Health & Nutrition

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

100 years of ‘Weleda wisdom’ captured in new book

Weleda has published a new book – Natural Wellness Every Day – written in collaboration with wellbeing writer Emine Rushton.

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To coincide with Veganuary, plant-powered dog care brand HOWND has launched a Superfood Taster Pack for vegan ‘doggy newbies’ to trial.

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The UK’s first organic and brightening toothpaste has been launched by natural dental company Organically Epic.

Brits ‘urgently need a nutrition reset’ – HSIS

The HSIS has issued a warning over low iron and omega-3 levels among the British public, calling it a ‘micronutrient emergency’.

BRITISH CANNABIS announces new licence agreement with Elixinol

BRITISH CANNABIS has entered into an exclusive trademark and know-how licence agreement with Elixinol Wellness Ltd.

H&B team unveils new St Pancras pop-up

Receiving its first customers today, Holland & Barrett (H&B) has opened the doors to its new St Pancras International pop-up store.

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.

NPE digital event offers retailers NAHS incentive

A digital event hosted by NPE on 28 January will offer an exclusive incentive to the first ten retailers which apply for NAHS membership.

Earthsong Seeds grows organic offer

Earthsong Seeds' Seed Collections ‘celebrate the ritual of sowing seeds, watching them grow ... and enjoying their health-giving potential’.

Viridian launches new film as part of The Food Manifesto campaign

A new film by Viridian launched as part of a major national College of Medicine campaign highlights the important role of health stores.

New wellness brand Mummy’s Organics is born

Mummy's Organics has launched with a range of wellness teas and skincare to support happy and healthy pregnancies, births and beyond.

Nutrisure targets over-50s with new superfoods brand

Nutrisure, the company behind Naturya has launched the UK’s first superfoods brand formulated for the over-50s, SuperAge.

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Love Hemp has launched its first national UK media campaign starring boxer Anthony Joshua, who is an investor and ambassador for the brand.

News in brief

Natures Aid welcomed Lord Shuttleworth to its HQ to formally present the company with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade.

The wellness trends set to dominate in 2022

Seven top wellness trends for 2022 have been revealed by Holland & Barrett (H&B) in its first Wellness Trends report.

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Perfectly Pure juices has announced that it is expanding its operation from Ireland and Northern Ireland to encompass the whole of the UK.

Naturya introduces raft of superfood solutions

The new Naturya range of superfood innovations takes the brand beyond single ingredients into complete and convenient superfoods solutions.

HealthyDoesFestive launches on social media

HealthyDoesFestive has launched, offering consumers a ‘generous giveaway’ of festive items in celebration of the natural health industry.

Planet Organic lands in Hampstead with 13th London store

This week saw the opening of a new Planet Organic store in Hampstead High Street, North London – its 13th store in the capital.

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.