Food LabelingMay we suggest reading the label of any product at supermarkets/shops before purchase, as manufacturers can change the ingredients at any time. A detailed list of E-numbers to be checked can be downloaded here
The Vegetarian Society's food labeling scheme, known as the Seedling Symbol, was established in 1969. Since then it has become the most widely recognised and trusted stamp of vegetarian approval anywhere in the world. You will find the symbol on over 2000 products including retail food and drinks, catering supplies and household goods. Caterers, restaurants, shops and bakeries can also be approved through our Food and Drink Guild Scheme. What does it mean?
The seedling symbol has four strict criteria:1. Products have to be free of animal flesh, meat or bone stock, animal carcass fats, gelatin, aspic, or any other products resulting from slaughter.
2. Products and ingredients should not have been tested on animals
3. Eggs used must be free range
4. Products must be GMO free
Products must also be free from cross contamination with non vegetarian products/ingredients in the production process.
Veggie Shopping in the UK1. Supermarkets
As well as an increasingly huge range of exotic fruit and vegetables on display, almost all supermarkets in the UK now have exclusively vegetarian freezer sections storing vegetarian sausages, bacon, burgers, mince, stir-fry pieces, fillets, pies and other meat alternatives.
http://www.isitveggie.com/ - lists veggie food in all supermarkets and veggie food for different well-known brands.
For a more detailed list of a few selected veggie products in Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose, click here (Veggie food in supermarkets.xls). There are many products available in all supermarkets!
2. WholesalersRetail wholesalers who sell health food and vegetarian/vegan products to the retail market and also direct to consumers. Some of them open for 'cash and carry' and some will deliver.
www.goodnessdirect.co.ukwww.arjunawholefoods.co.ukwww.lembas.co.ukwww.suma.co.ukThe following two wholesalers normally send a catalogue with price list on request and are open for 'cash and carry' inclusive delivery if they cover your area and for a minimum purchase:
a) Marigold Health Foods Ltd
102 Camley Street
London Nw1 0pf
Tel: 020 7388 4515
Fax: 020 7388 4516
email:
sales@marigoldhealth.co.ukb) Foundation Food Co. Ltd.
Chantry Place
Headstone Lane
Harrow
Middlesex HA3 6NY
Tel: 020 8420 1010
Fax: 020 8420 1691
email:
sales@foundation.demon.co.uk3. More veggie shoppinghttp://www.hollandandbarrett.co.uk/ - health food shops
http://www.happycow.net/europe/england/index.html - more health food stores
http://www.vegetarianguides.co.uk/index.shtml - veggie guide books for London/UK/Europe with info about veggie health food stores/restaurants /guest houses.
http://www.vegetarianguides.co.uk/index.shtml - guide with veggie shops
http://www.veganvillage.co.uk/accommod.htm - list of vegan shops
http://www.planetveggie.co.uk/shops.htm - vegetarian shops in London
http://www.veganlondon.co.uk/eat/index.htm - vegan shops in London
http://www.organicdelivery.co.uk/odcframeset.asp - The Organic Delivery Company
Delivers Organic Vegetarian produce to the whole of London in the evening and fruit boxes to Central London offices during the day. You can order on-line or if you prefer you can call them on 020-77.39.81.81 where they will be happy to talk you through your first order and answer any questions you may have.
http://www.veggies.org.uk/freezer.htm - vegetarian shops in Nottingham
http://www.veganvillage.co.uk/web.htm - list of vegan shops
http://www.animalfreeshopper.com/html/ - on-line vegan shopping
http://www.dorsetcottagefoods.com/ - cottage food from Dorset
http://www.munchyseeds.com/ - munchy seeds
http://www.veggiestuff.com/ - veggie food, supplements, etc.
http://www.saporiuk.com/inglese/healthy.htm - Sapori d'Italia or "A taste of Italy"; true flavours and textures of Mediterranean food
http://www.redwoodfoods.co.uk/ - veggie meats with “local store finder”
http://www.veggie-world.com/ - including veggie meats & veggie fish produced in Taiwan
http://www.village-bakery.com/ - for those with a sweet tooth
http://www.veganstore.co.uk/ - wide range of vegan products
https://sslrelay.com/www.leeoras.co.uk/ - freshly produced vegan delicatessen
http://www.veggies.co.uk/veglist.php3 - list of food/drink confirmed vegetarian by the manufacturer/supplier (can contain egg though and this list includes wines and beers)
http://www.isitvegan.info/ - database of vegan products
Yasar Halim, 2A Hedge Lane, Palmers Green, London N13 5SH - Have pulses, vegetarian heloumi, lots of fresh bread and pastries and lots of different types of vegetables. They also sell meat though…
Veggie Food for Cats & DoggiesCats
http://www.veggiepets.com/http://www.benevofoods.com/Dogs
http://www.happidog.co.uk/http://www.yarrah.com/http://www.veggiepets.com/http://www.benevofoods.com/
