Food and Drink

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

‘100% beef-free’ claim for plant-based Whopper was misleading, ASA rules

Claims made by Burger King that its plant-based Rebel Whopper product is '100% beef-free' were misleading, the ASA ruled this week.

Contactless coffee: Better Food and City to Sea revive reusables

Better Food is partnering with City to Sea on a #ContactlessCoffee initiative to enable the ethical retailer to create safely revive the use of reusables. 

Spanish plant-based meat brand enters UK market

Spanish brand Heura has entered the UK ­- initially into The Vegan Kind and Planet Organic - with its range of plant-based ‘meat’ products.

Brighton & Hove receives Gold Sustainable Food Place Award

Brighton & Hove has become the first UK city to receive the Gold Sustainable Food Place Award, run by the Sustainable Food Places Network.

New wellness drink Emunity harnesses benefits of nettles

New Emunity has been created as a ready-to-drink natural health drink to offer the healing and immune-boosting benefits of nettle in a can.

Happy Inside harnesses power of Japanese knotweed for gut-healthy drinks

Founded during lockdown, start-up Happy Inside has created a line of ‘lip smacking’ no-added sugar drinks formulated to boost gut health.

Canadian dairy processor Saputo acquires vegan cheese company Bute Island Foods

Scottish vegan cheese producer Bute Island Foods has been acquired by Canadian co Saputo, one of the top ten dairy processors in the world.

H&B’s George Dymond to replace Planet Organic’s Peter Marsh

Following the announcement that Peter Marsh is due to retire as Planet Organic CEO, the chain confirms his successor is George Dymond of H&B.

Concerns voiced as Natasha’s Law takes effect

Natasha’s Law came into effect on 1 October but many businesses reported a lack of preparedness and the regulations were met with confusion.

First Free From Easter Award-winners revealed

The winners of the inaugural Free From Easter Award 2022 have been announced in time for the run-up to Easter in April.

‘Long awaited’ EU-wide adoption of max THC limits in hemp

The EC is to amend regulation to reflect new EU-wide maximum levels of Delta-9-THC in hemp seed and hemp oil.

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.

Organix announces new MD

Organix Brands Ltd has announced Matt Goddard as its newly appointed managing director, replacing Mark Golder who left earlier this year

VAHDAM India partners with Nicole Scherzinger for gift set

VAHDAM India has launched a limited-edition self-care gift in partnership with singer, songwriter and TV personality Nicole Scherzinger.

Nominations open for the Nation’s Favourite

The search is on for the Nation’s Favourite Organic Food & Drink Product – the biggest category of this year’s BOOM Awards.

VFC Foods steps in to save Meatless Farm from administration

Following reports that Meatless Farm was heading towards bankruptcy, VFC Foods has announced its acquisition of the plant-based company.

Natural & Organic Products Expo opens visitor registration with a fresh...

Returning with a brand-new contemporary look, this year’s Natural & Organic Products Expo (NOPEX) has opened registration for its highly anticipated 2024 edition, which...

Nordic Organic Food Fair launches The Good Food Fair ahead of...

Event organisers Diversified Communications, behind the highly successful Nordic Organic Food Fair, has launched The Good Food Fair, which will take place for the...

Influencers tell followers to ‘Feed Your Happy’ on behalf of OTB

Social media influencer Coral Golding – Coral Pearl to her followers – is among the names boosting the Organic Trade Board’s 2019 Organic Feed Your Happy Campaign.

UK organic milk sees growth in 2016, but still lags behind...

According to the Organic Milk Market Report, UK organic milk volumes rose 4.4% in 2016, in contrast to the conventional milk category which fell by 1.9%.