Food and Drink

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

Britvic acquires organic plant-based drink company Plenish

Britvic has announced its acquisition of UK brand Plenish, producer of plant-based milks, cold-pressed juices and shots.

BOOM Awards 2021: The winners

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

HealthyDoesIt launches third campaign: HealthyDoesOrganic

HealthyDoesIt has launched its third topical campaign, HealthyDoesOrganic, to engage the public through giveaways.

Redefine Meat creates first plant-based whole cuts

Redefine Meat has launched ‘the first ever category’ of plant-based whole cuts designed to be comparable to high quality animal meat.

The Vegan Kind welcomes ex-H&B CEO as non-exec chairman

UK plant-based grocery retailer The Vegan Kind has announced the appointment of Tony Buffin as non-executive director (chairman).

Organic land conversion up 34% in 2021

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

‘Organic has been proven to deliver’ – OF&G

Current market opportunity and increased recognition of organic's benefits are reason for increased organic agricultural land area, says OF&G.

DIT chooses Creative Nature for ad campaign

Creative Nature is one of the brands highlighted in the Department for International Trade’s Great Britain and Northern Ireland ad campaign.

Danish research uncovers ‘forever chemicals’ in organic eggs

New research by Denmark’s DTU National Food Institute has uncovered the presence of PFAS in organic egg yolks.

Plant-based drinks excluded from EU Schools Scheme

A vote by MEPs against the inclusion of plant-based milk in schools is a ‘significant blow’ to kids who cannot consume dairy says ProVeg.

Vegan brand LoveSeitan ceases trading

MD and co-founder of LoveSeitan, Steve Swindon, has announced that the plant-based brand, which launched in 2017, is no longer trading.

Fully Plant-Based: Rewe Opens First 100% Vegan Supermarket in Germany

5 Mins Read The Rewe Group has opened the doors to its first 100% vegan store in Germany. Called Rewe Fully Plant-Based, the new...

Sowing the Seeds of Change: NOPEX Day 2 Recap

As the curtain draws on the final day of Natural & Organic Products Expo, it’s time to reflect on the pivotal moments that have...

Last chance to make a splash in BOOM Awards

The Soil Association (SA) is offering organic producers and business one last chance to enter themselves the BOOM Awards.

Four new variants for Pip & Nut

Pip & Nut has announced the launch of four new flavours into its nut butter range.

Kidease creates healthy snacks for toddlers

Tom Redwood, chef and founder of baby food brand Babease, has launched a new sibling brand Kidease to offer a range of healthy toddler meals and snacks.

Coco Fuzion 100 puts the fizz in coconut water

C7 Brands has launched Coco Fuzion 100, said to be the UK’s first all-natural carbonated coconut water.

How indies can combat global warming

Suranga Herath, CEO of English Tea Shop, publishes ‘top tips’ on how independents can ‘lead the way’ in combating global warming.

Whole Earth adds Smooth choice to Hi-Oleic spread range

Whole Earth has bolstered its offer with Hi-Oleic Smooth Peanut Butter, packed full of good fats and fibre and low in sugar.

Absolutely vegan

Windmill Organics has announced the availability of its new Bonsan Absolutely Vegan range of organic, plant-based foods, including meat and egg alternatives, dressings and spreads.