Food and Drink

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Antibiotic use by SA-certified livestock farmers below national average

A new report reveals that organic livestock farmers certified by the Soil Association have much lower antibiotic use than average levels.

Biotiful introduces barista-style kefir coffee to UK market

Kefir brand Biotiful has introduced Kefir + Coffee, combining cultured milk kefir and cold-brewed Arabica coffee for a barista-style drink.

HFMA announces new chair and vice president

Steve Mann, director of external regulatory affairs at Nelsons, has been confirmed as chair of the Health Food Manufacturers’ Association.

Beyond Chocolate partnership announces sustainability goals for Belgian market

Having launched in December 2018 with the support of Belgian Development Cooperation, Beyond Chocolate has released its second annual report.

Superdrug joins Veganuary Workplace Challenge

Superdrug is among the UK businesses which have joined Veganuary’s Workplace Challenge, encouraging its teams to ‘eat vegan for January’.

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...

Soil Association Certification welcomes new CEO

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

Higher Nature and Peppersmiths sold, administrator confirms

Tree of Life and The Health Store administrators, Interpath Advisory, respond to NPN’s request for comment.  

Julienne Bruno creates Collection 01 dairy-free trio

Aiming to offer a different perspective on plant-based food, Julienne Bruno has launched three new dairy-free ‘cheeses’ in its Collection 01.

LAKRIDS BY BÜLOW pops up at St Pancras

Danish confectionery brand LAKRIDS BY BÜLOW is launching a new pop-up store at London’s St. Pancras Station.

Jay&Joy acquired after listeriosis outbreak

French plant-based cheese brand Jay&Joy has been acquired after being placed in receivership over a lysteria outbreak linked to its products.

Politicians ‘lagging behind’ public opinion on meat reduction

Nearly three-fifths of Brits have reduced their meat intake while 57% believe the nation should cut its consumption of animal products.

Misinformation, Corporate Greed & Rising Costs: How Heather Mills’ Alt-Meat Brand...

8 Mins Read British vegan entrepreneur Heather Mills has announced that her legacy plant-based meat brand VBites is entering administration this week, after failing...

Ryton Organic Gardens ‘too expensive to run’

Garden Organic, the non-profit owner of Ryton Organic Gardens in Warwickshire, has confirmed that the site is being marketed by property advisors ahead of an expected sale.

OTB welcomes new general manager

Last month saw the appointment of Cristina Dimetto as the OTB's new general manager, who joins ahead of this year’s Organic September campaign.

Foraging Fox gets crafty with Fox Box

The Foraging Fox has introduced a food-gifting element to its range in the form of the Fox Box. The gift set features 255g bottles of...

Mahtay brings sparkling yerba maté to market

Mahtay is a new brand of sparkling yerba maté sparkling tea which has launched in the UK.

Soda Folk gets creative with new booze-inspired recipes

Craft soda brand Soda Folk has launched five new naturally low-calorie and low-sugar sodas onto the market, including three booze-inspired flavours.

21 Bites insect food store goes live

Fucibo Co has launched 21 Bites, a new online portal selling insect-based products, claimed to be the first of its type in Europe.

Juiceburst rebrands, reformulates, extends range

Soft drinks brand Juiceburst has reformulated and rebranded across its entire portfolio, as well as creating two new additions to its core range.