NZ health authorities issue fresh warning over joint health ingredient
For the second time this year the New Zealand Ministry of Health has issued a warning about supplements containing Artemisia annua extract, following a series of reports indicating liver harm.
VITHIT launches in Australia, predicts 4 million sales value in first 18 months
Low-calorie vitamin drink brand VITHIT has launched in Australia, with an initial listing in 700 Coles stores.
Blackmores reports strong growth in Aus and Asia, with China sales up 30%
Leading Australian supplement brand Blackmores this week reported strong first quarter results, with a 15 per cent increase in revenue to $154 million and a 7% lift in net profit.
Coca-Cola takes stake in Australia’s Made Group
Coca-Cola is taking a 45 per cent stake in Australian health-forward beverages brand owner Made Group.
New Zealand organic market grows 30% to top NZ$600m
The New Zealand organic sector has grown 30 per cent since 2015 to now be worth $600 million per year, buoyed by consumer demand in NZ and globally.
Brisbane-based Locako gains listing for its grass-fed collagen bars
Brisbane-based health food brand Locako has secured a listing in 45 branches of Australian health food chain Healthy Life for its recently launched Grass Fed Collagen Bars.
Clean beauty demand drives growth for Australia’s Total Beauty Network
Increasing consumer demand for ‘clean’ beauty products is driving record growth for Melbourne-headquartered Total Beauty Network (TBN), with sales up 38 per cent on last year.
Changing the debate on natural health in New Zealand
A campaign last year by natural health advocacy group the New Zealand Wellness Association (NZWA) played a pivotal role in seeing off divisive new legislation proposed for the regulation of…
Australia’s Healthy Life opens second store-in-store unit
Australian natural products chain Healthy Life has opened its second store-in-store, taking its total store portfolio to 47.
Plenty of good intentions on eco-packaging, but limited willingness to pay extra
New research carried out in Australia reveals a gap between good intentions on green issues and a willingness to pay extra for eco-friendly products