Food and Drink

Danish liquorice brand Lakrids by Bülow has introduced a new two-strong limited edition of its chocolate-coated liquorice, BÆRRIES.

The number of British producers farming organically has increased by almost 2%, according to the latest figures released by Defra.

The winners of the BOOM Awards have been unveiled at a hybrid physical and digital event, organized by the Soil Association.

Crosta & Mollica has added the first all-natural, plant-based option to its pizza range, in the form of Vegana Pizza and Pizzetta.

Vegan frozen pizza company One Planet Pizza has launched a YouTube series, OPP Round For Tea, in which founders Mike and Joe Hill create vegan pizzas together with a host of plant-based innovators.

Globetrotting may be off limits, but Rosie Greenaway tours the Foods of the World sector to see which foreign influences are on shelves. 

To tackle ‘the huge climate skills and knowledge gap’, a mass food industry upskilling programme has been launched.

Nearly 400 exhibiting companies from 42 countries will be showcasing their latest food and drink innovations to thousands of trade buyers and retailers at The Natural Food Show (ExCel, London, 22-23 April), which opens on Sunday.

Lucy’s Wine – described as ‘the new destination for natural, organic and sustainable wines’ – has opened its virtual doors to wine lovers.

Two new Government ELM schemes have been welcomed by the SA. But, says the charity, ‘these schemes won’t work in isolation’.

Newly launched oat milk chocolate brand HiP (Happiness in Plants) has secured a major new listing in the shape of WHSmith Travel Retail.

Supermarket chain Carrefour has become the first in France to be granted the French Government’s national ‘anti-food waste’ label.

To coincide with a brand refresh, plant-based nutrition brand PRESS Healthfoods has created a new campaign, ExPRESS Yourself.

A growing number of UK farmers are going through organic land conversion, new data from Defra confirms, with a 34% rise in 2021.

A new range of coconut vinegar-based hot sauces from Buko has launched onto UK shelves and is claimed to be a world first.

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

Following the release of the IPBES Global Assessment on Monday 6 May, the Soil Association has issued a statement of response, calling it a 'stark warning' about over-use of the world's natural resources. 

Reacting to the growing demand for dairy-free milk chocolate alternatives, Montezuma's has introduced its new Like No Udder range.

A range of Biltong has been launched by snack brand EMBER aiming to fill a gap in the market for high protein snacks that deliver on both health and taste.

Start-up The Real Foodists has introduced its innovative plant-based Yo’ridge range into the UK, after securing a $2.5 million investment.