Irish studies show how vitamin D may prime body’s natural defences against Covid-19
Two important new studies by researchers in Ireland highlight the potentially important role Vitamin D may play priming the body’s defences against the Covid-19 virus.
CBD brand warned over ‘crush corona’ claim
The US Food and Drug Administration this week warned a company founded by a former professional football player stop making claims that CBD can treat COVID-19, or face legal action.
Holland & Barrett pulls plug on Swedish operation, closes all 21 stores
Holland & Barrett Sweden AB, the UK-based health food retailer’s Swedish operation, has closed all its 22 stores after the business was placed in administration in late March.
BREAKING: Natural & Organic Products Europe 2020 cancelled
Natural & Organic Products Europe 2020 has been cancelled following an announcement that the exhibition venue, ExCeL London, is to be converted into a temporary NHS-operated hospital.
Irish heath stores designated “essential retail” status in new Covid-19 guidance
Health food retailers in Ireland this week learned they had been designated “essential retail” status by the Irish Government, meaning they can continue to stay open during the unfolding Covid-19…
Health food stores to stay open during COVID-19 crisis, Number 10 confirms
Health food stores and natural food stores will be permitted to stay open during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, under strict new controls on retail businesses announced today by the UK…
‘Dear Minister, it is essential that health stores remain open’
The Health Food Manufacturers Association (HFMA) has told the UK’s Public Health Minister, Jo Churchill, that it is “essential that health food stores can remain open” during the COVID-19 crisis.
Planet Organic announces takeover of As Nature Intended
Trailbazing UK health and wellbeing retailer Planet Organic has acquired As Nature Intended, the chain of seven London-based organic and natural food stores.
EFSA: ‘No evidence’ food is a transmission route for coronavirus
The European Food Safety Authority says there is currently no evidence that food is a likely source or route of transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Poll finds ‘overwhelming support’ for FSA CBD regulation
A new YouGov poll commissioned by The Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (The ACI) demonstrates what is describes as “overwhelming support” for recent Food Standards Agency guidance on CBD.