Food and Drink

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

It’s a win-win for ‘world first’ cacao-free chocolate

UK food tech start-up WNWN (pronounced ‘win-win’) Food Labs has launched what it is positioning as the world’s first cacao-free chocolate.

£50,000 prize fund supports farmers towards net zero

Agriconnect has assisted in launching the Journey to Net Zero competition with the School of Sustainable Food and Farming.

‘Follow New York’s example’, group urges C40 mayors

Group urges C40 mayors to follow New York's example to accelerate adoption of plant-based foods as a solution to the climate emergency.

Sturgeon invited to join Plant Based Treaty

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been invited to enter Scotland into the Plant Based Treat by the City of Edinburgh Council.

Meatless Farm extends range with UK plant-based first

Meatless Farm has expanded its product range with four new SKUs including the UK’s first branded plant-based meat-filled pasta.

Daylesford reveals Christmas edit

Daylesford Organic has unveiled its Christmas collection for 2023, with a raft of new festive products including its first advent calendars.

Morrisons becomes first UK organisation to achieve BSI Kitemark™ certification for carbon-neutral...

As part of its plans to achieve net zero operations by 2035, Morrisons has become the first UK retailer to have a product certified...

Meal Reveal: Hellmann’s Launches AI Recipe Tool to Cut Household Food...

5 Mins Read Unilever-owned mayo brand Hellmann’s has rolled out an AI-enabled tool that uses an ingredient scan to produce recipes that can help...

Holdstock celebrates 20 years at Soil Association

Lee Holdstock, business development manager at the Soil Association, has celebrated 20 years of working with the organic certifier – a milestone which has been marked with his inclusion in Yeo Valley’s ‘Reasons to be cheerful’ corridor.

Just a Dash

Dash Water has launched its new British sparkling waters, infused with wonky or surplus fruit or vegetables.

Natural Products Scandinavia & Nordic Organic Food Fair 2017 registration opens

The Nordic region’s biggest trade shows for natural and organic food and drink, health and beauty products has opened visitor registration.

Festive drinks from Belvoir

Looking towards the festive season, Belvoir Fruit Farms has introduced two new seasonal drinks: Christmas Cordial and Festive Fruit Punch.

Morrisons delivers organic veg box offer

Morrisons has launched a slate of value veg boxes – including an organic option – in what it says is a bid to make fresh veg affordable for all UK families.

Ditch the teabags anti-plastic campaigners tell consumers

A campaign started by anti-plastic campaigners and gardeners is urging consumers to switch from tea bags to loose tea to avoid plastic contamination of garden compost.

Nush in a rush

Nut milk yoghurt brand Nush has entered the childrens’ and the on-the-go categories with the introduction of its Nush in a Rush dairy-free yoghurt tubes.

The plot thickens…

The Veggie Plot is a new brand of savoury yogurts that blend no-fat, no-added-sugar Greek yogurt with vegetables and herbs.

Fresh new lines from Nairn’s

Nairn’s is offering up a new oatcake variety as well as a three-strong range of on-the-go Oat Bars for healthier snacking.

Fruit juice linked with increased risk of all-cause mortality

A new study by US researchers suggests that the sugar content in both fizzy drinks and fruit juice can contribute to shortened lifespans.

Experts warn of high protein diet risks

Popular high protein diets have been shown to help people lose weight but could be putting long-term followers at risk of kidney damage, experts warn.   

‘The time is now for organic’ says unified Organic September campaign

Soil Association will lead a ‘joint approach’ for this year’s Organic September, teaming up with the Organic Trade Board for ‘a unified campaign’.