Food and Drink

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Better Nature secures £700k to boost growth in UK and Europe

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.

Julienne Bruno creates Collection 01 dairy-free trio

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

Co-op pulls Christmas ad to spotlight food project

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

Spanish flexitarian brand Flax & Kale comes to the UK

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

Verdino lands plant-based fish line in UK

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

Bio&Me secures further £1.6 million investment

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.

Crosta & Mollica creates first plant-based pizza

Crosta & Mollica has added the first all-natural, plant-based option to its pizza range, in the form of Vegana Pizza and Pizzetta.

Veganuary launches The Vegan Kit

A new Vegan Kit is now available for consumers to help see them through World Vegan Month and beyond, created by the Veganuary campaign.

Results from second Free From Christmas Awards revealed

Winners of the second annual Free From Christmas Awards 2022 have been announced, with Tesco and Myth Drinks taking top honours.

Visitor attractions slash kids’ meals in cost of living crisis

Sites of popular family days out are removing children’s healthy menus, the Soil Association reports, as ‘the cost of living crisis bites’.

DIT chooses Creative Nature for ad campaign

Creative Nature is one of the brands highlighted in the Department for International Trade’s Great Britain and Northern Ireland ad campaign.

‘Follow New York’s example’, group urges C40 mayors

Group urges C40 mayors to follow New York's example to accelerate adoption of plant-based foods as a solution to the climate emergency.

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.