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.
LAKRIDS holds ‘world’s largest liquorice tasting’
This Friday will see the ‘world’s largest liquorice tasting’ as part of LAKRIDS BY BÜLOW’s global campaign to make the world taste liquorice.
Glebe Farm invests in cutting-edge packaging facility
Glebe Farm Foods is making a multi-million pound investment to enable its entire production process to take place on one site from August.
Defra SFI update signals ‘clear direction of travel’
Organic Farmers & Growers (OF&G) calls recent Defra developments to the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) ‘concrete progress’.
VFC Foods steps in to save Meatless Farm from administration
Following reports that Meatless Farm was heading towards bankruptcy, VFC Foods has announced its acquisition of the plant-based company.
UK considers new rules for alt-protein approval
The UK is considering regulatory changes to speed up the approval process for cultured meat, alternative protein and animal-free dairy.
Nim’s founder receives MBE in King’s first Birthday Honours List
Nimisha Raja, founder of Nim’s Fruit Crisps, has been awarded an MBE in King Charles’ birthday honours for her services to business.
First aluminium bottled sodas from GUNNA Drinks
GUNNA Drinks has claimed the UK’s first range of aluminium bottled soft drinks in what it hopes will be a catalyst for change in the sector.
Cost of living impacting nutrient intake
The British Nutrition Foundation reveals that the cost of living crisis is impacting nutrient intake as shoppers change their eating habits.
Taking organic ‘from the margins to the mainstream’
Organic food will be a focal point at the Royal Highland Show, as the Scottish Government works to double organically farmed land by 2026.
Jay&Joy acquired after listeriosis outbreak
French plant-based cheese brand Jay&Joy has been acquired after being placed in receivership over a lysteria outbreak linked to its products.
FTA presents opportunity for reduced RRP manuka
Under the new UK-NZ Free Trade Agreement the UK can now benefit from cheaper products as import tariffs on certain goods are abolished.
Organix reveals trio of new healthy kids’ snacks
Organix has added three new products to its portfolio: with Strawberry & Apple Puffcorn and Pic-Nix and Kids Crunchy Waves.
Wyke Farms churns ‘UK first’ carbon neutral butter
Somerset’s Wyke Farms has announced another UK carbon neutral first in the shape of its new Ivy's Reserve Salted Farmhouse Butter.
Olio partners with Whole Foods for waste reduction initiative
Olio has announced a partnership with Whole Foods Market to support the retailer with food waste prevention in its London stores
Better Nature kicks off £3MN funding round
Better Nature has launched a £3 million Series A fundraising round to fuel mainstream retail growth for its tempeh range.
Waitrose expands functional drinks offer
New functional drinks bays in 30 Waitrose stores will help the supermarket widens its offer of vitamin, CBD and natural energy drinks.
Plant-based terms face further restrictions
Terms such as ‘cheese’ and ‘yoghurt’ could be blocked from use by plant-based brands should new draft guidance come into force.
PM in talks with food industry over soaring prices
As soaring prices continue impacting business and squeezing household budgets the PM is meeting with the food industry to discuss measures.
Plant-based drinks excluded from EU Schools Scheme
A vote by MEPs against the inclusion of plant-based milk in schools is a ‘significant blow’ to kids who cannot consume dairy says ProVeg.