Food and Drink

Milton Keynes-based boutique brand Honey Tradition has introduced a new range of luxury, raw honey-infused chocolate bars to its offer.

Sweet Revolution’s new on-the-go instant drinks combine coconut milk powder with unrefined, raw coconut sugar, superfoods and spices.

Oatly is facing boycotts after selling a stake to a consortium led by Blackstone, a firm with alleged links to Trump and deforestation. 

Daylesford Organic has launched a range of 15 organic teas and herbal infusions, including single-estate black teas, speciality teas and white teas.

The British Hemp Company, founded by Steve Glover, has launched what it says are the first UK-grown hemp seed products available at scale.

Naturelly snack jelly juice brand has partnered with award-winning children's animated series Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom to create Magic Jelly.

Natural wholefood shake brand Purition has added to its vegan range with three new variants: Vegan Coconut, Vegan Pistachio and Vegan Almond.

Nut milk yoghurt brand Nush has entered the childrens’ and the on-the-go categories with the introduction of its Nush in a Rush dairy-free yoghurt tubes.

The Vegan Society has found that one in five Brits have reduced their meat consumption and 15% have reduced their dairy intake during the pandemic.

The Soil Association is celebrating this year’s Organic September by shining the spotlight on the organic market’s anticipated record growth in September, making sure consumers understand what organic is, and is supporting nation-wide events and organic brand promotions. 

A new Vegan Kit is now available for consumers to help see them through World Vegan Month and beyond, created by the Veganuary campaign.

Planet Organic CEO Peter Marsh has announced that later this year he will retire from the position he’s held since 2008.

ProVeg has expanded its global reach by opening an office in China, marking the first time an NGO promoting alternative proteins has done so.

A cash boost announced last month will allow farmers who convert to organic to receive up to a third more in payment than in 2022.

Bounce has launched its V Life range of vegan energy balls onto the market.

Made with oats grown by Oatmeal of Alford in Aberdeenshire, Gluten Free Scottish Oats is the latest SKU to join Alara’s Net Zero Food range.

Lily’s Kitchen has launched three new 100% natural and grain-free functional treats for dogs, as part of its Truly Naturals range.

Olly’s is donating a free school meal to children in poverty for each one of its ‘In The House Mix’ festive gift boxes ordered.

Trade association British Apples & Pears has launched a recruitment campaign to simultaneously help tackle food waste and unemployment in the UK.

Eating more red meat, not less – so long as it comes from sustainable grassland systems – could help climate change, says Patrick Holden.