Food and Drink

Devon-based Luscombe Drinks has created a new range of organic Sparkling Fruit Waters in response, it says, to increasing consumer demand for no added sugar products.

Natural snack brand Real Handful has added a two-strong line-up of protein bars to its range, in the form of: Choc Orange Chase and Sea Salt Caramellow.

Dark chocolate brand FATSO has created its fourth variant – Mint, Pistachio & Cocoa Nibs – ahead of The King’s Coronation in May.

Footballer Marcus Rashford is urging MPs to back recommendations made in the National Food Strategy to address rising food insecurity levels.  

Teapigs has launched a line of kombuchas, brewed in small batches in the UK using a live SCOBY and the brand’s sustainably sourced tea.

UK beauty consumers are ‘the most ethically aware’, with research showing them to be most likely ‘to take ethical considerations into account’.

Dairy alternative and free from company Delamere Dairy has launched a new brand of nut-based drinks.

London-based Erbology has added three new snacks to its range of plant-based products: crackers, granola and energy balls.

Organico Realfoods – home to the sustainable food brands Organico, Fish4Ever and Redfern’s – has launched its first ever e-commerce site.

Healthy drinks brand WOW has expanded its product line-up with a new drink containing activated charcoal.

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

World of Zing has launched its first range of hot sauces in a bid to shake up the condiment category.

The Select Committee on Food, Poverty, Health and the Environment has published a report questioning the affordability of the recommended healthy diet.

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.

OF&G has published a manifesto highlighting key advantages of organic 'in response to unprecedented transitional upheaval in farming’.

Somerset-based organic dairy brand Yeo Valley has announced a new partnership with Women’s Super League team Bristol City FC.

Healthy Supplies has launched a redesigned website to enable users to browse products quickly and easily, and purchase in just a few clicks.

Heura has launched a multidisciplinary scientific approach to manufacturing which ‘redefines’ plant-based food production.

Having launched in December 2018 with the support of Belgian Development Cooperation, Beyond Chocolate has released its second annual report.

Meal subscription service Tastily has a bold rebrand as part of its goal to lead the pre-made meal delivery category and rival recipe boxes.