Food and Drink

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

Wyke Farms churns ‘UK first’ carbon neutral butter

Somerset’s Wyke Farms has announced another UK carbon neutral first in the shape of its new Ivy's Reserve Salted Farmhouse Butter.

Olio partners with Whole Foods for waste reduction initiative

Olio has announced a partnership with Whole Foods Market to support the retailer with food waste prevention in its London stores

Better Nature kicks off £3MN funding round

Better Nature has launched a £3 million Series A fundraising round to fuel mainstream retail growth for its tempeh range.

Waitrose expands functional drinks offer

New functional drinks bays in 30 Waitrose stores will help the supermarket widens its offer of vitamin, CBD and natural energy drinks.

Plant-based terms face further restrictions

Terms such as ‘cheese’ and ‘yoghurt’ could be blocked from use by plant-based brands should new draft guidance come into force.

PM in talks with food industry over soaring prices

As soaring prices continue impacting business and squeezing household budgets the PM is meeting with the food industry to discuss measures.

Plant-based drinks excluded from EU Schools Scheme

A vote by MEPs against the inclusion of plant-based milk in schools is a ‘significant blow’ to kids who cannot consume dairy says ProVeg.

Meatless Farm extends range with UK plant-based first

Meatless Farm has expanded its product range with four new SKUs including the UK’s first branded plant-based meat-filled pasta.

Wake Up to Organic returns after COVID hiatus

The Organic Trade Board has confirmed that popular industry event Wake Up to Organic will return on 7 June.

Major supermarkets back launch of Soil Health Scorecard

ABACO Group and NIAB have partnered with Asda and Tesco to launch a digital platform designed to support farmers and growers.

Defra U-turns on horticultural strategy promise

A U-turn on the Government’s pledge to produce a horticulture strategy has left the sector ‘disappointed’ and ‘appalled’.

MOMO partners with Caravan Coffee

South London start-up MOMO has created a new ‘first-of-its-kind’ kombucha in collaboration with Caravan Coffee.

Godminster’s fresh identity invokes ‘legends of Wessex’

Bruton-based organic cheddar producer Godminster has unveiled its new brand identity inspired by the ‘landscapes and legends of Wessex’.

Organic brands invited to join RangeMe for Organic September

The OTB and Soil Association Certification have formed a partnership with RangeMe to ‘increase the visibility of certified organic products’.

Cash boost for new organic farmers

A cash boost announced last month will allow farmers who convert to organic to receive up to a third more in payment than in 2022.

Sainsbury’s criticized over new plastic packaging

After Sainsbury’s received consumer backlash over its new soft plastic packaging for mince, A Plastic Planet has added its own criticism.

Government achieves ‘pitifully low’ uptake of Healthy Start scheme

New data published by the Government shows it is falling short of NHS targets for the Healthy Start initiative.

Fungtn and Balance in mushroom coffee collaboration

Alcohol-free craft beer brand Fungtn has partnered with Balance Coffee to launch a Lions Mane Mushroom Coffee for home brewing.

Carrefour first to receive French anti-food waste label

Supermarket chain Carrefour has become the first in France to be granted the French Government’s national ‘anti-food waste’ label.

FATSO creates bar fit for a king

Dark chocolate brand FATSO has created its fourth variant – Mint, Pistachio & Cocoa Nibs – ahead of The King’s Coronation in May.