Food and Drink

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

Finns’ interest in organic food has remained unchanged in a difficult...

Organic food is still interesting despite inflation and rising food prices. Households with a gross annual income of less than 20,000 euros are most...

OF&G rule change: on-pack logo mandatory

Organic certifier Organic Farmers & Growers has introduced a rule change that will require mandatory on-pack presence of its logo. 

SFT challenges BBC documentary

A documentary exposing the ‘devastating effect on eco systems’ of meat has been countered by farmers who challenge its position about meat reduction.

Foraging Fox gets crafty with Fox Box

The Foraging Fox has introduced a food-gifting element to its range in the form of the Fox Box. The gift set features 255g bottles of...

Mahtay brings sparkling yerba maté to market

Mahtay is a new brand of sparkling yerba maté sparkling tea which has launched in the UK.

Soda Folk gets creative with new booze-inspired recipes

Craft soda brand Soda Folk has launched five new naturally low-calorie and low-sugar sodas onto the market, including three booze-inspired flavours.

21 Bites insect food store goes live

Fucibo Co has launched 21 Bites, a new online portal selling insect-based products, claimed to be the first of its type in Europe.

Juiceburst rebrands, reformulates, extends range

Soft drinks brand Juiceburst has reformulated and rebranded across its entire portfolio, as well as creating two new additions to its core range.

Gaia Pulses launches Greek vegan classics

In what the brand says is a UK first, Gaia Pulses has launched a four-strong range of Soil Association-certified organic ready meals in compostable packaging.

LillyPuds unwraps a vegan Christmas treat

Artisan pudding maker, LillyPuds, has created a new Vegan Christmas Pudding, developed in response to the growing demand for vegan-friendly alternatives.

BRAVE creates snacking first

Sustainable British snack brand BRAVE has introduced what it says is a world first: Chocolate & Salted Caramel Roasted Peas.

Sustainable Food Trust welcomes Defra-Dimbleby partnership

The Sustainable Food Trust (SFT) has welcomed Defra’s appointment of Henry Dimbleby, co-founder of Leon restaurants, to lead an independent review of England’s food system, examining it ‘from field to fork’.

One Planet Pizza creates first gluten-free option

Vegan brand One Planet Pizza has cooked up its first 100% gluten-free frozen pizza in the form of the new Gluten Free Three Cheezly Margherita.

Body and Mind Botanicals claims UK CBD first

British organic wellness brand Body and Mind Botanicals has introduced what it asserts is a UK first: Cannabis Infused Dark Chocolate Buttons.

Figures reveal highest UK organic market growth for over a decade

Soil Association Certification has released brand-new sales figures for the organic market showing the highest UK growth for over a decade.

Wessanen rebrands as Ecotone

B Corp-certified food company Wessanen UK will trade under the new name Ecotone UK and refocus its mission on ‘food for biodiversity’. 

Beyond Meat seals global three-year deal with McDonald’s

As part of a three-year agreement with McDonald’s, Beyond Meat is to be the chain’s preferred supplier for the patty in its McPlant burger.

‘Eat them to defeat them’, celebs tell children

Jamie Oliver is among the celebrities backing Veg Power’s new Eat Them to Defeat Them advert TV encouraging children to eat more veg.

Honey Tradition creates innovative infused chocolate collection

Milton Keynes-based boutique brand Honey Tradition has introduced a new range of luxury, raw honey-infused chocolate bars to its offer.

News in brief

Radnor Hills has partnered with The Pink Ribbon Foundation to support breast cancer charities and UK families living with cancer.