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.
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.
Wake Up to Organic returns after COVID hiatus
The Organic Trade Board has confirmed that popular industry event Wake Up to Organic will return on 7 June.
Major supermarkets back launch of Soil Health Scorecard
ABACO Group and NIAB have partnered with Asda and Tesco to launch a digital platform designed to support farmers and growers.
Defra U-turns on horticultural strategy promise
A U-turn on the Government’s pledge to produce a horticulture strategy has left the sector ‘disappointed’ and ‘appalled’.
MOMO partners with Caravan Coffee
South London start-up MOMO has created a new ‘first-of-its-kind’ kombucha in collaboration with Caravan Coffee.
Godminster’s fresh identity invokes ‘legends of Wessex’
Bruton-based organic cheddar producer Godminster has unveiled its new brand identity inspired by the ‘landscapes and legends of Wessex’.
Organic brands invited to join RangeMe for Organic September
The OTB and Soil Association Certification have formed a partnership with RangeMe to ‘increase the visibility of certified organic products’.
Cash boost for new organic farmers
A cash boost announced last month will allow farmers who convert to organic to receive up to a third more in payment than in 2022.
Sainsbury’s criticized over new plastic packaging
After Sainsbury’s received consumer backlash over its new soft plastic packaging for mince, A Plastic Planet has added its own criticism.
Government achieves ‘pitifully low’ uptake of Healthy Start scheme
New data published by the Government shows it is falling short of NHS targets for the Healthy Start initiative.
Fungtn and Balance in mushroom coffee collaboration
Alcohol-free craft beer brand Fungtn has partnered with Balance Coffee to launch a Lions Mane Mushroom Coffee for home brewing.
Carrefour first to receive French anti-food waste label
Supermarket chain Carrefour has become the first in France to be granted the French Government’s national ‘anti-food waste’ label.
FATSO creates bar fit for a king
Dark chocolate brand FATSO has created its fourth variant – Mint, Pistachio & Cocoa Nibs – ahead of The King’s Coronation in May.
Europeans send ‘clear signal’ for 0% VAT on climate-friendly foods
A new poll found that most people in France, Germany and the Netherlands want 0% VAT on climate-friendly foods and a higher price on meat.
FHIRST launches gut-healthy Living Soda line
New brand FHIRST has introduced Living Soda – an all-natural, sugar-free, functional drink combining gut-friendly probiotics and prebiotics.
Pukka Herbs partners with Energy Garden
Pukka Herbs has partnered with ‘community benefit society’ Energy Garden in a two-year power-purchase agreement.
Nominations open for the Nation’s Favourite
The search is on for the Nation’s Favourite Organic Food & Drink Product – the biggest category of this year’s BOOM Awards.
‘No such thing as a CO2 neutral banana’ – BEUC
The European Consumer Organisation is calling for an ‘outright ban’ on the use of carbon neutral claims for all food and drink products.
Ten Locks’ first own spirit brand channels benefits of British peas
Purpose-led drinks business Ten Locks has created its first own spirit brand, Pod, which intends to reinvigorate the category with Pea Vodka.