESSNA argues that restrictions shouldn't impact sports nutrition.

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Higher Nature’s Immune Effervescent is a natural, elderberry flavoured drink containing vitamin C, zinc and high-strength vitamin D3.

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.