London vegan news, reviews & events
There is a David and Goliath chocolate battle brewing, and I know whose side I’m on!
Mondelēz, the multinational company behind Toblerone, is taking legal action against independent British vegan chocolate business Catherine’s Originals over the shape of its popular O’bar.
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I found a new (to me) vegan chocolate brand in a North London shop today and was initially rather excited.
It looked like an interesting new addition to the vegan landscape, but when I got home and started looking more closely at the packaging, I noticed something that changed my enthusiasm rather quickly. The chocolate is made in Israel.
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I am asking the vegan community to come together and support Lianna, the brilliant independent business owner behind LD’s Kitchen, after she was assaulted and robbed on her way home from work. Following an incredibly busy night in the kitchen, Lianna was waiting at a bus stop when she was punched in the stomach and had her mobile phone stolen.
And now I hope we can come together to help her in moving past this while not letting it get in the way of the survival of her business.
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Yes, I’m a broken record when it comes to this independent vegan chocolate business from Sheffield.
But too bad because Trupig is a producer of spectacular goodies that I just love to shout about, just like this new vegan advent calendar.
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I have written about The Gate restaurant many times over the years.
It is one of London’s best-known vegetarian restaurants and has long been regarded as one of the oldest vegetarian restaurants in the world. For many years, it has also offered a completely plant-based menu, making it a destination for people who want to enjoy creative food without animal products.
Imagine my sadness, then, when an email promoting the restaurant’s latest menu landed in my inbox recently.
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I spotted vegan shoes made by Skechers in Sports Direct a few days ago, and I had mixed feelings.
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Award-winning pizza restaurant chain Purezza is getting into the swing of things this week for Halloween with a special black pizza crust.
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If you like fancy cake, pastries, and coffee I have some excellent news for you.
Say hello to London’s only vegan Italian patisserie now located in Wandsworth.
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Jam Delish is a celebrated and much-loved Caribbean vegan restaurant in Islington which has now turned its efforts to a second location, this time a pop up vegan chippy!
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I am always excited to discover a product that challenges the idea that we need to exploit animals to keep our companion animals healthy, and even more excited if I can swing a discount your way if you are keen on trying it for your furry friends.
Just Be Kind has an impressive vegan alternative to salmon oil for dogs, and it is the sort of innovation that deserves a lot more attention.
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