OF&G: no evidence that GE provides ‘quick fix’
The launch of a new gene editing (GE) consultation by George Eustice, Environment Secretary, has been welcomed by OF&G.
Wild Oats celebrates 40th anniversary
A Bristol institution and pioneer in its field, indie health store and community hub Wild Oats Natural Foods is celebrating 40 years.
International definition of fermented foods declared by scientists
In a world first, a team of scientists organized by ISAPP has declared a consensus definition for fermented foods.
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Clearspring has introduced two new authentic teas to its range: Organic Japanese Gyokuro Loose-Leaf Tea and Organic Japanese Matcha Sencha.
Getvov.com launches as e-commerce platform with a purpose
Launched ahead of Veganuary, Getvov.com is a new plant-based online marketplace in the UK that combines convenience and sustainability.
Wessanen rebrands as Ecotone
B Corp-certified food company Wessanen UK will trade under the new name Ecotone UK and refocus its mission on ‘food for biodiversity’.
ProVeg Incubator puts call out for plant-based start-ups
The ProVeg Incubator is calling for pioneering food brands to apply for the chance to take part in its tailor-made accelerator programme.
Whole Earth bolsters SOS collaboration
Whole Earth has strengthened its #maketherainforestwhole partnership with the SOS through a campaign to support reforestation in Sumatra.
Easy Bean expands bean and seed Cracker flavours
Easy Bean is adding to its cracker range with two new flavours: Yellow Pea & Sunflower Seed and Chickpea, Turmeric & Nigella Seed.
Vegan Plenny Pot meals from Jimmy Joy
Plant-based food brand Jimmy Joy has created a range of nutritionally complete Plenny Pot instant savoury meals.
Brighton & Hove receives Gold Sustainable Food Place Award
Brighton & Hove has become the first UK city to receive the Gold Sustainable Food Place Award, run by the Sustainable Food Places Network.
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Olly’s is donating a free school meal to children in poverty for each one of its ‘In The House Mix’ festive gift boxes ordered.
Europe’s largest plant-based meat factory to open in Lincolnshire
Plant & Bean, developer of plant-based food products, is to open Europe’s largest plant-based meat factory at a site in Boston, Lincolnshire.
Why the plant-based sector is pandemic-proof
As the year draws to an end, ProVeg International has published its meat-free moments of 2020, calling the plant-based sector pandemic-proof.
OF&G ‘bewildered’ over Defra’s ‘roadmap to nowhere’
Organic Farmers & Growers (OF&G) has expressed dismay at Defra’s Path to Sustainable Farming 2021-2024, calling it a ‘roadmap to nowhere’.
A support package tailor-made for organic F&B start-ups
Soil Association Certification has partnered with Bread & Jam and Young Foodies to offer an exclusive support package to organic start-ups.
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Dr Trouble limited edition bottles of African Lemon Chilli and Oak Smoked Chilli sauce support the International Anti-Poaching Foundation.
Almost one in ten Tel Avivians identify as vegan or vegetarian
A new survey commissioned by Tel Aviv Global & Tourism reveals 4% of Tel Aviv residents identify as vegan and 4.5% as vegetarian.
UK standards could be ‘undermined’ by misuse of antibiotics in imported...
A new report byThe Alliance to Save our Antibiotics warns of the threat to public health posed by the misuse of antibiotics in some countries.
Soupologie introduces ‘five-a-day first’ meal pot sub-brand Foodologie
Vegan soup brand Soupologie has announced two new product ranges launching under the sub-brand Foodologie.