Food and Drink

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

AG Barr announces MOMA Foods acquisition

AG Barr has announced a deal to take full ownership of MOMA Foods over the next three years, after agreeing an initial 60% equity stake.

Organic market ‘breaks £3 BN mark’

The organic market has broken the £3BN mark, ‘significantly outperforming non-organic sales’ and demonstrating ‘exceptional resilience’.

Lucy Bee releases Organic Coconut Milk

Lucy Bee has released a 1-litre Organic Coconut Milk containing 99.9% coconut and certified Fair Trade by the FairTSA.

Brighton & Hove receives Gold Sustainable Food Place Award

Brighton & Hove has become the first UK city to receive the Gold Sustainable Food Place Award, run by the Sustainable Food Places Network.

Europeans send ‘clear signal’ for 0% VAT on climate-friendly foods

A new poll found that most people in France, Germany and the Netherlands want 0% VAT on climate-friendly foods and a higher price on meat.

£50,000 prize fund supports farmers towards net zero

Agriconnect has assisted in launching the Journey to Net Zero competition with the School of Sustainable Food and Farming.

No fertilizer reduction, no net zero, says SA

There’s no net zero without fixing fertilizer: this is the message of a new petition launched by the SA urging immediate Government action.

GHEE EASY gets your goat

New from GHEE EASY comes Organic Goat Ghee, a unique alternative to traditional ghee made from 100% organic goat butter.

Steakholder Foods: Israeli Startup Expands Seafood Range with 3D-Printed Shrimp

3 Mins Read Israeli startup Steakholder Foods has added a 3D-printed shrimp prototype to an expanding roster of alternative seafood products. The company plans...

Hickory Nuts crack UK market

Abakus Foods has introduced Hickory Nuts into the UK as a tasty and nutritious snack offer.

LAKRIDS BY BÜLOW pops up at St Pancras

Danish confectionery brand LAKRIDS BY BÜLOW is launching a new pop-up store at London’s St. Pancras Station.

UK Regulator Eyes State Funding to Build Lab for Safety Testing...

6 Mins Read In what would be a major step towards the regulatory approval and commercialisation of cultivated meat, the UK is aiming to...

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.

Purition expands vegan options

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

Better Nature announces revamped line and partnership with 1000 Days Fund

Better Nature has rebranded to celebrate the benefits of tempeh, not as a meat alternative but as ‘an extraordinary food in its own right’.

PM in talks with food industry over soaring prices

As soaring prices continue impacting business and squeezing household budgets the PM is meeting with the food industry to discuss measures.

Vegan Society warns that meat name ban would be ‘human rights...

The Vegan Society says EU proposals to ban the use of traditional names like ‘burger’ and ‘sausage’ for vegan and veggie food products would 'breach the fundamental human rights of vegans'. 

Nordic Organic Food Fair & Eco Living Scandinavia relocates to Stockholm...

Nordic Organic Food Fair and Eco Living Scandinavia will move to KistaMässan in Stockholm for the 2024 edition, following industry feedback. The fair, which is...

Savsé packs a protein punch with new smoothies

HPP juice and smoothie brand Savsé has introduced two new protein pick-me-ups: Protein Blast and Protein Smash.

Finding ‘common ground’ at Groundswell

Opposing political parties welcome consensus for nature-friendly food production put forward at farming event Groundswell.