Food and Drink

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

Remedy Kombucha launches in UK

Australia brand Remedy Kombucha has brought its organic fizzy live-cultured drink to the UK.

Orgran scoops top prize at FreeFrom Food Awards

It’s that time of year again, when the winners of the Freefrom Food Awards are announced, and this year’s top accolade ­– the FAIR trophy for Best FreeFrom Food – was presented to Orgran for its Vegan Easy Egg.

Food producers gather for London show

Nearly 400 exhibiting companies from 42 countries will be showcasing their latest food and drink innovations to thousands of trade buyers and retailers at The Natural Food Show (ExCel, London, 22-23 April), which opens on Sunday.

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall opens Pukka’s ‘Herb House’ 

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has officially opened ‘Herb House’, Pukka Herbs' eco-themed new offices near Bristol.

Hilltop Honey announces first manuka offer

Hilltop Honey has launched its first Manuka Honey to the UK market, available in 250g jars in varying strengths.

Love Cocoa rolls out truffles

James Cadbury-owned chocolate company Love Cocoa has created a new range of premium truffles.

Honeybuns adds to gluten-free treats

Honeybuns has expanded its Classic Range of gluten-free cakes with the launch of two new additions: Peanut Blondie and Hazelnut, Dark Chocolate & Cranberry Cake.

Nush in a rush

Nut milk yoghurt brand Nush has entered the childrens’ and the on-the-go categories with the introduction of its Nush in a Rush dairy-free yoghurt tubes.

Kallø boosts corn cakes offer

Kallø has added to its portfolio with a new Ancient Grains variant of corn cakes in a bid to give health-conscious consumers the opportunity to add more superfoods into their diet.

It’s a Weed & Wonderful world

In a bid to promote the beneficial properties of seaweed, Doctor Seaweed (Dr Craig Rose) has introduced his four-strong Weed & Wonderful range. Organic Scottish...

Peas and unity at the British Dal Festival

The inaugural British Dal Festival launched in Bristol on 19 March, celebrating the 'magic of dal'.

Spreading the (chocolate) love

In 2016, inspired by his great-great-great grandfather – the founder of Cadbury chocolate, which was subject to a hostile takeover in 2010 – James Cadbury started the organic chocolate company Love Cocoa. Here, Jane Wolfe talks to him about how the ethical beliefs of his family have influenced his brand

Rawr creates thin range

Environmentally conscious UK brand Rawr Chocolate has introduced a range of pocket-sized Thin bars in five flavours.

New artisanal oils from Rayner’s

Rayner’s has introduced four new organic, raw, unfiltered and cold-pressed artisanal oils to join its six-strong range of Soil Association-certified organic vinegars.

Organic chicken slaughter processes in question

The Soil Association has defended the slaughter processes of certified organic poultry after concerns were expressed by the RSPCA over the treatment of chickens in abattoirs.

Joining forces to join generations

The Soil Association (SA) and Pukka Herbs have joined forces in what they call an ‘inter-generational growing project’ which aims to bring the values...

Raw Living launches new superfood raw chocolate range

Raw food specialist Raw Living has introduced a new range of five superfood-boosted chocolate bars, hand-produced in Devon.

PLj gets revamp

As the sugar tax hits, British drinks brand PLj is celebrating its original sugar-free status by rebranding its Lemon and Lime cordial drinks, first launched in the 1950s.

A blossoming celebration for Clearspring

Thursday 1 March marked the first in a year-long series of anniversary events for organic food brand Clearspring, with celebrations kicking off at Whole Foods Market, London, to the sounds of a Japanese choir.

Piccolo introduces first split-pot baby food

Piccolo Pots, claimed to be the first ever split-pot baby food in the world, have just launched onto the market.