Food and Drink

Biotiful has taken its first step into the plant-based sector with the launch of the ‘world’s first’ line of Plant Based Oat Kefir drinks.

As the world prepares for COP26, farmers have been sharing their experiences ‘on the front line of climate change’.

Planet Organic is opening in Bermondsey on 21st September, its 12th store and the first of three new sites it plans to open this year.

Veganuary reports that six months on from its annual campaign, 82% of new recruits were still consuming 50% less meat and animal products.  

Footballer Marcus Rashford is urging MPs to back recommendations made in the National Food Strategy to address rising food insecurity levels.  

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

Nourish London’s new Limited Edition – Celebrating 10 Years of Green Beauty Collection marks its decade in business.

Rude Health’s first mass reach, multi-channel campaign, created in conjunction with creative agency BMB, is set to go live on 6 September.

The team behind Deliciously Ella ­have announced they have bought out all their investors, turning the company back into a family business.

The month-long, industry-wide celebration of Organic September kicks off today, as the Soil Association and OTB report record engagement.

Scottish co-op Greencity has started using an electric powered trike to deliver food to cafes, restaurants and retailers in Glasgow.

Radnor Hills has partnered with The Pink Ribbon Foundation to support breast cancer charities and UK families living with cancer.

Munchy Seeds is furthering its efforts to become a more sustainable food business through a collaboration with Greener Earth Project.

S-Ventures PLC has announced the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of the UK plant-based nutrition brand Pulsin.

Toast Ale's new Raspberry Sour low-alcohol beer is made with surplus bread and wonky raspberries in collaboration with Rubies in the Rubble.

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.

Female-founded Montanya has brought to the UK its sustainable craft rum, produced in its B Corp-certified distillery in the Rocky Mountains.

A study of 2,000 European Gen Zers showed that this young demographic is hungry for radical change and an overhaul of the food system.

Meal subscription service Tastily has a bold rebrand as part of its goal to lead the pre-made meal delivery category and rival recipe boxes.

British oat milk producer Glebe Farm has won the legal case brought against it by Oatly for trademark infringement.