Food and Drink

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

Vedic Yogi’s ‘super herbs’ pack an impressive botanical punch

Gerald Gregory readily admits that his career trajectory has been unusual – from government economist to health drink brand owner, via the nursing home business.

Just a Dash

Dash Water has launched its new British sparkling waters, infused with wonky or surplus fruit or vegetables.

Land in organic conversion up by over 22%

Latest government figures show that the amount of UK farmland in organic conversion rose by more than 22% in the UK last year and by 47.2% in England.

Total Sweet Xylitol plants Trees For The Future with wholesalers

Natural sugar alternative brand Total Sweet Xylitol has teamed up with wholesalers Infinity Foods and Goodness Foods to extend their tree-planting project.

Goodness Gracious Food makes TV debut

The Goodness Gracious Food Company has made its TV advertising debut with a 30-second advert appearing on Nick Jr and Nickelodeon.

Hampstead Tea expands herbal line

Hampstead Tea has added two new varieties to its existing range of herbal teas.

EU/US deal on organic is "historic game changer"

Organic businesses have welcomed a historic mutual recognition agreement on organic between Europe and the United States. Under the deal organic products certified in Europe...

EU/US deal on organic is “historic game changer”

Organic businesses have welcomed a historic mutual recognition agreement on organic between Europe and the United States. Under the deal organic products certified in Europe...

DON’T punish successful pioneers, DO nurture small brands

What should independent retailers do when a pioneer natural or organic brand is acquired by a major multinational? That was the question under discussion at...