Pukka Herbs is introducing Lean Matcha Green, a new tea to naturally boost metabolism, balance blood sugar levels and help maintain healthy body composition. Lean Matcha Green is blended with organic medicinal-grade herbs including metabolism-boosting, thermogenic (fat-burning) ingredients such as oolong tea and matcha tea. This new blend in Pukka’s green tea repertoire also includes spices such as cinnamon which helps ...
Weleda sponsored one of the 2017 P.E.A. Awards (People. Environment. Achievement) which recognise sustainable advances or achievements and shine the spotlight on sustainable superheroes all over the UK. Weleda sponsored the 2017 Green Pioneer Award, an accolade presented to an individual, group, community, business or organisation in the UK that has been fearless enough to rip up the rulebook: the ...
Recognising the very best natural healthcare products on the market, the Natural Pharmacy Business magazine Product Awards recognise the fantastic brands and innovative manufactures that are making a real difference to people’s health and lives across the UK. This year, the 2017 Natural Pharmacy Business Product Awards in association with the Pharmacy Show took place 8-9 October at the NEC ...
Carun UK, the Active Hemp producer, is now distributed by Sigma Pharmaceuticals, giving pharmacies access to Carun Active Hemp Skin Care and Health Supplement products. “This is a great opportunity to reach the whole community with a portfolio of high grade complementary medicine products that really work. We have a loyal group of consumers who understand the benefits of Active ...
BetterYou has welcomed new research highlighting the need for the older generation to supplement the sunshine vitamin. A study published in European Journal of Heart Failure1 reported that the risk of heart failure was more than 12 times higher in elderly vitamin D deficient participants than those with an adequate level. These results support findings from a previous study published ...
Vapour patch containing essential oils helps to aid gentle decongestion in children with blocked noses Colief has launched of the Colief Breathe Easy Patch, a gentle decongestant patch which can be worn on clothing or bedding to improve breathing and ease nasal obstruction, particularly at night. Single use and easy to apply, the patch contains a formulation of essential oils ...
Organic tea company Pukka Herbs has been acquired by Unilever to strengthen its tea business and ‘address a gap’ in its portfolio. Pukka Herbs, which specialises in herbal infusions with exotic flavours, has a turnover of over £30 million and growth of around 30%. It was founded in 2001 by Tim Westwell and Sebastian Pole. With 100% organic and ethically-sourced ...
Scientists and engineers from Bath University’s Centre for Sustainable Chemical Technologies (CSCT) have developed a way of producing a biodegradable renewable alternative to plastic microbeads in a scalable, continuous manufacturing process. The beads are made from cellulose, which is the material that forms the tough fibres found in wood and plants. In this process, the cellulose is dissolved and reform ...
Kinetic Distribution has launched a new trade website to streamline ordering and add media assets. The new site is easier to navigate and search, as well as being more clearly presented. The site will also house all media assets, such as images, descriptions, ingredients and digital banners, to make it easier for retailers to utilise Kinetic’s marketing campaigns. A company ...
Daily Vitamin E supplements could help to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study published in JAMA . 613 people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease received either a high daily dose of Vitamin E, memantine (a dementia drug treatment), a vitamin Ememantine combination or placebo and had their progress monitored for more than two years. The researchers ...