Food and Drink

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

OTB calls environmental labelling a ‘welcome tool’

The OTB says environmental labelling is key to helping consumers make ‘more informed, sustainable and educated decisions’.

Nurture Brands acquires Doisy & Dam

Following its acquisition of Indie Bay Snacks early this month, food and beverage FMCG company Nurture Brands has now bought Doisy & Dam.

Roots & Wings unveils autumn flavours

Roots & Wings have announced a raft of new organic launches for autumn, including both sweet and savoury treats.

The Langport Stores refreshes offer

The Langport Stores in Somerset has recently reconfigured the shop floor and expanded its product offering to attract new customers.

Your Super acquisition confirmed by The Healing Co

B Corp certified Californian brand Your Super has been acquired by New York-based The Healing Company, the companies have confirmed.

ProVeg Incubator welcomes first Ukrainian start-up

Thirteen plant-based food and drink start-ups have joined the ProVeg Incubator programme, including for the first time a Ukrainian company.

Independent Irish Health Foods bought out

The acquisition of Independent Irish Health Foods (IIHF) has been agreed by food investment fund Bellingham Capital.

SA conference agenda: Organic versus the cost of living crisis

The SA Organic Trade Conference (19 October) will consider the market performance of organic in the context of the cost of living crisis.

GMO deregulation ‘is a disaster’ says Slow Food in the UK

Soil Association, OF&G and Sustainable Food Trust are urging retailers to stand against policy which could lead to deregulation of GM food.  

Violife hits iconic Clapham Junction billboard in vegan first

Violife is the first vegan brand to advertise on Clapham Junction’s 200ft-long ‘mega billboard', combining the ad with on-platform sampling.

Plant-based festive feasts ‘won’t break the bank’

The Vegan Society says switching to a plant-based Christmas dinner could save money amid living rising costs.

Put your Flavour Head on

Bath-based Flavour Head has come to market with five hand-blended botanical teas made with natural and responsibly sourced ingredients.

PRESS Healthfoods unveils fresh look, new campaign

To coincide with a brand refresh, plant-based nutrition brand PRESS Healthfoods has created a new campaign, ExPRESS Yourself.

Prepared meal brands consolidate to form The Wellness Food Group

Fresh Fitness Food and Detox Kitchen have consolidated under an umbrella company, The Wellness Food Group (TWFG).

Organix announces new MD

Organix Brands Ltd has announced Matt Goddard as its newly appointed managing director, replacing Mark Golder who left earlier this year

Boundless opportunities for activated snacking brand

Gut health brand Boundless Activated Snacking has closed its third investment round, gaining an injection of £650,000. 

100-plus cities worldwide host Seed the City events

Marking the anniversary of the Plant Based Treaty, 100-plus cities hosted Seed the City events to encourage the public to ‘grow their own'.

Growth predicted for Spanish plant-based market

ProVeg Spain has partnered with VeganaGal to produce research on the main drivers of meat reduction in Spain.

Interest in organic food ‘skyrockets’

Over the past year searches for ‘organic food near me’ have skyrocketed by 850% reports BusinessWaste.co.uk.

Corona debuts alcohol-free Cero in the UK

Mexican born beer brand Corona has launched of its new non-alcoholic drink, Corona Cero onto the UK market.