Food and Drink

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

Omsco evolves into Organic Herd

The British organic dairy farmers’ cooperative Omsco has adopted a new name and visual identity and will now be known as Organic Herd. The rebranding...

‘Transformational’ food waste partnership saves 46,000 meals

A new partnership between The Felix Project and Western International Market has saved 20 tonnes of fresh fruit and veg in its first month.

News in brief

SURREAL and Candy Kittens have teamed up to create a Wild Strawberry flavour cereal with 14g protein and 0g sugar per bowl.

Booja-Booja showcases new seasonal collection

Booja-Booja says its autumn launch is one of the biggest in the company’s history, featuring its first ever seasonal winter selection.

Odysea partners with Kew Gardens for limited edition collection

Odysea and The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew have joined forces for a range showcasing a dedication to biodiversity, heritage and sourcing.

The Langport Stores celebrates a decade

Having taken over in 2013 following a move from London, John and Jason Rice-Lewis are celebrating ten years at The Langport Stores.

Vegan brand LoveSeitan ceases trading

MD and co-founder of LoveSeitan, Steve Swindon, has announced that the plant-based brand, which launched in 2017, is no longer trading.

Daylesford reveals Christmas edit

Daylesford Organic has unveiled its Christmas collection for 2023, with a raft of new festive products including its first advent calendars.

Minister advocates expediting gene editing

With the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act now passed into law, Thérèse Coffey is advocating for quick progress with implementation.

Finnebrogue invests £2.8MN in plant-based factory upgrade

County Down food manufacturer Finnebrogue has invested £2.8 million to upgrade its three-year-old plant-based food factory.

CRAVE modifies snacks to avoid legal battle with multinationals

Following infringement notices from some leading multinational food brands, free-from snack brand CRAVE is making changes to its range.

Eversfield Organic incorporates Coombe Farm Organic

Eversfield Organic has incorporated Coombe Farm Organic in a move that will double the size of its online offer of ethically sourced meat.

Retailers called to support National Rice Week

National Rice Week takes place 11-17 September with a new consumer campaign to raise the UK rice sector’s profile.

Samworth Brothers explores closure of Revolution Kitchen

Yet another plant-based brand is facing closure as Samworth Brothers reveals its in talks about potentially closing Revolution Kitchen.

Flawsome! launches UK first with paper-wrapped straws for kids

As part of its Wonky Fruit Water Cartons range, Flawsome! has created an on-carton paper straw in paper packaging.

Finding ‘common ground’ at Groundswell

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

Gipsy Hill Brewery launches first offset-free carbon negative pints

Gipsy Hill Brewery has claimed a world first with the launch of its offset-free carbon negative beers, Swell Lager and Trail Pale.

Clearspring marks 30th anniversary with charity meals donation

As part of its 30th anniversary celebrations, Clearspring has teamed with Made In Hackney to donate 30,000 free plant-based meals.

Mills-owned firms acquire Plant and Bean manufacturing site

Interpath has announced that two companies run by Heather Mills have purchased Plant and Bean’s manufacturing site and associated equipment.

Quorn adds industry clout to Plant-based Food Alliance UK

Quorn has become a member of the UK Plant-based Food Alliance a move that is hoped will strengthen the alliance’s influence at Westminster.