Food and Drink

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

Happy Coco! adds ice creams, smoothies

Dutch vegan and organic brand Happy Coco! is launching a line of Vegan Ice Creams and Probiotic Superfood Smoothies in April.

Ryton Organic Gardens ‘too expensive to run’

Garden Organic, the non-profit owner of Ryton Organic Gardens in Warwickshire, has confirmed that the site is being marketed by property advisors ahead of an expected sale.

Arla buys rights to Yeo Valley name

Arla Foods has acquired a subsidiary of the UK’s biggest organic dairy brand Yeo Valley, in an ambitious move to persuade British consumers to 'trade up' to organic dairy.

Bio-tiful Dairy introduces kefir-quark first

Bio-tiful Dairy has created what it says is the world’s first combination of bio-live kefir and high-protein quark.

A ‘green’ brew from Co-op

The Co-op is bringing to market a fully biodegradable tea bag to replace that which is currently used in its well-known own-brand ‘99 Tea Blend’ range.

Doisy & Dam launches chocolate snacking Snaps

To meet consumer demand for premium pouches in the confectionery category, Doisy & Dam has entered the sharing market with of its new Snaps range.

Coldpress to launch three new nut milk shakes

Coldpress is adding to its cold-pressed low-sugar nut milk shakes, designed to capture active, health-conscious consumers.

Whole Earth adds Smooth choice to Hi-Oleic spread range

Whole Earth has bolstered its offer with Hi-Oleic Smooth Peanut Butter, packed full of good fats and fibre and low in sugar.

Just the tonic for Manx drinks brand

Isle of Man-based producer Roots Beverage Co has launched a range of tonic waters to the UK market in addition to gaining its first distribution deal.

Allplants creates new dishes, single-serve range

Plant-powered meal delivery service allplants has introduced a new 14-strong single-serve range.

Huel launches new granola

UK-based Huel has expanded its product range with the launch of new Huel Granola in two flavours: Original and Berry.

Rude Health adds to healthy breakfast bowls

Rude Health has introduced two new healthy breakfast products: Naked Barley Porridge and Puffed Spelt.

Clipper teams with Seed and Bean

Clipper Teas has partnered with Seed and Bean on a large-scale on-pack promotion, available to all its retail partners nationwide.

Montezuma’s unveils new gifting lines, mini bars

Montezuma’s has updated its 2018 wholesale range to include three new mini bar flavours and a fresh selection of gift options.

Clearspring adds organic snacks

Clearspring has launched two new organic snacking ranges: Wholegrain Brown Rice Cakes and Brown Rice Chips.

Going for gold

Morocco Gold is a single-estate, extra virgin olive oil grown and pressed in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains and brought to the UK market by a British-Moroccan business partnership.

Biona boosts organic offer

The Windmill Organics brand Biona has introduced a raft of new products including fruit spreads, jackfruit and burgers.

Rubies in the Rubble whips up innovative new mayos

Sustainable gourmet condiment brand Rubies in the Rubble has created two inventive mayonnaises – Aquafaba Mayo and Chipotle Mayo.

Doves Farm extends FREEE line

Doves Farm Foods has launched two new gluten-free baking mixes for retail under its FREEE by Doves Farm brand.

MIA aims to put Africa on the map

New premium ethical food brand MIA has launched in the UK with its initial offer of a six-strong range of Madagascan single-origin, bean-to-bar chocolate.