London vegan news, reviews & events
Do you know Natasha Orumbie? Perhaps you’ve heard of The Vegan Patty Lady.
If you’ve not had the pleasure of trying one of Natasha’s Jamaican patties, I’m here to tell you that your life is missing something special. Luckily, that’s an issue you can now sort out from the comfort of your own sofa. The Vegan Patty Lady is now selling her patties online and I want to twell yo uall about it.
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Every now and then I find myself loitering in the chilled aisles of a supermarket, not because I need anything, but because I’m curious to see what new vegan goodies are lurking in the wild.
My most recent nosey adventure happened at the Sainsbury’s in Angel, North London, and I was impressed with what I found.
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This blog post is not going to win any awards for journalism. Let’s face, none of my will ever!
But this feels important to me and I’m happy to share this visual news with you.
I was in a South London supermarket today and here are 10 items that caught my eye.
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Yes, you read that right.
A new whole cut of a plant-based, pork-ish meat alternative has landed and it’s making big waves.
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If you love vegan food and supporting local business, you are going to want to know about this shop in Sheffield.
All Carrot No Stick is a shop that is completely independent, packed with incredible plant-based groceries, and a dream come true for anyone who enjoys supporting ethical businesses.
Keep reading below for all the details.
Public service announcement.
Sunrise Bakery, the largest Caribbean bakery in the UK, now has single serve vegan cake slices available in UK supermarkets.
Take a look at these beauties I grabbed yesterday here in London and then read below for more info.
I’m a little bit late to the game with this one.
Apparently these vegan copies of ice cream bars have been available all January, however I’ve just managed to get my hands on them.
Take a look.
I haven’t done any sort of supermarket product update in a while but this news certainly got me in the mood to share with you all.
I’ve documented my appreciation of the Squeaky Bean brand quite a bit over on my Instagram account and have even collaborated with the brand on a few pieces of content.
They sell really fab, ready-to-eat meat alternatives that are filling a big gap in UK supermarkets… and my belly.
The latest products to join the Squeaky family are these sandwich-friendly Tofu Slices.
Available in either Spinach & Basil or Red Pepper & Tomato, these slices are ready to go and will improve your sandwich game.
But where can you buy them?
With the non-stop tidal wave of plant-based milks crashing onto the vegan scene, it can a tough job trying to stay updated on the best options.
I know we all have different tastes and preferences, but I am happy to tell you this recent release by Co-Operative supermarkets is my new favourite.
I have become a big fan of oat milk but often find my favourite brands are a bit pricey for my budget.
Thankfully, the Co-Operative GRO label now has an affordable option priced at just 79p and in even better news… it tastes just us good as the pricier brands IMHO.
I am unsure if 79p is an introductory offer, but I am certainly stocking up just in case. Let’s hope it stays low!
Huge thanks to Co-Operative stores for making the experience of being an ethical consumer that little bit more afforadable.
LIVEKINDLY Collective, a collection of brands on track to become one of the world’s largest plant-based food companies, is spicing up the plant-based food category with the launch of Swedish brand Oumph! into Australia.
The award-winning range – which has gained a cult following in Europe for its uniquely ‘meaty’ mouth feel, and bold, irreverent brand – has been introduced to the Australian market with its hero product, Pulled Oumph!
The Oumph! range is made from sustainable soya protein and is designed for use in cooking and recipes, setting it apart from the many ‘ready meal’ style plant-based products currently available in Australian retail.
LIVEKINDLY Collective is a global group of brands led by a management team of food industry veterans that collectively aim to lead the lifestyle shift to plant-based. The launch of Oumph! in Australia, alongside top performing sister brand The Fry Family Food Group, signals a rapid development of Australia’s plant-based food market.
LIVEKINDLY Collective Australia’s General Manager Shaun Richardson said, “We’re excited about what Oumph! will bring to the Australian market. We want to kill boring and see a huge opportunity to satisfy consumers – particularly younger audiences – that are keen to experiment with plant-based foods, but don’t resonate with the brands and products currently on the market.”
“In the early days of the plant-based movement, plant-based consumers were seen by the market as a homogenous group – the stereotypical vegans. Now, as plant-based gains pace in becoming the ‘new normal’, we’re at an exciting phase where we’re realising that there are many different types of people that enjoy plant-based foods, and there are many different ways to enjoy them.”
Pulled Oumph! has already been listed at Woolworths supermarkets down under.
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Extra note: Oumph! and LiveKindly have sponsored some of my content in the past, however this is something I’m sharing off my own back. I’m excited this brand is now available in the place of my birth!