Health & Nutrition

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

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.

Spotlight series

Debuting this month, Airsnax is a range of nutritious puffed snacks made using chickpeas, green peas and yellow peas.

Lutein and Zeaxanthin supplementation positively contributes to children’s eye and brain...

Lutemax Kids, a low dose formulation of lutein and zeaxanthin isomers by OmniActive Health Technologies (OmniActive), has been associated with improvements in cognitive performance...

New carrier oils from Maharishi Ayurveda

Maharishi Ayurveda has launched a new range of 12 carrier oils for home use, each with its own benefits and therapeutic properties.

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.

HFMA awarded for COVID lobbying campaign

The HFMA has been awarded for its efforts in securing ‘critical’ status for health stores at the start of the pandemic.

Viridian helps rebuild town centres

Viridian is rebuilding town centres via a new resource which helps ‘crises-torn communities’ recover after COVID and Brexit.

Solaray reveals brand refresh campaign to support indies

Solaray has unveiled a brand refresh with defined categories, new products and a focus on supporting independent health food stores.

There’s no catch with Wiley’s

Wiley’s Finest is CatchFree Omega – Full Spectrum Omega-3 Liquid and Capsules offer a daily dose of plant-based omega-3s, vitamin D and vitamin K2.

Comvita creates Apple Cider Drinking Vinegar

Comvita has launched a new ready-to-drink Apple Cider Drinking Vinegar, designed to give a refreshing twist to the health store favourite.

Cytoplan makes switch to plastic-free

In a move to reduce the plastic pollution made by the healthcare industry, supplements brand Cytoplan has switched to plastic-free packaging.

Today’s Living health store marks 35 years

Today's Living will celebrate 35 years in December, having survived a global pandemic and the changing landscape of the health sector.

The Restored launches quartet of supplements

Following three years of scientific research, a new line of supplements has launched onto the market to address sleep, movement, mindset and nutrition.

Know your flow

In recognition of International Women’s Day and Endometriosis Awareness Month, Charlee Singleton explores what’s new in the world of menstrual health in 2024. If it...

FSA to review label warnings after protein shake death

Following the death of teenager Rohan Godhania the Food Standards Agency will review warning labels on high-protein drinks.

2021 consumer trends, according to Mintel

Mintel has identified the consumer trends which will be drivers in 2021 and beyond, as consumers ‘redefine their priorities’.

New multi from Viridian aims to close nutritional gap for vegans

Viridian Nutrition has launched an Essential Vegan Multivitamin to close the nutritional gap for the rising number of people who follow a plant-based diet.

Bee Health hailed as inspirational

East Yorkshire VMS manufacturer Bee Health Ltd has topped off a period of growth by being named in the 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain 2017 report.

HealthyDoesIt changes hands from HFMA to NAHS

A series of HFMA developments have been announced including the transfer of consumer info site HealthyDoesIt to the NAHS.

Spotlight series

Natural Products News shines a spotlight on a handful of the latest launches, campaigns, award wins and more from natural and organic brands and...