Food and Drink

Aiming to cause a stir in plant-based milk, Overherd Oat Drink Powder is launching to offer a more sustainable alternative to RTD milks.

Farmers and brewers have been involved in trials to identify disease-resistant hop varieties which could ‘feed demand for low-impact beer’.

French multi-national food and drink brand Danone is facing a lawsuit in the French high court over global plastic pollution.

Research and innovation programme Horizon Europe has announced €25 million in funding for its sustainable proteins research programme.

Tom Campbell-Smart, operations director at Brand Organic, makes recommendations on how to trade with the UK post-Brexit.

At the Oxford Farming Conference the SA is awaiting a 'bold announcement' to 'spark a mainstream shift' to nature-friendly farming.

The tenth annual Veganuary campaign has begun its 2023 edition, reporting record popularity with new British sign-up every 2.4 seconds.

GUNNA Drinks has delivered a ‘middle finger’ sculpture produced using plastic bottles to Coca Cola with the message: ‘Pick Up Your Crap’.

Plant Based World Expo Europe 2022 reported a 94% increase in attendees compared to its 2021 edition and a doubling of floor space.

VAHDAM India has launched a limited-edition self-care gift in partnership with singer, songwriter and TV personality Nicole Scherzinger.

Neil Palmer, founder of Vintage Roots, recaps on eight organic alcoholic wines and drinks which shone in 2022.

Jonny Wilkinson’s gut health drink brand No.1 Living has expanded its offer to include a new line of adaptogen-enriched kombuchas.

Findings from public consultations on the EU School Fruit, Vegetables and Milk Scheme have been presented at a conference in Brussels.

Ecotone has announced it has become the world’s highest scoring global food business in its B Corp recertification, with 116.5 points.  

Ahead of raising its Series A next year, Better Nature has secured £700k in funding to fuel growth for its tempeh range in the UK and Europe.

Aiming to offer a different perspective on plant-based food, Julienne Bruno has launched three new dairy-free ‘cheeses’ in its Collection 01.

Turning its back on the traditional Christmas ad, Co-op is highlighting community food projects helping tackle the cost of living crisis.

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

Verdino Green Foods is launching Unfished, a new range of frozen fish alternatives into the UK market at the end of November.

After a £1.4 million funding round with investors including Harry Kane early this year, Bio&Me has secured a further £1.6 million investment.