Food and Drink

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

Inaugural Free From Christmas Awards full of the festive spirit

The winners of the first ever Free From Christmas Awards 2021 have been announced, with Cocoa Libre and Three Spirit winning the top honours.

Red Loon lands to spice up seasonings sector

Red Loon has rebranded and is launching into retail with two authentic seasonings to take the nation’s cooking to the ‘next level’.

Heura ‘redefines’ plant-based food manufacturing

Heura has launched a multidisciplinary scientific approach to manufacturing which ‘redefines’ plant-based food production.

Morrisons launches carbon neutral eggs

As part of a commitment to be directly supplied by ‘zero emission’ British farms by 2030, Morrisons has launched its own carbon neutral eggs. 

Nurture Brands acquires Doisy & Dam

Following its acquisition of Indie Bay Snacks early this month, food and beverage FMCG company Nurture Brands has now bought Doisy & Dam.

Love Cocoa secures £4.25 million to fund first physical stores

Love Cocoa has secured a £4.25 million investment to support its next stage of development, including the opening of its first retail stores.

Major supermarkets back launch of Soil Health Scorecard

ABACO Group and NIAB have partnered with Asda and Tesco to launch a digital platform designed to support farmers and growers.

Finnebrogue invests £2.8MN in plant-based factory upgrade

County Down food manufacturer Finnebrogue has invested £2.8 million to upgrade its three-year-old plant-based food factory.

UK Plant-Based Meat Player THIS Launches Vegan Chicken Thighs

UK plant-based meat challenger brand THIS is launching the country’s first nationally distributed vegan chicken thighs, starting with Tesco next week. THIS, the cult-favourite plant-based...

Ten UK rivers at risk as “ethically bankrupt” chicken industry booms...

A new Soil Association report has revealed that ten British rivers across seven counties are at risk of becoming dead zones depleted of wildlife...

Susie Hewson scoops Oak Award

Organic pioneer Susie Hewson, founder of Natracare, has become the first recipient of the Oak Award, initiated by the Organic Trade Board (OTB) to recognize outstanding contributions to the organic sector.

Stores reflect on The Veganuary Road Trip 2019

Following the The Veganuary Road Trip 2019 – a collaboration between non-profit organization Veganuary, frozen vegan pizza brand One Planet Pizza and the National Association of Health Stores (NAHS) – independent retailers and consumers alike have spoken out about the impact of the campaign.

English Tea Shop partners with Surrey CCC

Speciality tea company English Tea Shop has announced a new one-year partnership with Surrey County Cricket Club.

Healthy Supplies revamps online store

Healthy Supplies has launched a redesigned website to enable users to browse products quickly and easily, and purchase in just a few clicks.

Roots & Wings hots things up

New for this summer, organic and natural brand Roots & Wings has created a collection of nutritious organic soups called Power Pods.

UK’s first organic stock pots from Kallø

Natural food brand Kallø has created a range of Organic Stock Pots in what it says is a first for the UK market.

It’s a Weed & Wonderful world

In a bid to promote the beneficial properties of seaweed, Doctor Seaweed (Dr Craig Rose) has introduced his four-strong Weed & Wonderful range. Organic Scottish...

Coconut gets groovy with turmeric

The Groovy Food Company has added to its range of all-natural, sustainably and ethically sourced foods with the introduction of Organic Virgin Coconut Oil infused with Turmeric.

English Tea Shop reveals festive organic range

Independent specialty organic tea brand English Tea Shop has launched a range of organic teas gift sets for Christmas in striking packaging.

Purearth extends Kefir water offer

Purearth has added a trio of new flavours to its vegan Kefir water range with the launch of Hibiscus + Lime, Passionfruit + Turmeric and Ginger + Lemon.