Food and Drink

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

Sustainable Foods Summit to discuss popularity of plant-based

The Sustainable Foods Summit, by Ecovia Intelligence, returns on 8-11 June with a focus on plant-based and organic.

Bute Island grabs best product in 2021 FreeFrom Food Awards

Scottish vegan cheese producer Bute Islands Foods walked off with the Product of the Year award at this year’s FreeFrom Food Awards (FFFA).

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.

Teapigs claims sector first with refreshing new kombucha trio

Teapigs has launched a line of kombuchas, brewed in small batches in the UK using a live SCOBY and the brand’s sustainably sourced tea.

Get in the mood with Clipper Teas latest organic infusions

Clipper Teas has introduced three organic infusions with functional ingredients to support health and focus on key consumer wellness trends.

Keto snack company Fatt rebrands, expands distribution

As part of its strategy to become market leader in the keto category, snack brand Fatt has undergone a rebrand and is expanding distribution.

‘Eat them to defeat them’, celebs tell children

Jamie Oliver is among the celebrities backing Veg Power’s new Eat Them to Defeat Them advert TV encouraging children to eat more veg.

‘Fika with’ explores three contrasting Nordic organic markets

Emerging organic trends in the Nordic market was the topic of discussion for the second instalment of Fika with – a virtual series by NOFF.

UK organic land conversion up 12%

Soil Association Certification has welcomed figures published by Defra showing an uplift in UK farmers seeking organic conversion.

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Higher Nature’s Immune Effervescent is a natural, elderberry flavoured drink containing vitamin C, zinc and high-strength vitamin D3.

Australia-UK trade deal ‘unfavourable’ for British farmers

Ahead of the G7 Summit, International Trade Secretary Liz Truss says negotiators are ‘in a sprint’ to secure a trade deal with Australia.

ChickP confirms new APAC home

In a strategic move which will bring the brand closer to its Asia Pacific (APAC) customers, ChickP is set to open its first Singapore office.

News in brief

Whole Earth has secured its first grocery listing for its Sparkling Drinks range, launching its 4-packs into Sainsbury’s this month.

‘Fika with’ returns for organic food roundtable

New virtual series 'Fika with' returns with a roundtable discussion featuring Organic Denmark, Organic Sweden and Pro Luomu.

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Greenfrog Botanic has launched a line of Shampoo Bars created as ‘the solid shampoo that’ll give liquid versions a run for their money’.

‘New world of packaging possibilities’ trialled by Coca-Cola in Hungary

AdeZ, a Coca-Cola owned plant-based drink brand, is trialling the use of paper bottles in an online grocery store in Hungary.

Munchfit secures £1.2MN investment through Crowdcube campaign

Healthy meal brand MunchFit has closed £1.2 million through a Crowdcube crowdfunding campaign, securing investment from 330 ‘Fitvestors’.

Peter Marsh announces retirement as CEO of Planet Organic

Planet Organic CEO Peter Marsh has announced that later this year he will retire from the position he’s held since 2008.

Short supply chains create value, reports SA

Short supply chains create social, economic and environmental value of £3.70 for every £1 spent, says Farmer-Focused Routes to Market report.

COVID prompts one in four to cut back on animal products

Since the start of the pandemic, one in four have reduced the amount of animal products they consume, according to The Vegan Society.