Clipper moves to fully recyclable packaging
In a move will save over 20 tonnes of plastic from landfill or incineration each year, Clipper has launched fully recyclable packaging.
Defra SFI update signals ‘clear direction of travel’
Organic Farmers & Growers (OF&G) calls recent Defra developments to the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) ‘concrete progress’.
Happy Inside harnesses power of Japanese knotweed for gut-healthy drinks
Founded during lockdown, start-up Happy Inside has created a line of ‘lip smacking’ no-added sugar drinks formulated to boost gut health.
Minister advocates expediting gene editing
With the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act now passed into law, Thérèse Coffey is advocating for quick progress with implementation.
The Langport Stores celebrates a decade
Having taken over in 2013 following a move from London, John and Jason Rice-Lewis are celebrating ten years at The Langport Stores.
Bonsan adds to vegan Kofu range
Vegan and organic brand Bonsan has added four new products to its Kofu (kombucha-cultured tofu) line of meat alternatives.
Sustainable Food Trust welcomes Defra-Dimbleby partnership
The Sustainable Food Trust (SFT) has welcomed Defra’s appointment of Henry Dimbleby, co-founder of Leon restaurants, to lead an independent review of England’s food system, examining it ‘from field to fork’.
Retailers called to support National Rice Week
National Rice Week takes place 11-17 September with a new consumer campaign to raise the UK rice sector’s profile.
Eight innovative organic beverages to wrap up 2022
Neil Palmer, founder of Vintage Roots, recaps on eight organic alcoholic wines and drinks which shone in 2022.
Rollagranola announces acquisition of Primrose’s Kitchen
Hertfordshire-based granola and snack brand Rollagranola has announced its purchase of Primrose’s Kitchen.
Bake Off’s Freya Cox gets cooking with Rhythm 108
Vegan and organic treats brand Rhythm 108 has announced a partnership with Freya Cox, the first vegan baker in The Great British Bake Off.
Brits are choosing healthier foods, new reports find
Mintel’s British Lifestyles: Preparing for Change report finds that Brits’ desire for healthier foods is driving sales of fish, nuts, popcorn and free-from.
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.
Farmers launch Happerley England to ‘reverse retail demise’
On 29 August farmers will take over a former retail site to open a new outlet to drive ‘radical change in how food and drink is retailed'.
No Jiggery Pokery from Cawston Press
Cawston Press has announced the launch of a new marketing campaign – Life’s Best Pressed – which focuses on its sparkling soft drinks range.
Sheese reveals contemporary new look to broaden consumer appeal
Bute Island Foods’ plant-based ‘cheese’ brand Sheese unveils updated packaging as part of the company’s biggest ever marketing investment.
JLS star JB Gill fronts new Organix healthy eating campaign for...
To encourage pre-school children to eat more fruit and veg, Organix has created a healthy eating campaign fronted by JLS pop star JB Gill.
London to host major new organic consumer event in 2018
Diversified Communications has announced the launch of a major new consumer event, The Go Organic Festival, to take place on 8-9 September 2018.
‘100% beef-free’ claim for plant-based Whopper was misleading, ASA rules
Claims made by Burger King that its plant-based Rebel Whopper product is '100% beef-free' were misleading, the ASA ruled this week.
Beech’s Fine Chocolates goes gourmet, launches Easter eggs
Lancashire-based heritage chocolate manufacturer Beech’s Fine Chocolates has launched a new 12-strong Gourmet pack range.