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Driving sustainability and protecting the planet is at the heart of Viridian Nutrition’s mission. From choosing sustainably-grown ingredients, using recyclable packaging and bottles to selecting a renewable energy provider, Viridian is taking an environmental approach in everything it does. By taking responsibility and adopting earth-positive actions to tackle climate change, Viridian has secured the Greenleaf Standard of Environmental Sustainability for ...

Tea drinking is linked with a reduced risk of dementia in the elderly according to new research. A study on Taiwanese seniors found that those who kept a diet comprising plant-based food and drinks, dairy products, as well as seafood and fish, exhibit better cognitive performance. In particular, this latest study data found that tea and fish could potentially help ...

Worldwide organic food and drink sales totalled more $100 billion for the first time in 2018. Research by Ecovia Intelligence shows that global sales increased by 6% to $105 billion last year. According to the Global Organic Food & Drink Market Trends & Outlook report, the largest markets for organic products are in North America and Europe. The combined revenue ...

Improving vitamin K2 status may benefit arterial stiffening and calcification, reducing cardiovascular complications according to a new study published by The American Heart Association into the effect excessive inactive Matrix Gla Protein (MGP). MGP is member of a family of vitamin-K2 dependent, Gla-containing proteins. MGP has a high affinity binding to calcium ions, similar to other Gla-containing proteins. The protein ...

BetterYou has unveiled its Better Planet Project which sees the brand develop a range of initiatives to reduce its environmental footprint and reliance on non-sustainable resources. The brand has invested over £700k in the project and devoted over 18-months to research and planning. The first initiative sees packaging across its entire commercial range switch to either plant-based, carbon-negative plastic or ...

Faith in Nature has added a new fresh and fruity blueberry range to their extensive selection of hair care variants. The blueberry shampoo and conditioner range contains antioxidants and will help to keep hair looking healthy and shiny. Blueberries are also filled with vitamins including vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E, all of which are beneficial to our hair ...

Weleda has added a new Sea Buckthorn Roll-On Deodorant to its range of natural deodorants, offering 24h protection from body odour without the ‘chemical nasties’ many customers would like to avoid. The new roll-on expands Weleda’s popular Sea Buckthorn Bodycare range which includes Body Lotion, Body Oil, Body Wash and Hand Cream, made with organically grown sea buckthorn berries rich ...

Nature’s Plus Collagen Peptides are made with six different types of collagen to support a wide range of tissues around the body. Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body which starts to decrease when we reach our mid 20’s. Collagen makes up connective tissue that is present in tissues and organs such as skin, hair, nails, joints, bones, ...

Two new ranges have become top sellers for Faith in Nature and although superfoods and shampoo may not seem like the most likely combination, the ranges, which include active ingredients turmeric and dragon fruit, are proving to be a hit with consumers. The turmeric and lemon range includes shampoo, conditioner and body wash. While the distinctive yellow root, which is ...

A world’s first, the Vegan Health Oral Spray from BetterYou has been formulated with four essential nutrients that are underrepresented in a plant-based diet. Containing vegan certified vitamin D3, vitamin B12, iron and iodine at scientifically substantiated levels, the spray is available now. On average, vegans live three and a half years longer than omnivores, but with vitamin and mineral ...