Food and Drink

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

Moving Mountains cooks up rare meatless burger

British start-up Moving Mountains has introduced the B12 Burger, a plant-based burger that is said to sizzle, taste and bleed like meat.

Yeo Valley teams with Organic Herb Trading for superfruit yoghurt

This month Yeo Valley is launching its Artist’s Edition Baobab & Vanilla Yoghurt, produced with baobab sourced and supplied by Organic Herb Trading.

Viridian takes inspiration from Nordic forests

Following on from the success of its 100% Organic Curcumin Latte, ethical supplements company Viridian Nutrition has launched two further certified organic functional drinks.

St Peter’s Brewery claims world first

Suffolk microbrewery, St Peter's, has launched Without Organic, claimed to be the world's only organic alcohol-free beer.

Plant-based diets: more than just a 2018 trend

A new study, published under Current Developments in Nutrition shows ‘strong evidence’ that diets rich in plant foods offer the body protection from cardiometabolic disease. 

Calorie—cutting campaign to ‘empower’ parents

In a recent study, Public Health England has found that the average primary school child eats at least three sugary snacks a day, leading to a daily sugar consumption of three times the recommended upper limit.

Ditch the teabags anti-plastic campaigners tell consumers

A campaign started by anti-plastic campaigners and gardeners is urging consumers to switch from tea bags to loose tea to avoid plastic contamination of garden compost.

NZ Government releases new manuka honey definition, strengthens export requirements

The New Zealand Government’s Ministry For Primary Industries (MPI) will release a new scientific definition for mānuka honey in early February.

OF&G rule change: on-pack logo mandatory

Organic certifier Organic Farmers & Growers has introduced a rule change that will require mandatory on-pack presence of its logo. 

News in brief

On 24-25 November, Whole Earth hosted the first-ever peanut butter fondue bar in Shoreditch, London, giving the public the opportunity to experiment with different...

Pollen + Grace launches new collection

Pollen + Grace has introduced a new winter collection, which is almost 90% vegan, to fulfil growing consumer demand for plant-based on-the-go eating.

Beech’s Fine Chocolates goes gourmet, launches Easter eggs

Lancashire-based heritage chocolate manufacturer Beech’s Fine Chocolates has launched a new 12-strong Gourmet pack range.

Daylesford takes time for tea

Daylesford Organic has launched a range of 15 organic teas and herbal infusions, including single-estate black teas, speciality teas and white teas.

Wyke Farms and OMSCo: milking post-Brexit opportunities

Wyke Farms has united with OMSCo in a new joint business venture which the two parties have named The British Organic Dairy Company.

Food for Thought raises a glass with Organic Wine Club

Health food retailer Food For Thought is collaborating with the Organic Wine Club in a new venture at its two stores in Guildford and Kingston.

Buko creates coconut vinegar hot sauces

A new range of coconut vinegar-based hot sauces from Buko has launched onto UK shelves and is claimed to be a world first.

WOW, what a Dark Detox

Healthy drinks brand WOW has expanded its product line-up with a new drink containing activated charcoal.

Eversfield acquires The Well Hung Meat Co

Eversfield Organic has acquired The Well Hung Meat Company in a move that it says will place it in the top three organic box delivery businesses nationwide.

Coco Fuzion announces sports star ambassadors

Boxing and rugby stars Chris Eubank Jr and Chris Robshaw have become the latest ambassadors for the natural drink brand Coco Fuzion 100.

The Community Farm opens its first shop in Bath

Organic food champion, The Community Farm, has opened its first shop in Bath after gaining a firm following at the city’s Saturday Farmers’ Market.