Food and Drink

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

NOSHY treats Londoners

Artisan brand NOSHY has launched a delivery service of its all-natural, organic energy truffles to consumers in Greater London.

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.

Sheese reveals contemporary new look to broaden consumer appeal

Bute Island Foods’ plant-based ‘cheese’ brand Sheese unveils updated packaging as part of the company’s biggest ever marketing investment. 

A ‘big win’ for organic

OF&G says the organic sector is ‘cautiously optimistic after gaining clear recognition’ within Defra’s new Sustainable Farming Incentive.

‘Fika with’ returns for organic food roundtable

New virtual series 'Fika with' returns with a roundtable discussion featuring Organic Denmark, Organic Sweden and Pro Luomu.

Spotlight series

Greek brand Dodoni has announced the launch of a four-strong line of 100% natural baked cheese snacks exclusively in the UK.

Burger King becomes first fast-food outlet in Africa to offer V-Label...

Burger King has introduced vegan meat alternatives in Africa, the first fast-food outlet in the continent to offer V-Label plant-based meats.

Venner Nutrition introduces ‘box with a conscience’ to UK customers

Venner Nutrition has teamed with online distribution partner Kerry’s Fresh to offer the UK’s first ‘food box with a conscience’.

Organic retailer Better Food releases first impact report

Better Food has released an Impact Report to give a snapshot of where it is and would like to be in terms of its effect on people and planet.

It’s a win-win for ‘world first’ cacao-free chocolate

UK food tech start-up WNWN (pronounced ‘win-win’) Food Labs has launched what it is positioning as the world’s first cacao-free chocolate.

£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.

‘Follow New York’s example’, group urges C40 mayors

Group urges C40 mayors to follow New York's example to accelerate adoption of plant-based foods as a solution to the climate emergency.

Sturgeon invited to join Plant Based Treaty

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been invited to enter Scotland into the Plant Based Treat by the City of Edinburgh Council.

Meatless Farm extends range with UK plant-based first

Meatless Farm has expanded its product range with four new SKUs including the UK’s first branded plant-based meat-filled pasta.

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.

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...

From VFC to VFG: UK Alt-Meat Maker Rebrands with Aim to...

4 Mins Read After a year of acquisitions and continued sales growth, VFC Foods has rebranded to the Vegan Food Group with the aim...

Consumers cotton on to organic and ethical clothing

Organic cotton, says the Soil Association (SA) is not only good for the environment, but good for business too, as consumer spend within the category rises.

Doisy & Dam joins B-Corp

Superfood chocolate brand Doisy & Dam has become the 128th UK company to obtain B Corporation certification.

‘Humane milk is a myth’ ad cleared in ‘landmark ruling’

An ad stating that “Humane milk is a myth” has been cleared by the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority following complaints from members of the dairy industry that it was inaccurate and misleading.