Food and Drink

A new study, published under Current Developments in Nutrition shows ‘strong evidence’ that diets rich in plant foods offer the body protection from cardiometabolic disease. 

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

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.

Somerset Super Cereals is a new breakfast brand born created by Alara Wholefoods’ founder Alex Smith.

Heath & Heather has launched a multi-channel campaign called Me to the Power of Tea, which runs until the end of January 2018.

Isle of Man-based producer Roots Beverage Co has launched a range of tonic waters to the UK market in addition to gaining its first distribution deal.

Pulsin has created two new bars – Salted Caramel Raw Choc Brownie and Peanut Choc Protein Booster – to offer consumers a convenient way to keep energized.

Swedish oat drinks company Oatly has launched its first nationwide, cross-media UK campaign: ‘It’s like milk, but made for humans’ in a bid to convince UK consumers to swap cow’s milk for a plant-based, oat drink alternative.

A new plant-based ‘salmon’ sushi set, made using the Asian root vegetable konjac, has been created by London-based vegan company Ima.

The Soil Association has launched a ‘Brexit readiness support service’ to help organic businesses prepare themselves for a possible no-deal Brexit.

The Guild of Fine Food is calling for consumers to get behind their local indies and has added an online resource to its website to assist these retailers

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

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

Field Doctor has launched in the UK with a range of ‘nutritionally-supercharged’ ready meals designed to improve specific areas of health.

‘Rising investor concerns’ over corporate health impacts leads Tesco to increase its proportion of sales from healthier products to 65%.

Greenfrog Botanic has launched a line of Shampoo Bars created as ‘the solid shampoo that’ll give liquid versions a run for their money’.

Whole Earth is investing £1.5 million into a new creative campaign to rally the nation’s support for Team GB for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

Biotiful has taken its first step into the plant-based sector with the launch of the ‘world’s first’ line of Plant Based Oat Kefir drinks.

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

Marking its first foray into the soft drinks market, DrinkWell has launched the UK’s first fully biodegradable on-the-go water bottle.