Health & Nutrition

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

New bill could remove FDA control over VMS

A new bill in Congress could see food and supplements removed from the US Food and Drug Administration’s jurisdiction.

Parents prioritizing kids’ health as prices soar

Experts for Natures Aid Mini Drops say new parents are prioritizing their kids' health over their own as living costs rise.

Mandatory NHS women’s health training from 2024

From 2024 NHS doctors in England will be given mandatory training in female medical issues in a bid to improve women’s health services.

HUX officially launches following £1MN funding round

Health supplement brand HUX has launched to ‘inspire everyone to find their daily edge’ and make complex nutrition simple.

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.

Adaptogenic wellness solutions from The Herbtender

The Herbtender launches with a line of supplements formulated with ancient herbs and adaptogens to support stress, sleep, fatigue and focus.

Government urged to ‘turbocharge UK cannabinoid innovation’

A new report sets out 20 key recommendations to set the UK on a path to becoming the global leader in cannabinoid innovation’.

Wholesale Health pays tribute to Robert Redfern

A Naturally Healthy News bulletin from Wholesale Health has announced, ‘with the deepest sadness’ the passing of Robert Redfern.

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...

Canadian CBD subscription service launches in UK

Blessed CBD, a subsidiary of Canadian cannabis company High Tide Inc, has launched a subscribe-and-save programme in the UK.

Viridian expands magnesium line with UK first

Viridian Nutrition has announced the introduction of two new products to its magnesium range: Organic Magnesium and Magnesium Biglycinate.

Celebrity-backed supplements launch into H&B

Seven celebrity-backed supplements by digital health company Feel are to be stocked by Holland & Barrett, the brand has confirmed.

FSA extends deadline for CBD companies to submit evidence

Following the release of a public list of CBD products, the FSA has now issued a final call for products to be added to the list.

93% of Germans say supplements are ‘essential to human life’

Research conducted by Germany's BfR confirms a third of Germans take supplements at least once a week to boost their vitamin levels.

DIRTEA features in Selfridges ‘earth-conscious’ pop-up

DIRTEA has launched at Selfridges as part of SUPERMARKET – a four-week experiment which ‘imagines an earth-conscious shop of the future’.

FSA publishes public list of ‘credible’ CBD products

In a move towards regulating the sector, the FSA has published a list of CBD products which are a step closer to authorization.

Spotlight series

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

Sheer Element unwraps daily supplement chocolate bar

In what must be every chocoholic’s dream, Sheer Immune is the first daily supplement chocolate bar from British start-up Sheer Element.

MyOva launches supplements targeting PCOS

Start-up supplement brand MyOva has launched with two products for women who suffer from polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).