Irish health food campaigners secure VAT delay
Health food retailers, brand-owners and campaigners in Ireland have been celebrating a decision to defer the imposition a new 23% VAT rate on food supplements.
Sweden’s self-care market grows 3.6% to pass SEK5bn
Sweden’s self-care market grew 3.6% in 2018 to be worth over SEK 5 billion, according to new data compiled by the trade Swedish body Svensk Egenvård and Euromonitor International.
Peter Aldis steps down as Holland & Barrett CEO
Peter Aldis has stepped down as chief executive of leading European health food retailer Holland & Barrett International with immediate effect after 10 years in the top job and 29…
Targeted supplementation could cut €billions from Europe’s health care bill
New economic analyses commissioned by Food Supplements Europe (FSE) shows billions of Euros could be cut from the cost of Europe’s healthcare bill with a programme of targeted supplementation.
Expanding exports help drive growth at HayMax
UK-based organic drug-free allergen barrier balm pioneer HayMax reports strong trading in 2018, with turnover up 15% despite an uncertain economic climate.
US cannabis based drinks market set to pass $1bn in 2022
US sales of cannabis-based drinks jumped to $86 million in 2018, according to the new 2019 US CBD Drinks Reportfrom food and drink experts Zenith Global and US industry newsletter…
FDA announces biggest shake-up of US supplements regulation since DSHEA
The US Food and Drug Administration has announced plans for "one of the most significant modernizations of dietary supplement regulation and oversight” since the enactment of the Dietary Supplement Health…
Food Supplements Europe recruits top trade bodies
Four prominent European trade bodies have joined pan-European lobby group Food Supplements Europe (FSE).
Vitamin D boosts immune system to fight lethal drug-resistant TB
Vitamin D has been shown to speed up the clearance TB bacteria in the lungs of people with multi-drug resistant TB.
Honey New Zealand commits to five-year Manuka planting programme
One of New Zealand’s largest producers of Manuka honey has committed to plant at least 360,000 Manuka seedlings in the first half of this year.