Pukka Herbs has joined brands such as Tesco and Marks and Spencer in the fight against climate change by becoming only the 13th company in the UK to have its climate goal – to be zero carbon by 2030 – validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The confirmation comes shortly after the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) ...
Natural deodorant manufacturer, Crystal Spring, has achieved ISO certification in Goods Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for the manufacture and supply of cosmetic products. Following a rigorous auditing process, Crystal Spring, the manufacturer of the Salt of the Earth range of natural deodorants, was assessed and certified as meeting the requirements of ISO 22716:200 – an international standard, which provides guidelines for ...
Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), the major antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound in green tea, has been shown to reduce memory loss and improve learning triggered by a high fat and high fructose diet, according to new research published in The Faseb Journal. Dr Tim Bond, a tea scientist from the Tea Advisory Panel (TAP) notes: “This laboratory study reviewed three different diets: a ...
New research published in Nutrients underlines the importance of nutrition on brain health at every stage of life and help alleviate a wide range of cognitive issues — including evidence it could help stall dementia. Author of the study, public health nutritionist Dr Emma Derbyshire, concludes that omega-3 supplementation may have an important role to play in maintaining and augmenting ...
Pancreatic Cancer Action has launched the Turn it Purple Pharmacy of the Year Award which encourages pharmacies across the UK to raise awareness pancreatic cancer. Every November, pharmacies across the UK take part in the campaign for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. To recognise the work pharmacies do, the charity – which focuses on early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer – will ...
HTC Health has donated a number of bulk supplements to support the charity, Mama Biashara. The wholesaler donated flaxseed oil, calcium, vitamin C and fish oil to the Kenyan-based charity. Mama Biashara works with the very poorest of families in slum areas across Kenya. The charity provides grants to marginalised people in Kenya so they can set up small, sustainable ...
Hope’s Relief natural skincare is formulated for skin prone to eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis and safe for babies upwards. Australia’s number one natural eczema range is already backed by a pilot study showing 93% of users reported significant improvement in their symptoms*, latest research has further strengthened the product credibility. All five Hope’s Relief topical skin products have now been ...
Hampshire-based natural deodorant manufacturer, Crystal Spring Consumer Division, has achieved ISO certification in Goods Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for the manufacture and supply of cosmetic products. Following a rigorous auditing process, Crystal Spring, the manufacturer of the Salt of the Earth range of natural deodorants, was assessed and certified as meeting the requirements of ISO 22716:200 – an international standard, which ...
G&G Vitamins has launched a new children’s multivitamin product, Kid’s Rainbow Food. The idea for the new product came about when G&G Vitamin’s Brand Director was trying to source a supplement for his two young children. He realised that whilst there were many products on the market, none of them fitted his requirements: organic, based on whole foods, balanced for the ...
Viridian Nutrition has become the first vitamin company in the world to be Certified Palm Oil Free (CPOF). The Palm Oil Free Certification Accreditation Programme (POFCAP) is the first certification of its kind in the world. Managed by a not-for-profit organisation, the extensive certification process involves thoroughly exploring and tracing all potential palm oil (and its derivatives) ingredients of a ...