News in brief

Eurostar celebrated its 25th anniversary in November by running its first plastics-free train, as well as committing to planting a tree for every train service across its routes from 1 January 2020.

New from Thisilyn is its Milk Thistle supplement, a traditional herbal medicine used to relieve the symptoms associated with occasional over indulgence of drink and food such as indigestion and upset stomach, based on traditional use. The product is free from lactose, gluten, wheat, soya, corn and sugar.

Moving Mountains has partnered with casual dining restaurant group, Lounges to serve what is claimed to be the world’s first foot-long plant-based hot dog in 125 of its restaurants across the UK.

Small batch spirits brand Reliquum has launched a new Apple Brandy made with Opal apples grown on its Essex farm. Each 500ml bottle contains 28kg of apples which would otherwise have gone to waste.

The Spice Pioneer has launched five spice mixes called Power Pods: Chicken Lollipops, Chilli con Carne, Fajita, Katsu Curry and Peri-Peri Chicken. All spice mixes are gluten-free, vegetarian and made with only natural ingredients.

Scottish snack brand Podberry has announced that its products are now included as part of Officedrops Nutribox and delivered nationwide within its health-orientated office delivery snack boxes.

Having originally launched in July, Bottleshot Cold Brew has improved its formula by reducing the caffeine by 10% after receiving feedback that the product was slightly too strong.

Muscle Rescue Neck & Shoulder Cream and Muscle Rescue Neck & Shoulder Heat Patch have launched to help ease muscular tension to the neck and shoulder area.

New CBD brand POLLEN has launched with a range of Drink Drops in Powerbank, No Pressure and Soothe varieties, as well as CBD Gummies and a botanical soft drink line called Pollenade.

Organic Traditions has launched its new Natural Traditions Baru Seeds – nutritionally dense seeds that have been roasted and can be used for snacking, nut butters, granolas, dips, deserts or energy balls.

Advance Biotech has launched seven CBD product lines through The Health Store, including products created using the brand’s Spagyric CBD extract. The range will include 1%, 2% 5% and 8% CBD oils and Hemp Balm.

In what is claimed to be a first-of-its-kind supplement for the support of cognitive function, SYNAPTAID has launched to market, featuring lion’s mane, lithium orotate, iodine, B vitamins and vitamin D.

Regenovex Actiflex one-a-day capsules combine Bionovex marine oil and hyaluronic acid with vitamins C and D to provide a solution to joint pain, especially during the cold winter months.