What is the difference between biodegradable and compostable? As people find more and more ways to become sustainable and reduce their company’s impact on the planet, two words are cropping up within the food supplement industry: biodegradable and compostable. But what do they mean? What is biodegradable? If an item is biodegradable, it can […]
Pre workouts are becoming increasingly popular with people looking to increase their output at the gym, by increasing their energy with combinations of food supplement ingredients.
Making Your Product Stand Out In a Retail Space Having a prominent retail presence for your product is an amazing way to generate profit and get your brand noticed by a vast audience. However, getting a customer to pick up your product in store rather than your competition might not be as easy as you […]
Meeting Retail Buyers So, you’ve spent time creating your dream product, sent out samples and now you have a meeting with a retail buyer lined up. This might seem daunting, but it could work out to be one of the most lucrative meetings you will ever have. The way buyers work is unique to each […]
The global wellness market is expected to reach $249.4 billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 6.4% compared to 183.1 billion in 2015.
From super charged smoothies to sleeping aids, it’s clear to see the growth of wellness in the UK is at an all time high. One of the biggest health and beauty retailers in the UK even has a designated “wellness” space in their newest Covent Garden store. This space boasts over 36 new brands and […]
Did you know – Apples aren’t true to seed, meaning when you plant an apple, sometimes it doesn’t grow into the same variety of apple that it came from.
What are claims? While researching for your next beauty product you may notice that a lot of vitamins and minerals come equipped with EFSA approved health claims that can be placed on pack. However, unlike health claims, a beauty from within claim regulates what you can say from a visual perspective, allowing you to be […]
Vitamin D is now the UK’s most popular single food supplement as sales of vitamin D supplements increased by 7% in 2018. According to Mintel, around 33% of supplement buyers and consumers chose to purchase vitamin D supplements, followed closely by vitamin C at 27%. Around £442 million was spent on vitamins in 2018 within […]
Sleeping disorders will affect almost 50% of the adult population, and 30% of children between the ages of 10-18, with the most common cause being from insomnia. Insomnia is defined when the person is having one or more of the following symptoms; difficulty staying asleep, waking up several times a night, waking up earlier than […]
What are capsules? In 1968, the use of capsules rose within the medical industry as an alternative way of consuming medicines and food supplements without the negative effects of bad tastes and bitterness that often-put people off consuming tablets. The most popular form of capsule is the hard-shelled capsule, which often contain dry powdered ingredients. […]