SA calls school meal increase ‘miserly’
An uplift to the cost of free school meals of 7p per pupil, per meal, has been called ‘miserly’ by the Soil Association.
How UK can quit its ‘addiction to volatile food imports’ –...
The Sustainable Food Trust says it’s time to change the way we farm and reduce our ‘addiction to volatile food imports’.
Industry reacts to Government White Paper on National Food Strategy
The response to the National Food Strategy review, published today by Defra, has been described by the Soil Association as ‘thin gruel’.
Organix celebrates 30th birthday with new meal and snack ranges
Organix, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, has launched two new food collections: Baby Meals and Organix Kids.
‘Eco first’ soups from Soupologie
Aiming to offer taste and convenience while minimizing food waste, Soupologie has launched its ‘first-to-market’ frozen Souper Cubes.
Soil Association Certification welcomes new CEO
In a statement Soil Association Certification has confirmed Dominic Robinson as its new chief executive officer.
Seggiano dishes up loose organic pastas
Seggiano has introduced its first loose format organic pastas in the form of Cavatappi and Casarecce to appeal to zero-waste consumers.
News in brief
HIPPEAS limited edition packs of Chickpea Puffs in three ‘far-out flavours’ are launching in support of the new film Minions: The Rise of Gru.
Organic Herb Trading marks 40th anniversary
Founded as Hambleden Herbs in 1982 by organic pioneer Mike Brook, Somerset-based Organic Herb Trading celebrated its 40th birthday in May.
GreenBay brings Revo plant-based smoked salmon to UK consumers
Thanks to a partnership with delivery start-up GreenBay, Austrian brand Revo has launched its plant-based smoked salmon onto the UK market.
Better Nature receives £350k grant to create plant-based fish using food...
UK-based Better Nature has secured a £350,000 grant from Innovate UK to develop an all-natural plant-based fish made using food by-products.
OPERATE mind and body with new nootropic sports drinks
OPERATE is a newly launched line of sugar-free, nootropic sports drinks to help power mind and body with natural extracts.
Making waves: ReSea Project’s call to action for natural brands
ReSea Project, which removed plastic from oceans and rivers, is calling on food and drink brands to commit to its mission.
‘Hard choices ahead’: free-from future to be debated
Stakeholders in the free-from sector are invited to join the audience of a trade-only talk at The Allergy & Free From Show.
Organic land conversion up 34% in 2021
A growing number of UK farmers are going through organic land conversion, new data from Defra confirms, with a 34% rise in 2021.
SA fights ‘hidden scandal’ of pesticides in poultry
A petition has been launched by the SA calling for supermarkets to ‘remove wildlife-killing pesticides from their soya supply chains’.
Teapigs makes TV debut with tongue-in-cheek ad
In what it describes as a playful and vibrant creative celebrating ‘all the tea nuts out there’, teapigs has launched its first TV advert.
It’s a win-win for ‘world first’ cacao-free chocolate
UK food tech start-up WNWN (pronounced ‘win-win’) Food Labs has launched what it is positioning as the world’s first cacao-free chocolate.
Organic farm ramps up sustainability efforts
Organic farm Rhug Estate has implemented a duo of new practices which ramp up its sustainability credentials.
Heura ‘redefines’ plant-based food manufacturing
Heura has launched a multidisciplinary scientific approach to manufacturing which ‘redefines’ plant-based food production.