Food and Drink

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

Plenish enriches plant-based offer

Plenish has introduced a new line of 100% plant-based Enriched M*lks that it claims are the most nutritionally packed dairy-free milks on the market.

Government ‘failing public’ over pesticide cocktail threat

A major new report exposes how mixtures of pesticides commonly found in food, water and soil could be harming the health of both humans and wildlife.

‘Bold’ ban to curb snacking culture

Snacking on public transport should be banned, according to the UK’s former Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Professor Dame Sally Davies.

Is your business Brexit-ready?

The Soil Association has launched a ‘Brexit readiness support service’ to help organic businesses prepare themselves for a possible no-deal Brexit.

Mixed reactions over controversial Hybrid Burger

Consumer opinion is divided after the launch of BrewDog’s Hybrid Burger – a controversial combination of 50% Beyond Meat and 50% sustainably reared beef.

Above and Beyond Sausage

Beyond Meat has launched Beyond Sausage onto the UK market in what it says is the first plant-based sausage that looks, tastes and sizzles just like pork.

Chill out with duo of new beverages from Pukka Herbs

The latest two drinks from Pukka Herbs are both designed to soothe and relax the body and mind: Night Time Organic Latte and Peace.

Daylesford makes use of surplus vegetables in new range

Daylesford has created a new line of organic ferments and pickles using excess or wonky fresh vegetables from its 28-acre market garden in the Cotswolds.

How the market turned us into ‘passive consumers of crap’

Pointless choice: Riverford Organic founder Guy Singh-Watson on 'how brilliantly the market excels at turning us all into passive consumers'. 

Chuckling Goat claims world first with brown rice kefir

Chuckling Goat has created a Brown Rice Kefir in what it says is a ‘world first’, following customer demand for a vegan, gluten-free kefir option.

Christmas is coming for Divine

Fairtrade brand Divine Chocolate has unveiled a number of new additions to its Christmas goodies offer for 2019, include a variety of vegan options.

Eat more red meat to help fight climate change, Holden urges

Eating more red meat, not less – so long as it comes from sustainable grassland systems – could help climate change, says Patrick Holden.

Raw Halo rebrands, adds flavours and formats

Ethical chocolate brand Raw Halo has revealed a vibrant new look which incorporates 100% recyclable, plastic-free packaging, along with fresh new flavours.

Soil Association changes lives through £5.1 MN lottery win

Since The National Lottery Community Fund allocated £5.1 million to Food for Life, the SA reports its Get Togethers are already making an impact

Organic and sustainable is the future, says Zara boss

The CEO of international fashion brand Zara has said there is 'no contradiction' between sustainability and profitability.

Brand owners explore special FDF Organic Group idea

Around 40 representatives from the organic sector met recently to discuss forming a specialist organic group inside the Food and Drink Federation.  

Nim’s strikes healthy deal with NHS

Nim’s Fruit Crisps has entered the foodservice sector through NHS Supply Chain via its Cold Beverages, Confectionery and Snacks framework.

Reasons to be cheerful

CBD start-up Cheerful Buddha has hit the market with its first product: a medium roast 100% organic Love & Wellness CBD Coffee.

Welcome to ‘The Clean Vic’

Naming it The Clean Vic, Sainsbury’s supermarket is to launch a pop-up pub serving only no- or low-alcohol drinks over 24-25 July.

Third of young Britons have switched to plant-based milk

A third of young Britons are said to have made the switch to plant-based milk alternatives, according to new research from Mintel.