Co-founded by London chefs Joe Coulter and Ben MacAndrews, PEP Kitchen is a frozen food business offering delivery of vegan meals inspired by street food.
London start-up PEPs up vegan ready meals
May 12, 2020 Continue Reading
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Daylesford donates £100k to food poverty project
The Daylesford Foundation has extended its partnership with The Felix Project with a donation of £100,000 to help vulnerable people in London.
May 11, 2020 Continue Reading
Ella’s Kitchen urges firms to support food poverty initiative
Ella’s Kitchen is calling on firms to support Community Shop as it aims to distribute 150,000 food boxes to communities across the UK.
April 29, 2020 Continue Reading
Local food production proves crucial during pandemic
The NFFN is calling on consumers to buy local and support sustainable farmers as the COVID-19 crisis highlights the importance of these producers.
April 16, 2020 Continue Reading
Fresh-range ethical grocer goes nationwide with delivery service
Due to consumer demand, ethical online grocer fresh-range has extended its home delivery service to cover England and Wales, and most of Scotland.
March 10, 2020 Continue Reading
Daylesford Organic opens Zero Waste Pantry
Daylesford Organic has launched a Zero Waste Pantry in its flagship farm shop in Kingham to curb the use of single-use packaging and reduce food waste.
October 3, 2019 Continue Reading
Packaging waste or food waste?
Dr Heather Daniell, founder of Satisfied Snacks, asks if advances in sustainable packaging can offer plastic-free alternatives which reduce food waste.
August 20, 2019 Continue Reading
Sustainable food: six tips you can pass on to green consumers
Farming billions of animals every year requires a huge amount of resources, including land, water and crops. Did you know that for every 100 calories fed to animals, we receive back only 12 calories by consuming meat and dairy? Eco-conscious and green consumers are often interested to learn about the inefficiencies of animal farming and […]
July 11, 2019 Continue Reading
Primrose’s Kitchen acquired by former Cadbury Schweppes execs
Dorset-based Primrose’s Kitchen has been purchased for an undisclosed amount by PK Ventures, headed by three former Cadbury Schweppes executives.
June 11, 2019 Continue Reading
The growing issue of food waste – and what we can do about it
Waste reduction charity WRAP reports that households throw away approximately 7.1m tonnes of food each year. A further 3.1m tonnes is thrown away having expired on shelves in stores or in the supply chain. Meanwhile, University of Edinburgh research claims the UK is still wasting 4.5 million tonnes of food, simply because it does not […]
April 26, 2019 Continue Reading
Lidl’s wonky veg: ‘Too good to waste’
Joining Aldi, Asda, Morrisons and Tesco in their pursuit to stop wasting ‘wonky veg’, discounter Lidl has created a line of bargain boxes containing fruit and vegetables which are ‘slightly damaged, discoloured or deteriorated but are still perfectly good to eat’.
March 28, 2019 Continue Reading
Planet Organic claims zero food waste ‘first’
Organic food retailer Planet Organic says it has become the UK’s first chain to achieve zero edible food waste.
January 29, 2019 Continue Reading
Government boosts food waste scheme with £60M
The UK is to lead the world in the development of a system of sustainable packaging which moves away from oil-based plastics, with the help of a £60 million investment from Government.
December 5, 2018 Continue Reading
Put your environmental credentials on display
A well-presented store with stock neatly arranged, and price and product details clearly visible, is essential to achieve customer loyalty and drive sales. The store environment in general, particularly how easy it is to shop, is no less important than having a carefully curated range that is appealingly priced.
September 13, 2018 Continue Reading
‘Cotchel up’ with new juice collection
Cotchel is a new range of juices made with apples and pears grown, pressed and bottled on a family farm in Essex.
January 24, 2018 Continue Reading
‘Waste apple’ is key ingredient in latest Left-Yeovers yoghurt
Yeo Valley has launched a new variant of its Left-Yeovers yoghurt, which uses surplus fruit crops and raises money for money for the food waste charity Fareshare.
February 1, 2017 Continue Reading
ChicP crowdfunds to grow business
London start-up ChicP, which produces sweet and savoury hummus from surplus fruit and veg, is crowdfunding through BackIt in a bid to expand the business.
January 13, 2017 Continue Reading
Snact closes seed investment round
UK snack producer Snact has successfully closed a seed investment round with the help of impact investment bank ClearlySo.
September 6, 2016 Continue Reading
EatBy App launches to reduce food waste
With a staggering £154 billion being wasted on uneaten food each year in Europe and the US and about a third of all food produced being discarded, the problem of food waste is massive – both financially and environmentally. Enter the EatBy App. Developed by husband and wife Steffan and Barbara Lewis, the EatBy App […]
June 5, 2015 Continue Reading
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Lockdown sparks appetite for health and wellness content, says YouGov
Magazine app Readly’s new Wellness Barometer reports a shift in public reading habits during the coronavirus crisis, with health and wellness centre stage.
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Income often higher on organic farms says SA report
A Soil Association report reveals that although business output is similar on organic and non-organic farms, net farm income is often higher on organic.
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Viridian champions health stores with radio campaign
Viridian Nutrition has launched a new campaign to boost awareness of health food stores as ‘a community resource and hub for preventative care’.
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Natural Products Global announces Supplier Connect launch
In a major cross-portfolio initiative, Diversified Communications UK will next month launch Supplier Connect, a new global, online directory.
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Inside insomnia
A problem for Brits at the best of times, sleep issues are being exacerbated due to the pandemic, leaving many feeling exhausted, reports Jane Wolfe.
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Deep freeze
Ever wondered how to make ice cream so smooth even the toughest connoisseur would be fooled? Yorica is here to explain (some of) its secrets to success.
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Operation Healthy Lockdown
As health stores find themselves on the frontline of a national effort to keep the UK nourished, Jim Manson reports on Operation Healthy Lockdown.
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After the gold rush
CBD is the fastest growing category the natural products sector has ever known. But a new phase is being ushered in, Jim Manson reports.
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As Europe braces itself for a winter flu outbreak, protect yourself with Sambucol and the power of black elderberry.
Experts across Europe have warned the EU to brace itself for a bad flu season this winter. A new vaccine has been produced which is effective in fighting H3N2, the flu strain likely to hit the region this year; however, the vaccine is generally available for free to over 65s, pregnant women, those with an […]
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The Health Store Open Day is back!
The Health Store’s ever popular Open Day makes a welcome return on Sunday 8th September. Paul Rideout, Sales & Marketing Manager at the Health Store, explains “The Open Day is back by popular demand! This will be our 8th Open Day since we launched the event back in 2009 and it is more popular than […]
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How to become the next influential natural beauty brand
The world doesn’t need another natural beauty brand. It’s a market that is set to be worth up to $54 billion by 2027. It’s saturated like every other industry in the world. What it does need however, is a brand that is passionate, value driven and has clarity around how they want to shake things […]
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Tooth powder as a powerful ally for your dental health
My Oradent tooth powder is neither a drug nor a medicine. Suitable for all consumers and also for vegans and vegetarians. Why in powder form? Studies have shown that tooth powder can be more effective at removing plaque than toothpaste. Plus, My Oradent does not contain fluoride, is non-toxic and is also safe for children. […]
