Food and Drink

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

ChicP celebrates 6th anniversary with earthy new look

Sustainable food brand ChicP has unveiled a new and refreshed brand identity to celebrate its 6th birthday.

‘Be on the right side of history’ – Future Food Movement

To tackle ‘the huge climate skills and knowledge gap’, a mass food industry upskilling programme has been launched.

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Verdino Green Foods UK is adding to its meat-free offering with the introduction of three new products developed to reflect the ‘real' thing.

Treat climate crisis with ‘same urgency’ as COVID, survey says

60% of Brits remain unaware of the extent to which cocoa, coffee and banana yields are set to decline over the next three decades

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The Panda Liquorice brand has undergone a design overhaul with all products sporting a fresh new upbeat, positive and eye-catching design.

2020: a year of unprecedented global growth for organic

Organic retail sales grew by €14 billion in 2020, to exceed €120 billion, according to FiBL and IFOAM – Organics International.

The Vegan Kind welcomes ex-H&B CEO as non-exec chairman

UK plant-based grocery retailer The Vegan Kind has announced the appointment of Tony Buffin as non-executive director (chairman).

Organic retailer Better Food releases first impact report

Better Food has released an Impact Report to give a snapshot of where it is and would like to be in terms of its effect on people and planet.

DrinkWell claims UK first with biodegradable water bottle

Marking its first foray into the soft drinks market, DrinkWell has launched the UK’s first fully biodegradable on-the-go water bottle.

Red Loon lands to spice up seasonings sector

Red Loon has rebranded and is launching into retail with two authentic seasonings to take the nation’s cooking to the ‘next level’.

Get buzzing with new natural energy drink

Drinks start-up Buzzed has created what it is positioning as the first energy tonic water which can be consumed on its own or as a mixer.

Organic market ‘breaks £3 BN mark’

The organic market has broken the £3BN mark, ‘significantly outperforming non-organic sales’ and demonstrating ‘exceptional resilience’.

First Free From Easter Award-winners revealed

The winners of the inaugural Free From Easter Award 2022 have been announced in time for the run-up to Easter in April.

Team GB warms up with Simplyseedz at Winter Olympics

Simplyseedz has seen its Porridge Pots make it to the Winter Olympics Beijing after they were chosen to be included within the Team GB kit.

Veganuary ‘takes world by storm’

The Veganuary campaign has announced its biggest year in 2022 with over 629,000 sign-ups spanning almost every country in the world.

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The team at Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil has refreshed its range with a fresh look, new products and new pack sizes following consumer feedback.

Glebe Farm unveils fresh look to emphasize ‘unique’ credentials

Family-owned British oat milk producer Glebe Farm is showcasing a revamped look for its products and has introduced a new PureOaty variant.

Whole Earth ups commitment to SOS with special edition peanut butter

Whole Earth will more than double its contribution to the SOS by pledging to donate 25% of profits from its new Golden Rainforest Edition.

Ethiopia’s ‘false banana’: the answer to future food scarcity?

A relative of the banana plant, widely grown in Ethiopia, could hold the answer to future climate change-induced hunger.

Zebra plant-based marketplace delivers in London

Newly launched delivery service ZEBRA is one-stop-shop and wholefoods hub which aims to make healthy living easier for Londoners.