Food and Drink

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

Raising the profile of rice

Returning on 12 September, National Rice Week is a consumer campaign which ‘sets out to raise the profile of the UK rice sector’.

Preference for ‘natural’ food acquired at early age

Researchers have found that there exists a food bias in childhood, with kids rating ‘natural’ foods higher in both desirability and safety.

‘Organic has been proven to deliver’ – OF&G

Current market opportunity and increased recognition of organic's benefits are reason for increased organic agricultural land area, says OF&G.

£50,000 prize fund supports farmers towards net zero

Agriconnect has assisted in launching the Journey to Net Zero competition with the School of Sustainable Food and Farming.

French name ban ‘sabotages’ climate change efforts

A French decree banning ‘meaty’ names for vegan alternatives to animal products will sabotage climate crisis efforts, warns ProVeg.

Morrisons launches carbon neutral eggs

As part of a commitment to be directly supplied by ‘zero emission’ British farms by 2030, Morrisons has launched its own carbon neutral eggs. 

KIND chooses love with limited edition designs

Snack brand KIND has rolled out limited edition bars in partnership with Choose Love, which supports for refugees and displaced people.

‘Nature herself has so many of the answers’ – Prince Charles

Prince Charles joined an Innovative Farmers event in Cornwall on 19 July to celebrate a ‘remarkable’ ten years of farmer-led research.

Better Nature appoints ex-Planet CEO to board

Ex-Planet Organic Peter Marsh has joined the board of tempeh brand Better Nature to support its expansion plans.

Rollagranola announces acquisition of Primrose’s Kitchen

Hertfordshire-based granola and snack brand Rollagranola has announced its purchase of Primrose’s Kitchen.

Oyetty Meals launches with taste of West Africa

A new West African ready meals brand, Oyetty Meals, has been launched by the founders of Afro-Caribbean web-based ‘superstore’ Samis Online.

Flower Burger celebrates Pride with limited edition Rainbow Burger

Flower Burger has created a limited edition Rainbow Burger to celebrate Pride, with a portion of the proceeds going to Galop and Mind Out.

Heura and LEON launch ‘Powered By Pride’ campaign

Heura and LEON have united for their first collaborative campaign, ‘Powered By Pride’ to support displaced LGBTIQ+ people around the globe

Planetary health confirmed as top global consumer concern

The latest Lifestyle & Attitude Survey by Innova Market Insights reveals the health of the planet as the top global consumer concern.

Welcome to Shroom Town

In a bid to spread ‘mushroom love’, London Nootropics and OH MY SHROOMS have collaborated to launch a pop-up coffee bar, Shroom Town.

No Jiggery Pokery from Cawston Press

Cawston Press has announced the launch of a new marketing campaign – Life’s Best Pressed – which focuses on its sparkling soft drinks range.

ProVeg opens office in China

ProVeg has expanded its global reach by opening an office in China, marking the first time an NGO promoting alternative proteins has done so.

H!P unwraps white oat chocolate bar

Marking its first foray into the white chocolate market, H!P has expanded its portfolio with a Berry Crunch White Chocolate Bar.

Chill and Unwind with new evening time snack bars

New snack brand Unwind has launched with a three-strong collection of natural, hand-baked 40g bars designed specifically for evening time.

Sambazon introduces ‘world first’ Açaí Bowls to UK

Sambazon has announced the launch of the ‘world’s first’ frozen, organic Açaí Bowls in packaging made entirely from recyclable plant fibre.