Health & Nutrition

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

Deeply good gut health

Gut health food brand Deeply has launched with a duo of plant-fibre prebiotics, formulated to ‘Feed Your Good’.

New vitamin D advice for pregnant women in Latvia

Researchers from Riga Stradins University conclude that vitamin D deficiency is prevalent among pregnant and postpartum Latvian women.

Microplastics detected in human heart

Microplastics are found everywhere, from the air we breathe and the sea we swim in, to the food we consume and even the uterine cavity.

Industry tells Home Office: ‘Save our CBD’

A new campaign, #SaveOurCBD, aims to secure the future of the CBD industry, with a plea to the Home Office to instate urgent legal framework.

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.

Forest Green Rovers FC takes on DR.VEGAN as Official Supplement Partner

DR.VEGAN has announced a new deal with vegan football club Forest Green Rovers through which it has become the Official Supplement Partner.

Health Stores UK welcomes Olivit to partner programme

Health Stores UK has welcomed Olivit – whose offer spans brands including NOW Foods, Nordic Naturals and Jarrow – to its Partner programme.

Cytoplan teams with Birmingham charity for doggy wellbeing initiative

Worcestershire-based supplement brand Cytoplan has partnered with Birmingham Dogs Home to create a Waggy Wellbeing Programme.

Psychedelics legalized for mental health in Australia

In a world first, Australia has legalized psychedelics for use in the treatment of certain persistent mental health conditions.

Protein powder recalled over ‘potentially lethal’ caffeine levels

Following FSA testing Sci-Mx Nutrition Ultra Muscle Strawberry Flavour protein powder has been recalled over unsafe caffeine levels.

DIRTEA mixes matcha and mushrooms for new super blend

The four new SKU from DIRTEA this year is Matcha Mushroom Super Blend, designed as ‘a delicious way to power your day’.

Spotlight series

To meet the demand for natural remedies to reduce stress and improve sleep, Evopure has launched Reishi Cacao Adaptogenic Mushroom Powder.

Pura Collagen first brand to display M-Tick symbol on-pack

Following a successful trial of the M-Tick symbol in Boots, Pura Collagen has become the first GenM Partner to display the logo on-pack.

New H&B campaign tackles menopause ethnicity gap

H&B addresses the menopause ethnicity gap after research reveals women of minority ethnic backgrounds feel excluded from the conversation.

Adaptogenic Apothecary offers Freedom from menopause symptoms

New from Adaptogenic Apothecary is Freedom, a ‘ground-breaking’ adaptogenic powder clinically proven to ease symptoms of menopause.

ōForest first to bring madhūka superfood to UK market

ōForest has introduced to the UK its first portfolio of products harnessing the benefits of the ‘newest superfood secret’, madhūka.

Dragonfly’s CBD patches for long-lasting relief

Dragonfly Biosciences has created 20mg CBD Infused Skin Patches to offer a convenient way to help relieve stress, anxiety and pain.

Harnimans brings ‘no pills, all thrills’ concept to market

New to market, Harniman’s celebrated its launch at NOPEX, boosted by a successful pitch to H&B whose buyers requested further conversations.

Holland & Barrett acquires fit-tech start-up

Holland & Barrett (H&B) has acquired the fit-tech start-up Avie as part of its strategy to move beyond retail with the creation of personalized...

Starpowa claims manuka honey first

Starpowa has created Ouka Manuka Honey (525MGO monofloral) Gummies in what it says is a world first in the supplement industry.