Ukraine conflict: the impact on the plant-based sector
ProVeg International has been examining the impact of the ongoing war in Ukraine on ingredient supply in the plant-based sector.
Glebe Farm takes over billboards for campaign at London Victoria station
In a disruptive above-the-line campaign to remind consumers about its victory over Oatly, Glebe Farm took over billboards at Victoria in May.
What, no food bill? The SA responds to Queen’s Speech
Following the Queen’s Speech in Parliament today, the Soil Association has called the lack of mention of a Food Bill ‘deeply disappointing’.
Planet Organic rolls out UK’s first organic sushi
In what it says is the first such offer in the UK, Planet Organic has expanded its sustainable food offering with a line of organic sushi.
Public concern over F&B pricing and labelling
Consumer research platform Attest has identified public concern and confusion over pricing and labelling of F&B wellness products.
Stop funding industrial animal agriculture, NGOs tell banks
NGOs including Compassion in World Farming are calling on major world banks to stop funding intensive animal agriculture.
Organic import controls delayed to late 2023
The Government has announced a further delay to import controls, now expected to come into effect in late 2023.
Nuccy claims UK first with adaptogenic nut butters
Positioning itself as the UK’s first adaptogenic nut butter brand, London-based Nuccy has launched with a three-strong collection.
Stonegate introduces vitamin-enriched eggs
Stonegate Farmers has launched its Enriched eggs range to help consumers boost overall health and immunity and achieve their RDA.
Heura and BOSH! team up to launch Chorizo Burger
Heura has partnered with BOSH! to launch its Chorizo Burger – a ‘red-hot marriage' between a burger and the Mediterranean flavour of chorizo.
ORC aims to raise £20k to promote organic farming
The Organic Research Centre has launched a Climate Friendly Farming campaign and is calling on industry to support it.
‘Long awaited’ EU-wide adoption of max THC limits in hemp
The EC is to amend regulation to reflect new EU-wide maximum levels of Delta-9-THC in hemp seed and hemp oil.
OF&G launches manifesto of ‘essential truths’
OF&G has published a manifesto highlighting key advantages of organic 'in response to unprecedented transitional upheaval in farming’.
Clare McDermott ‘sadly missed’ after Soil Association exit
NPN hears from Martin Sawyer about Clare McDermott, who has left the Soil Association after eight years as business development director.
Russell & Atwell gains investment from Dragons’ Den duo
Fresh chocolate brand Russell & Atwell has received investment from two multimillionaires after founders Steve Russell and Giles Atwell presented a pitch on the...
Veganuary: 83% of participants plan permanent diet change
Following its most successful campaign yet, Veganuary reveals that 85% of sign-ups are now planning permanent dietary changes.
Clipper moves to fully recyclable packaging
In a move will save over 20 tonnes of plastic from landfill or incineration each year, Clipper has launched fully recyclable packaging.
Nairn’s gets creative with first TV ad campaign
Nairn’s has announced it has invested £1 million in its first ever TV-led brand campaign, with ‘nything Goes’ as its central theme.
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Perkier announces carbon neutral status
As part of its mission to become a Net Zero company by 2030, healthy snack bar brand Perkier has announced it is now carbon neutral.
RIFCo vibrant redesign aims to attract younger audience
The Really Interesting Food Company (RIFCo) has undergone a transformation to attract a younger demographic.