Food and Drink

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

Two new mixes from Creative Nature

Creative Nature has launched two new mixes to its range: Whole Grain Banana Bread Mix and Chocolate Chip Muffin Mix.

French name ban ‘sabotages’ climate change efforts

A French decree banning ‘meaty’ names for vegan alternatives to animal products will sabotage climate crisis efforts, warns ProVeg.

Clearspring launches Organic Plant Protein Powders

Addressing the growing consumer demand for products with high protein content, Clearspring has unveiled a range of Organic Plant Protein Powders.

Montezuma’s gets ready for Christmas

Montezuma's has revealed its Christmas range for 2017, including a revamped set of its advent calendars and new flavours of its truffles and chocolate bars.

Craig Sams interviewed by Patrick Holford

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

Orgran scoops top prize at FreeFrom Food Awards

It’s that time of year again, when the winners of the Freefrom Food Awards are announced, and this year’s top accolade ­– the FAIR trophy for Best FreeFrom Food – was presented to Orgran for its Vegan Easy Egg.

Team GB warms up with Simplyseedz at Winter Olympics

Simplyseedz has seen its Porridge Pots make it to the Winter Olympics Beijing after they were chosen to be included within the Team GB kit.

Industry in ‘high spirits’ as Danish Minister opens Eco Life Scandinavia

Danish Minister opens NOFF with the message that ‘together we can ... drive forward the organic way of producing sustainable products’.

News in brief

Whole Earth has increased the distribution of its Power Balls sports and nutrition snack with its first supermarket listing, with Sainsbury’s. Wellaby’s gluten-free and vegan...

No Jiggery Pokery from Cawston Press

Cawston Press has announced the launch of a new marketing campaign – Life’s Best Pressed – which focuses on its sparkling soft drinks range.

Finns’ interest in organic food has remained unchanged in a difficult...

Organic food is still interesting despite inflation and rising food prices. Households with a gross annual income of less than 20,000 euros are most...

Nairn’s prepares for lunch

With the launch of its new Gluten Free Flatbreads, Nairn’s has entered the lunchtime eating category for the first time.

Eight innovative organic beverages to wrap up 2022

Neil Palmer, founder of Vintage Roots, recaps on eight organic alcoholic wines and drinks which shone in 2022.

Recipe for success

From ready-wrapped vegan sandwiches to an array of healthy snacks, the lunch sector is good to go in natural health stores, as Brits shun...

Bring on the Baby Cübes

Organic ice lolly brand Lickalix has entered the frozen baby food market with a range of Baby Cübes, – frozen cubes of pureed organic fruit and vegetables for little ones.

Fruity bites for on-the-go

New to the healthy grab and go snacking category are Instinct Bites, bite-size pieces of freeze-dried organically sourced fruit, with nothing else added.

Teapigs claims sector first with refreshing new kombucha trio

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.

Kallø boosts corn cakes offer

Kallø has added to its portfolio with a new Ancient Grains variant of corn cakes in a bid to give health-conscious consumers the opportunity to add more superfoods into their diet.

Planet Organic rolls out nationwide delivery service

London-based Planet Organic is for the first time offering nationwide delivery of its entire range with a chosen day fulfilment service.

COYO ‘devastated’ after traces of milk found in vegan yoghurt

Vegan yoghurt and ice cream maker COYO has apologized for the ‘precautionary product removal’ now in place after traces of milk were found in its dairy-free yoghurts.