Ready-to-drink sparkling energy tea Yusa is claimed to be the first drink in the UK to use the Amazonian guayusa leaf.
Yusa brings a taste of the Amazon to energy drinks market
October 19, 2018 Continue Reading
Health
H&B launches bespoke ‘vitamin box’ service
Holland & Barrett (H&B) has launched Healthbox, a new online, personalized UK subscription service for vitamins, minerals and supplements, using advice and recommendations from qualified nutritionists.
October 11, 2018 Continue Reading
Doves Farm ploughs £4.5MN into new gluten-free plant
Doves Farm Foods has invested £4.5 million in a dedicated gluten-free cereal production facility at its Wiltshire site in a move which sees the company transfer production of its cereals from Italy back to the UK.
October 8, 2018 Continue Reading
New Planet Organic owner wants to double store count
Specialist consumer brands investor Inverleith LLP has taken a majority stake in Planet Organic, the London-based health and wellbeing supermarket, food-to-go chain and online retailer. Inverleith has injected equity into the company with the aim of expanding the existing store footprint in London, to more than double the current portfolio of stores over the next […]
October 8, 2018 Continue Reading
Weleda treats models at LFW
Once again Weleda sponsored The Model Zone for London Fashion Week earlier this month, for the eleventh year running.
September 26, 2018 Continue Reading
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.
August 29, 2018 Continue Reading
Nairn’s has a ‘Good Gut Feeling’
Gluten-free bran Nairn’s has launched its new ‘Good Gut Feeling’ digital campaign in partnership with four key influencers in the health and wellbeing world.
July 30, 2018 Continue Reading
Tisserand and National Geographic partner to launch wellbeing range
Award-winning aromatherapy specialist, Tisserand Aromatherapy, and world leader in the promotion of environmental conservation, National Geographic, have announced a co-branding collaboration to produce a range of natural wellbeing products.
July 18, 2018 Continue Reading
Consumers warned about rogue VMS firms
The Insolvency Service is warning people to be vigilant about rogue health supplement companies who are targeting the elderly and vulnerable.
June 18, 2018 Continue Reading
A first look at the line-up
Natural & Organic Products Europe has released a preview of exhibitor highlights and ‘next wave’ bestsellers for the upcoming 2018 show.
April 9, 2018 Continue Reading
Treat food ‘as medicine’ says Dr Rupy Aujla
Speaking at the annual HFI luncheon held on 15 March, Dr Rupy Aujla gave an engaging and articulate lecture on how he is pushing his concept of ‘culinary medicine’ on the NHS in a bid to highlight the potential power of using ‘food as medicine’ and how it could benefit the nation’s health. “Imagine a […]
March 21, 2018 Continue Reading
Catching on to ‘clean labels’
A variety of factors have contributed to the rise of the ‘clean label’, from health and environment to sustainability and trust, and its popularity shows no signs of abating as more and more brands catch on.
February 28, 2018 Continue Reading
‘Food is Medicine’, says HFI guest speaker
‘Food is Medicine’ will form the theme for guest speaker Dr Rupy Aujla at this year’s Health Food Institute (HFI) lecture and luncheon on 15 March.
February 22, 2018 Continue Reading
Vegetarian Society goes underground
The Vegetarian Society is to launch its first ever London Underground poster campaign for two weeks this spring, coinciding with National Vegetarian Week 2018 which runs from 14-20 May.
February 19, 2018 Continue Reading
Plant-based diets: more than just a 2018 trend
A new study, published under Current Developments in Nutrition shows ‘strong evidence’ that diets rich in plant foods offer the body protection from cardiometabolic disease.
January 4, 2018 Continue Reading
CherryActive rebrands as Active Edge
Functional health and fitness brand CherryActive has announced a rebrand, with new-look packaging, a new product pipeline and a fresh name: Active Edge.
September 26, 2017 Continue Reading
123 pesticides found in school fruit and veg
Children in England are exposed to a ‘cocktail of pesticide residues’ in the produce they consume through the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme (SFVS).
September 6, 2017 Continue Reading
Health and wellness interest drives growth in organic sales
New data gathered by the Soil Association shows that the organic market has continued to grow in the first half of 2017, driven significantly by increased consumer interest in nutrition and a desire for traceability in food sourcing.
August 17, 2017 Continue Reading
Brits are choosing healthier foods, new reports find
Mintel’s British Lifestyles: Preparing for Change report finds that Brits’ desire for healthier foods is driving sales of fish, nuts, popcorn and free-from.
May 30, 2017 Continue Reading
Single nutrient approach does “disservice to whole foods like milk”
The dairy industry says that health professionals should move away from focusing on single nutrients like saturated fat, which does a “disservice to whole foods like milk and dairy”.
April 30, 2017 Continue Reading
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Yusa brings a taste of the Amazon to energy drinks market
Ready-to-drink sparkling energy tea Yusa is claimed to be the first drink in the UK to use the Amazonian guayusa leaf.
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The Protein Ball Co counts down to Christmas
The Protein Ball Co has launched a bright and vibrant advent calendar aimed at fitness-loving healthy eaters.
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WiDEYE opens in Brighton
Natural skincare shop WiDEYE has opened its third UK branch in Gardner Street within Brighton’s North Laines, following the launch of its Bournemouth store in May.
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Viridian becomes POFCAP-certified
VIRIDIAN Nutrition has announced it has become palm oil-free accredited in what the brand and the certifier both confirm is a world first for a vitamin company.
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A winter’s tale
Kate Miller explains why a good work ethic merely increases the spread of germs in the workplace, and looks at which natural remedies are ruling the roost this winter (more…)
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Everything’s looking rosé
Rosie Greenaway raises her glass to an ample organic, vegan, free-from and Fairtrade alcohol offer, and learns how mainstream trends are finding their way into this booming category
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Behind festive doors
With so many unusual – and varied – advent calendars available, health-conscious and ethically minded consumers will be spoilt for choice this Christmas. Victoria Hattersley looks at what’s available as the festive countdown begins (more…)
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The popular face of Ayurveda
Ayurveda hasn’t yet reached its full market potential in the UK, but the increasing number of skincare solutions incorporating Ayurvedic principles may provide an approachable entry point for consumers, says Jane Wolfe (more…)
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Over the past few years Hemp and its CBD-rich extracts have made a stunning entrance to the nutraceutical business. More and more people are now commenting on the wonderful health benefits of supplementing their diet with natural phytocannabinoids and new CBD oil brands pop-up regularly as a result.
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