Food and Drink

Bringing the natural and organic products industry the latest food and drink news from around the UK and Ireland.

OF&G launches manifesto of ‘essential truths’

OF&G has published a manifesto highlighting key advantages of organic 'in response to unprecedented transitional upheaval in farming’.

Clare McDermott ‘sadly missed’ after Soil Association exit

NPN hears from Martin Sawyer about Clare McDermott, who has left the Soil Association after eight years as business development director.

Russell & Atwell gains investment from Dragons’ Den duo

Fresh chocolate brand Russell & Atwell has received investment from two multimillionaires after founders Steve Russell and Giles Atwell presented a pitch on the...

Veganuary: 83% of participants plan permanent diet change

Following its most successful campaign yet, Veganuary reveals that 85% of sign-ups are now planning permanent dietary changes.

Clipper moves to fully recyclable packaging

In a move will save over 20 tonnes of plastic from landfill or incineration each year, Clipper has launched fully recyclable packaging.

Nairn’s gets creative with first TV ad campaign

Nairn’s has announced it has invested £1 million in its first ever TV-led brand campaign, with ‘nything Goes’ as its central theme. Edinburgh-based The Lane...

Perkier announces carbon neutral status

As part of its mission to become a Net Zero company by 2030, healthy snack bar brand Perkier has announced it is now carbon neutral.

RIFCo vibrant redesign aims to attract younger audience

The Really Interesting Food Company (RIFCo) has undergone a transformation to attract a younger demographic.

ChicP celebrates 6th anniversary with earthy new look

Sustainable food brand ChicP has unveiled a new and refreshed brand identity to celebrate its 6th birthday.

‘Be on the right side of history’ – Future Food Movement

To tackle ‘the huge climate skills and knowledge gap’, a mass food industry upskilling programme has been launched.

Spotlight series

Verdino Green Foods UK is adding to its meat-free offering with the introduction of three new products developed to reflect the ‘real' thing.

Treat climate crisis with ‘same urgency’ as COVID, survey says

60% of Brits remain unaware of the extent to which cocoa, coffee and banana yields are set to decline over the next three decades

Spotlight series

The Panda Liquorice brand has undergone a design overhaul with all products sporting a fresh new upbeat, positive and eye-catching design.

2020: a year of unprecedented global growth for organic

Organic retail sales grew by €14 billion in 2020, to exceed €120 billion, according to FiBL and IFOAM – Organics International.

The Vegan Kind welcomes ex-H&B CEO as non-exec chairman

UK plant-based grocery retailer The Vegan Kind has announced the appointment of Tony Buffin as non-executive director (chairman).

Organic retailer Better Food releases first impact report

Better Food has released an Impact Report to give a snapshot of where it is and would like to be in terms of its effect on people and planet.

DrinkWell claims UK first with biodegradable water bottle

Marking its first foray into the soft drinks market, DrinkWell has launched the UK’s first fully biodegradable on-the-go water bottle.

Red Loon lands to spice up seasonings sector

Red Loon has rebranded and is launching into retail with two authentic seasonings to take the nation’s cooking to the ‘next level’.

Get buzzing with new natural energy drink

Drinks start-up Buzzed has created what it is positioning as the first energy tonic water which can be consumed on its own or as a mixer.

Organic market ‘breaks £3 BN mark’

The organic market has broken the £3BN mark, ‘significantly outperforming non-organic sales’ and demonstrating ‘exceptional resilience’.