Supermarkets’ big sustainability sweep
The news is awash with supermarkets making sustainability pledges, declaring plans to take environmental issues more seriously.
Healthy food trend predictions for 2020
Lydia Baines, digital and communications manager for ingredient business Puratos UK, sets out six food trend predictions for 2020
V for victory
Jane Wolfe discovers the ‘meat drives strength’ myth is being busted as a rising number of sporting figures are extolling the virtues of a plant-based diet.
Meat-free food sales up 40%, says Mintel
Sales of meat-free foods rose by 40% between 2014-2019, according to Mintel. The research firm reports 23% of all new UK food products in 2019 were vegan.
Tribunal judge rules ethical veganism is ‘philosophical belief’
In a landmark legal case, a tribunal judge has ruled that ethical veganism qualifies as a ‘philosophical belief and must be afforded special protections.
Organic Research Centre appoints new CEO
The Organic Research Centre has announced the appointment of Lucy MacLennan – a scholar of the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust – as its new CEO.
One Planet Pizza creates first gluten-free option
Vegan brand One Planet Pizza has cooked up its first 100% gluten-free frozen pizza in the form of the new Gluten Free Three Cheezly Margherita.
‘Clean’, ‘green’, ‘cruelty-free’ … and unhealthy?
'Clean', 'green', 'cruelty-free' meat alternatives are often positioned as more ethically responsible meal options. But are they?
Well wheeled: Planet Organic in hot food delivery first
Planet Organic is partnering with upscale London-based delivery service SUPPER to offer hot food deliveries for the first time.
The new service will be offered...
Veganuary fights decision to ban bus ads
Two ads promoting veganism which were removed from buses by Arriva are to be reinstated after the Veganuary campaign successfully fought the decision.
Tim Hortons first in UK to serve Moving Mountains new Sausage...
In a new deal with Moving Mountains, Canadian fast-food chain Tim Hortons is to be the first restaurant in the UK to serve the brand’s new Sausage Patty.
2020: a breakthrough year for ‘veganic’ agriculture?
Few vegans have given serious thought to the suggestion that fruit and veg might technically be 'un-vegan', but ‘veganic’ agriculture could change this.
Court to decide if ‘ethical veganism’ is a belief system
A vegan activist will this week bring a test case to court to have the term 'ethical veganism' recognized as a belief system.
B12 warning ahead of Veganuary
Experts warn that vegans must ensure there is enough vitamin B12 in their diets and the health risks resulting from B12 deficiencies are 'not a myth'.
Two apples a day help keep the cardiologist away
Eating two apples a day has been shown to help keep cholesterol down and fight heart disease risk, according to new research.
Body and Mind brews up organic Cannabis Tea
New British organic brand Body and Mind Botanicals has launched onto market with a three-SKU range of Organic Cannabis Tea.
Biona brings fresh products to its organic offer
Biona has released a raft of new organic products into the market, including ready-meals, sauces and meat-free alternatives.
SFT welcomes HRH Prince of Wales as Patron
It has been announced that HRH The Prince of Wales has accepted an invitation from the Sustainable Food Trust (SFT) to become the charity’s Patron.
SFT challenges BBC documentary
A documentary exposing the ‘devastating effect on eco systems’ of meat has been countered by farmers who challenge its position about meat reduction.
Valley Fest gives back
Valley Fest – in collaboration with organic brand and headline partner Yeo Valley – has reported a charity fundraising total of £12,199 from summer 2019.