Tag: Vegetarian Society

Accessibility Upgrade for COOK! with the Vegetarian Society

Stuart Mitchell

Manchester’s only exclusively vegetarian and vegan teaching kitchen, COOK! with the Vegetarian Society, has invested in accessibility upgrades as part of its commitment in becoming a place that is accessible and welcoming to all. In addition to the existing platform lift and wheelchair-friendly/seated workspaces, there is now state-of-the-art visual and audio equipment. This includes a hearing loop and large screens to mirror the tutor’s instructions throughout the kitchen, making learning an enjoyable experience for all attendees. Said Sam Linford-Platt, Head of COOK!: “We are proud that the COOK! kitchen is…

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Supporters get ready to celebrate National Vegetarian Week

Stuart Mitchell

Kicking off on World Vegetarian Day, National Vegetarian Week (1st to 7th October 2025) is the annual celebration of fantastic veggie food, inspiring everyone to dive into delicious meat-free dishes.  National Vegetarian Week is perfect timing for those with post-summer holiday aspirations, when travel and relaxation allow time for reflection, and often the desire to make positive lifestyle changes. The run up will start in late August, with a flow of top tips, veggie news and inspiration. National Vegetarian Week is also a fantastic platform for businesses, restaurants, supermarkets, and brands to promote…

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Cove UK Leads The Way With Vegetarian Society Accredited Menu Choices

Stuart Mitchell

The award-winning Cove UK has become the first UK holiday park group to receive Vegetarian Society Approved Vegetarian and Vegan trademarks across its menu. A total of 17 dishes have been accredited. They will be available across four of Cove UK’s holiday parks: Seal Bay, West Sussex; Solway, Cumbria; Hunters Quay and Drimsynie in Argyll, Scotland. This move reinforces Cove UK’s commitment to offering high-quality, meat-free dining options, with the trademarks giving guests assurance that these dishes meet strict vegetarian and vegan standards. With consumer demand for meat-free options rising,…

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The Vegetarian Society certifies first major retailer with Plant-Based Trademark

Stuart Mitchell

The Vegetarian Society is pleased to announce Lidl has become the first major retailer to use the Plant-Based Trademark on its Vemondo Plant! range, which includes plant-based ingredients, vegetable-based options, and ready meals. The Plant-Based Trademark, offered by the Vegetarian Society, is designed to be the gold standard of plant-based accreditation and goes beyond the proposed ISO definition, in turn offering manufacturers and customers the labelling and product checking assurances they are looking for. Products using the Plant-Based Trademark must have no animal ingredients, whilst also having a key plant-based…

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National Vegetarian Week will be 15–21 May 2023

Stuart Mitchell

National Vegetarian Week 15–21 May 2023 will be bigger and better than ever with a very clear focus on the climate crisis. The week will highlight how switching to veggie meals can reduce your carbon footprint and help the planet. Making your meals better by miles! Keep up to date with the latest news about the week at www.nationalvegetarianweek.org. Richard McIlwain, Chief Executive of the Vegetarian Society, said: “The very first National Vegetarian Week ran in 1992, the same year as the Rio Earth Summit which saw the creation of…

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