Food and Drink

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

The People’s Pantry delivers zero-waste shopping to North London

Utilizing ‘Ernie’, a repurposed, battery-powered vintage milk float, The People’s Pantry is selling packaging-free essentials in Muswell Hill.

News in brief

Following the launch of its White Chocolate Pretzels, snack brand Olly’s has announced listings in Whole Foods US and Sam’s Club China.

Spotlight series

The team at Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil has refreshed its range with a fresh look, new products and new pack sizes following consumer feedback.

What, no food bill? The SA responds to Queen’s Speech

Following the Queen’s Speech in Parliament today, the Soil Association has called the lack of mention of a Food Bill ‘deeply disappointing’.

Rollagranola announces acquisition of Primrose’s Kitchen

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

ProVeg Incubator welcomes first Ukrainian start-up

Thirteen plant-based food and drink start-ups have joined the ProVeg Incubator programme, including for the first time a Ukrainian company.

Overherd Brands innovates with UK oat milk first

Aiming to cause a stir in plant-based milk, Overherd Oat Drink Powder is launching to offer a more sustainable alternative to RTD milks.

Organic brands invited to join RangeMe for Organic September

The OTB and Soil Association Certification have formed a partnership with RangeMe to ‘increase the visibility of certified organic products’.

Samworth Brothers explores closure of Revolution Kitchen

Yet another plant-based brand is facing closure as Samworth Brothers reveals its in talks about potentially closing Revolution Kitchen.

Mintel highlights ‘Trust the Process’, ‘Age Reframed’ and ‘Eating: Optimised’ as...

“It’s been a year of change,” says Jenny Zegler, Director of Mintel Food & Drink. “With the lingering effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, fluctuating...

‘Disruptive’ dairy brand All Things Butter announces partnership with RABI to...

Somerset based organic dairy brand, All Things Butter, have annouced their partnership with farming charity RABI (Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution). The 'disruptive' dairy brand...

Melissa Hemsley adds to an ‘unmissable line-up’ at GO! Organic ...

Dubbed ‘the queen of the kitchen’ by Marie Claire, celebrity cook Melissa Hemsley – one half of the Hemsley + Hemsley sisters – has been confirmed to be filling the final Organic Kitchen slot at GO! Organic, closing the festival with an interactive session at 4pm on Sunday 9 September.

Veganuary fights decision to ban bus ads

Two ads promoting veganism which were removed from buses by Arriva are to be reinstated after the Veganuary campaign successfully fought the decision.

Wake Up To Organic 2017 – the mini-movie!

Natural Products News hit the streets of Brighton yesterday to find out how the city's independent natural products retailers were marking this year's Wake Up To Organic. Here's the video we made after we got back from our whistle stop tour of the stores! 

Simplee Aloe infused coconut water

Aloe vera brand Simplee Aloe says that it is shaking up the coconut water category with the introduction to the UK of an aloe...

Andean Sol brings superfood firsts from South America

Superfood brand Andean Sol has introduced six new products sourced from the Andean region of South America.

Food for Thought raises a glass with Organic Wine Club

Health food retailer Food For Thought is collaborating with the Organic Wine Club in a new venture at its two stores in Guildford and Kingston.

Love Hemp Water launches in UK

Love Hemp Water, claimed to be the first functional water in Europe to contain natural CBD hemp extract, has landed in the UK.

A Real Handful of protein in a bar

Natural snack brand Real Handful has added a two-strong line-up of protein bars to its range, in the form of: Choc Orange Chase and Sea Salt Caramellow.

Need help going vegan? There’s an app for that

The Vegan Society is launching what is says is the first ever app designed to help people become vegan.