Food and Drink

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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.

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.