Retailers called to support National Rice Week
National Rice Week takes place 11-17 September with a new consumer campaign to raise the UK rice sector’s profile.
Samworth Brothers explores closure of Revolution Kitchen
Yet another plant-based brand is facing closure as Samworth Brothers reveals its in talks about potentially closing Revolution Kitchen.
Flawsome! launches UK first with paper-wrapped straws for kids
As part of its Wonky Fruit Water Cartons range, Flawsome! has created an on-carton paper straw in paper packaging.
Finding ‘common ground’ at Groundswell
Opposing political parties welcome consensus for nature-friendly food production put forward at farming event Groundswell.
Gipsy Hill Brewery launches first offset-free carbon negative pints
Gipsy Hill Brewery has claimed a world first with the launch of its offset-free carbon negative beers, Swell Lager and Trail Pale.
Clearspring marks 30th anniversary with charity meals donation
As part of its 30th anniversary celebrations, Clearspring has teamed with Made In Hackney to donate 30,000 free plant-based meals.
Mills-owned firms acquire Plant and Bean manufacturing site
Interpath has announced that two companies run by Heather Mills have purchased Plant and Bean’s manufacturing site and associated equipment.
Quorn adds industry clout to Plant-based Food Alliance UK
Quorn has become a member of the UK Plant-based Food Alliance a move that is hoped will strengthen the alliance’s influence at Westminster.
LAKRIDS holds ‘world’s largest liquorice tasting’
This Friday will see the ‘world’s largest liquorice tasting’ as part of LAKRIDS BY BÜLOW’s global campaign to make the world taste liquorice.
Glebe Farm invests in cutting-edge packaging facility
Glebe Farm Foods is making a multi-million pound investment to enable its entire production process to take place on one site from August.
Defra SFI update signals ‘clear direction of travel’
Organic Farmers & Growers (OF&G) calls recent Defra developments to the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) ‘concrete progress’.
VFC Foods steps in to save Meatless Farm from administration
Following reports that Meatless Farm was heading towards bankruptcy, VFC Foods has announced its acquisition of the plant-based company.
UK considers new rules for alt-protein approval
The UK is considering regulatory changes to speed up the approval process for cultured meat, alternative protein and animal-free dairy.
Nim’s founder receives MBE in King’s first Birthday Honours List
Nimisha Raja, founder of Nim’s Fruit Crisps, has been awarded an MBE in King Charles’ birthday honours for her services to business.
First aluminium bottled sodas from GUNNA Drinks
GUNNA Drinks has claimed the UK’s first range of aluminium bottled soft drinks in what it hopes will be a catalyst for change in the sector.
Cost of living impacting nutrient intake
The British Nutrition Foundation reveals that the cost of living crisis is impacting nutrient intake as shoppers change their eating habits.
Taking organic ‘from the margins to the mainstream’
Organic food will be a focal point at the Royal Highland Show, as the Scottish Government works to double organically farmed land by 2026.
Jay&Joy acquired after listeriosis outbreak
French plant-based cheese brand Jay&Joy has been acquired after being placed in receivership over a lysteria outbreak linked to its products.
FTA presents opportunity for reduced RRP manuka
Under the new UK-NZ Free Trade Agreement the UK can now benefit from cheaper products as import tariffs on certain goods are abolished.
Organix reveals trio of new healthy kids’ snacks
Organix has added three new products to its portfolio: with Strawberry & Apple Puffcorn and Pic-Nix and Kids Crunchy Waves.