Natural & Organic Products Expo (NOPEX) has announced this year’s seminar programme for when it returns to ExCeL London on 14-15 April. With over 50 industry experts confirmed, including senior professionals from Waitrose, Holland & Barrett, Planet Organic, Marks & Spencer, Abel & Cole, ScoreApp, Soil Association, and IFOAM Organics, the show organisers have stated that it is their “best ever” ...
Earlier this month, natural beauty brand Weleda hosted The Model Zone in Soho for London Fashion Week. Now in its 16th year, this established wellbeing project is sponsored by Weleda in collaboration with the British Fashion Council. Weleda also sponsored the catwalk shows of designers Edward Crutchley and Paolo Carzana, and supported their make-up teams with NATRUE-certified skincare for the models ...
The new NHS Pharmacy First service has officially launched, with more than 10,000 pharmacies across the country registered to deliver the service. The new scheme was introduced by the government and NHS England on 31 January, to give patients quick and accessible care and ease pressure on GP services. Pharmacy First enables community pharmacists to complete episodes of care for ...
England’s chief pharmacist David Webb says the introduction of the Pharmacy First service, alongside the revamped Contraception and Blood Check services, is a “pivotal moment” for community pharmacy. It “provides an opportunity for community pharmacy to step more fully into its clinical future as part of the integrated NHS primary care team,” he says in an end-of-year letter to the sector. There ...
Kalms, a market leader in traditional herbal remedies used for stress and sleeplessness, has unveiled a fresh brand identity. Set to redefine Kalms’ presence in a growing market and represent the brands commitment to ‘kalmfulness,’ the refresh includes updated product packaging to ensure maximum stand-out on shelf. All products have the same trusted formulas, however, thanks to clearer on-pack education, ...
More than half of respondents to a global survey assessing how the supplement industry regards and approaches environmental sustainability said the issue is of high relevance to their company, but many said the costs associated with sustainable change, coupled with a lack of government support, were holding them back from doing more. The results provide a glimpse not just of ...
Gut health food brand Deeply has launched a duo of plant-fibre prebiotics, formulated to ‘Feed Your Good’. Containing a blend of 100% natural plant nutrients, vitamins and prebiotics to feed the bacteria living in the gut and support immunity, the shots are available in fresh Spinach & Kiwi with Seaweed and zingy Carrot & Ginger with Turmeric. Each 65ml measure ...
A presentation at the 10th Annual Nephrology Symposium, an event organized by the Academy of Nephrology & Nephrology Clinic of the University General Hospital of Larissa, Department of Medicine of the University of Thessaly, discussed the important role vitamin K2 plays in vascular calcification and the potential impact for chronic kidney disease patients. A core element of the presentation was ...
Living with skin issues and dry skin can take its toll on confidence and impact people’s lives. Skin symptoms can occur for a variety of reasons and affect any part of the body. A study by Viridian using their Organic Repair 5 Serum found that 98% of people who used the serum reported significant improvements in the appearance of their ...
Lanes has launched the ‘Kalmfulness Index’, a study accessing the mental health and well-being of over 3,700 respondents – the findings of which were revealed during the National Kalmfulness Week in November. The study asked participants to assess their health, emotional wellbeing and quality of life, to help identify their perceived ‘kalmfulness’ – defined as the ‘the state or quality ...