Food and Drink

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

How indies can combat global warming

Suranga Herath, CEO of English Tea Shop, publishes ‘top tips’ on how independents can ‘lead the way’ in combating global warming.

New pesticide data is in ‘sharp contrast’ with previous claims

Delegates at the Royal Society of Medicine have heard that the true extent of pesticide use is at odds with the claims of the pesticide industry.

Heath & Heather highlight the power of tea

Heath & Heather has launched a multi-channel campaign called Me to the Power of Tea, which runs until the end of January 2018.

New organic ice cream brand churns up

All-natural brand Luscious has launched with a range of organic artisan ice creams produced in Wiltshire.

UK’s first organic stock pots from Kallø

Natural food brand Kallø has created a range of Organic Stock Pots in what it says is a first for the UK market.

Love Cocoa pairs avocado with chocolate

Love Cocoa has created what it claims is Europe’s first ever vegan avocado chocolate bar.

Soil Association Organic Collective Christmas Marketplace open for business

Soil Association Certification is supporting organic businesses once again this festive season with the launch of its online Organic Christmas Marketplace.

Drink Me Chai launches turmeric latte

Drink Me Chai has introduced a Turmeric Latte to its range of chai latte mixes.

Truly Natural treats for dogs

Lily’s Kitchen has launched three new 100% natural and grain-free functional treats for dogs, as part of its Truly Naturals range.

Rayner’s unveils raw organic vinegar line

Rayner’s has introduced a new range of five organic, raw, unfiltered and unpasteurized vinegars along with a coconut amino.

A superfood spoonful

Spoon Cereals has introduced a new range of mueslis to its breakfast offer, created with ancient grains, superfood powders and spices.

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.

Clearspring cooks up biodynamic sauces

Organic food brand Clearspring has launched a new range of Biodynamic Demeter Organic Italian Pasta Sauces and Passatas.

First alkaline ionized water launched in UK by ACTIPH Water

Claimed to be the first alkaline ionised bottled water in the country, ACTIPH Water has hit UK shelves.

PACK’D packs in protein with new frozen smoothie kits

PACK’D has launched a trio of Frozen Protein Smoothie Kits, designed with sports nutritionist Matt Lovell, in a bid to reinvent traditional protein shakes.

Erbology creates trio of trios

London-based Erbology has added three new snacks to its range of plant-based products: crackers, granola and energy balls.

Rude Health in rude row

Rude Health has found itself at the centre of a rude row following a controversial blog posted by co-founder and brand director Camilla Barnard.

Danish-style shake up for Scottish school meals

Mark Ruskell, MSP, has called for organic food to be made a mandatory requirement in all Scottish public sector kitchens, including schools and hospitals.

21 Bites insect food store goes live

Fucibo Co has launched 21 Bites, a new online portal selling insect-based products, claimed to be the first of its type in Europe.

Soil Association reveals Out to Lunch results

The SA's Out to Lunch campaign has published its latest league table, ranking the children’s food offer in 25 of the UK’s most popular restaurant chains.