Food and Drink

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

Better Nature appoints ex-Planet CEO to board

Ex-Planet Organic Peter Marsh has joined the board of tempeh brand Better Nature to support its expansion plans.

Rollagranola announces acquisition of Primrose’s Kitchen

Hertfordshire-based granola and snack brand Rollagranola has announced its purchase of Primrose’s Kitchen.

Oyetty Meals launches with taste of West Africa

A new West African ready meals brand, Oyetty Meals, has been launched by the founders of Afro-Caribbean web-based ‘superstore’ Samis Online.

Flower Burger celebrates Pride with limited edition Rainbow Burger

Flower Burger has created a limited edition Rainbow Burger to celebrate Pride, with a portion of the proceeds going to Galop and Mind Out.

Heura and LEON launch ‘Powered By Pride’ campaign

Heura and LEON have united for their first collaborative campaign, ‘Powered By Pride’ to support displaced LGBTIQ+ people around the globe

Planetary health confirmed as top global consumer concern

The latest Lifestyle & Attitude Survey by Innova Market Insights reveals the health of the planet as the top global consumer concern.

Welcome to Shroom Town

In a bid to spread ‘mushroom love’, London Nootropics and OH MY SHROOMS have collaborated to launch a pop-up coffee bar, Shroom Town.

No Jiggery Pokery from Cawston Press

Cawston Press has announced the launch of a new marketing campaign – Life’s Best Pressed – which focuses on its sparkling soft drinks range.

ProVeg opens office in China

ProVeg has expanded its global reach by opening an office in China, marking the first time an NGO promoting alternative proteins has done so.

H!P unwraps white oat chocolate bar

Marking its first foray into the white chocolate market, H!P has expanded its portfolio with a Berry Crunch White Chocolate Bar.

Chill and Unwind with new evening time snack bars

New snack brand Unwind has launched with a three-strong collection of natural, hand-baked 40g bars designed specifically for evening time.

Sambazon introduces ‘world first’ Açaí Bowls to UK

Sambazon has announced the launch of the ‘world’s first’ frozen, organic Açaí Bowls in packaging made entirely from recyclable plant fibre.

SA calls school meal increase ‘miserly’

An uplift to the cost of free school meals of 7p per pupil, per meal, has been called ‘miserly’ by the Soil Association.

How UK can quit its ‘addiction to volatile food imports’ –...

The Sustainable Food Trust says it’s time to change the way we farm and reduce our ‘addiction to volatile food imports’.

Industry reacts to Government White Paper on National Food Strategy

The response to the National Food Strategy review, published today by Defra, has been described by the Soil Association as ‘thin gruel’.

Organix celebrates 30th birthday with new meal and snack ranges

Organix, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, has launched two new food collections: Baby Meals and Organix Kids. 

‘Eco first’ soups from Soupologie

Aiming to offer taste and convenience while minimizing food waste, Soupologie has launched its ‘first-to-market’ frozen Souper Cubes.

Soil Association Certification welcomes new CEO

In a statement Soil Association Certification has confirmed Dominic Robinson as its new chief executive officer.

Seggiano dishes up loose organic pastas

Seggiano has introduced its first loose format organic pastas in the form of Cavatappi and Casarecce to appeal to zero-waste consumers.

News in brief

HIPPEAS limited edition packs of Chickpea Puffs in three ‘far-out flavours’ are launching in support of the new film Minions: The Rise of Gru.