Food and Drink

In a recent study, Public Health England has found that the average primary school child eats at least three sugary snacks a day, leading to a daily sugar consumption of three times the recommended upper limit.

Honeybuns has expanded its Classic Range of gluten-free cakes with the launch of two new additions: Peanut Blondie and Hazelnut, Dark Chocolate & Cranberry Cake.

UK organic producers face being banned from exporting to EU countries for nine months in the event of a no-deal Brexit, the Food and Drink Federation warned today.

Vibrant Vegan Co is a new social enterprise delivering sustainable, healthy vegan meals through a subscription service in a bid to meet the growing demand for plant-based meals as well as the reduction of single-use plastics.

The recently launched plant-based brand Qwrkee has now entered the snacking category with a range of vegan jerky.

As part of The Big Give, non-profit Veganuary has launched a Crowdfunding effort to get its first TV ad on air, aiming to raise £40,000 in one week.

Kallø has introduced an innovative new line of Lentil & Pea Veggie Cakes into the healthy, plant-based snacking category.

Last night saw MPs reject an amendment to the Agriculture Bill designed to ensure post-Brexit food imports meet domestic legal standards.

Organic Farmers & Growers (OF&G) has expressed dismay at Defra’s Path to Sustainable Farming 2021-2024, calling it a ‘roadmap to nowhere’.

The Co-op has become the first UK supermarket to declare it has ‘no current plans’ to change its policy on GMOs.

Rosie Greenaway extracts highlights from Patrick Holford’s interview with organic pioneer Craig Sams on his podcast.

Scottish vegan cheese producer Bute Islands Foods walked off with the Product of the Year award at this year’s FreeFrom Food Awards (FFFA).

Wholebake has announced its acquisition by Elysian Capital III LP as part of its purchase of parent company Healthfull Holdings Group Ltd.

Wildflower specialist Seedball’s new limited edition LOVE and Love Bees gift sets aim to encourage wildlife and protect bees this Christmas.

Vegan and organic treats brand Rhythm 108 has announced a partnership with Freya Cox, the first vegan baker in The Great British Bake Off.

In a move will save over 20 tonnes of plastic from landfill or incineration each year, Clipper has launched fully recyclable packaging.

Aiming to offer taste and convenience while minimizing food waste, Soupologie has launched its ‘first-to-market’ frozen Souper Cubes.

Hunt’s Food Group, owner of Queenswood, has purchased The Health Store, which along with Tree of Life went into administration on 22 August.

Ahead of raising its Series A next year, Better Nature has secured £700k in funding to fuel growth for its tempeh range in the UK and Europe.

Inside Out has been forced to recall three plant-based milk products in Australia due to ‘potential biotoxin contamination’.