Food and Drink

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

Planetary health confirmed as top global consumer concern

The latest Lifestyle & Attitude Survey by Innova Market Insights reveals the health of the planet as the top global consumer concern.

Organic land conversion up 34% in 2021

A growing number of UK farmers are going through organic land conversion, new data from Defra confirms, with a 34% rise in 2021.

Nature’s Path focuses on ‘Always Organic’ message for new look

Gluten-free cereal brand Nature’s Path has revamped its packaging with what it calls vibrant designs designed to give ‘a genuine family feel’ to the brand’s range and increase on-shelf appeal.

Arla Organic repositions to maximize free-range milk opportunity

Arla Foods is repositioning its organic milk range to maximize the opportunity of growing consumer interest in the idea of ‘free-range milk’.

Interest in organic food ‘skyrockets’

Over the past year searches for ‘organic food near me’ have skyrocketed by 850% reports BusinessWaste.co.uk.

Joe & Sephs serve up Divine treats for Wimbledon

To celebrate Wimbledon 2017, Fairtrade chocolate company Divine Chocolate has partnered with gourmet popcorn brand Joe & Sephs to create some sweet treats.

Rollagranola announces acquisition of Primrose’s Kitchen

Hertfordshire-based granola and snack brand Rollagranola has announced its purchase of Primrose’s Kitchen.

Celebrating Innovation: Winners and highlights from the Natural & Organic Innovation...

One of the most anticipated highlights of Natural & Organic Product Expo (NOPEX) is the prestigious Natural & Organic Innovation Awards, where the best...

Love Cocoa secures £4.25 million to fund first physical stores

Love Cocoa has secured a £4.25 million investment to support its next stage of development, including the opening of its first retail stores.

Start the day with Clearspring

New from Clearspring come two instant porridges, offering a healthy start to the morning.

Hurly Burly launches slate of raw slaws

The Hurly Burly range of organic, fresh, raw slaws have launched onto the health food scene through Wholefoods, Planet Organic and As Nature Intended.

Aussie brand lands in UK to pimp up meals

Australian brand Pimp My Salad has entered the UK market, offering a three-strong range of innovative vegan meal toppers. Created using slow-dried cooking techniques to...

Spanish flexitarian brand Flax & Kale comes to the UK

Spanish company Flax & Kale is launching its range of plant-based foods and kombuchas in the UK at the end of November.

Artisan gluten-free pastas from Seggiano

Seggiano has introduced a new Organic Gluten-Free Artisan Pasta line, handmade in the traditional Italian way.

Great Taste 2024 – Open for entry

The 31st edition of Great Taste will open for General Entry at midday on Monday 22nd January 2024. (Entry is currently open for Guild...

Bread baked from the heart

The Heart of Nature has created a six-strong range of organic and gluten-free pure grain breads.

Waitrose leads in energy drinks ban for under-16s

Waitrose has become the first UK supermarket to prevent children from buying energy drinks.

How indies can combat global warming

Suranga Herath, CEO of English Tea Shop, publishes ‘top tips’ on how independents can ‘lead the way’ in combating global warming.

How the OTB overcame the ‘stumbling blocks’ of 2020

With organic grocery growing 12.1% in the past 12 months, the OTB's marketing director Harriet O’Regan gives an overview of activity in 2020.

Little Moons light up dessert category

Artisan producer Little Moons has launched a range of Mochi Ice Cream spheres onto the UK market.