Fighting food poverty: U-turn on school meal vouchers
Following a campaign by footballer Marcus Rashford, the Government has a made a U-turn on its decision to stop free school meal vouchers at the end of term.
Contactless coffee: Better Food and City to Sea revive reusables
Better Food is partnering with City to Sea on a #ContactlessCoffee initiative to enable the ethical retailer to create safely revive the use of reusables.
Post-pandemic pantry: how the virus is impacting Brits’ food priorities
Recent Mintel research into food and drink revealed some positive impacts of the coronavirus crisis on the way Brits intend to eat beyond the pandemic.
Fruit picking on furlough
Trade association British Apples & Pears has launched a recruitment campaign to simultaneously help tackle food waste and unemployment in the UK.
Pandemic highlights urgent need for shorter food supply chains
The COVID-19 pandemic and climate crisis together highlight the urgent need for shorter food supply chains, says a new report from the Soil Association.
Kallø creates protein-packed Veggie Cakes
Kallø has introduced an innovative new line of Lentil & Pea Veggie Cakes into the healthy, plant-based snacking category.
‘The time is now for organic’ says unified Organic September campaign
Soil Association will lead a ‘joint approach’ for this year’s Organic September, teaming up with the Organic Trade Board for ‘a unified campaign’.
Finnebrogue Artisan comes up with ‘game changing’ plant-based line
Naked brand has been extended with Britain’s first plant-based range to be high in fibre and protein, allergen-free and one of your five-a-day.
Yeo Valley kerns super-thick yogurt
Yeo Valley has created its latest organic offer – Super Thick Kerned Yogurt – by employing an old Somerset production technique.
Meat consumption falls during pandemic
The Vegan Society has found that one in five Brits have reduced their meat consumption and 15% have reduced their dairy intake during the pandemic.
Small producers and retailers look to win long-term loyalty
The way we shop is changing rapidly, with most of us venturing out to buy groceries only when necessary and increasingly relying on home delivery.
Bright Barley raises alt-milk bar
Start-up Bright Barley has introduced a line of dairy-free vegan drinks made using what it say is the UK’s first alternative ‘mylk’ produced using barley.
Organic foods get ‘coronavirus boost’
The coronavirus pandemic is leading to a boost in demand for organic and sustainable foods, reports London-based analyst Ecovia Intelligence.
‘100% beef-free’ claim for plant-based Whopper was misleading, ASA rules
Claims made by Burger King that its plant-based Rebel Whopper product is '100% beef-free' were misleading, the ASA ruled this week.
Clearspring expands matcha selection
Clearspring has extended its matcha collection with four fresh blends: Matcha Ginger, Matcha Three Mint, Matcha Genmaicha and Matcha Turmeric.
Clive’s completes vegan transition
Veggie pie-maker Clive’s has announced that after updating one last recipe, its entire offer is now fully plant-based, and that it is also moving premises.
Soil Association Certification freezes fee increase
Responding the ‘unprecedented pressures’ of COVID-19 on farmers and food suppliers, Soil Association Certification is freezing its annual fee increases.
Clipper extends decaff line
Natural and organic brand Clipper Teas has expanded its range of decaffeinated teas with three new products including two new Fairtrade and organic options.
Guild of Fine Food: support your indie food stores at this...
The Guild of Fine Food is calling for consumers to get behind their local indies and has added an online resource to its website to assist these retailers
Piccolo launches temporary online delivery service
Organic baby food brand Piccolo has opened a temporary online store to help parents easily access food and formula amid the coronavirus pandemic.