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Iceland Introduces Vegan No Bull Burger

Published on April 10, 2018 | in Veggie News By theflexitarian |

Iceland is getting its teeth stuck into the vegan market with the introduction of the No Bull Burger (£2.00, 2 pack). Launching this April, the burger is the first meat-replicating vegan burger to hit supermarket shelves in the UK. As Flexitarianism rises and shoppers begin to take more interest in the contents of their baskets, more of us […]

Tesco Launches Award-Winning Plant-Based Oumph!

Published on March 14, 2018 | in Veggie News By theflexitarian |

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As one of my favourite vegan meat products Oumph! has already been featured in The Hot List. Easy to cook, I love its texture and versatility. The meat free range is ideal for flexitarians trying to reduce their meat consumption as well as vegans and vegetarians looking to expand their plant-based options. Following its launch […]

Planet Organic Launches ‘Vegan Shop’

Published on February 21, 2018 | in Veggie News By theflexitarian |

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The UK’s largest organic and speciality food store, Planet Organic, has launched its ‘Vegan Shop’ – a specialist area of its online store selling a range of 3,700 vegan-only products. From baby food and protein powder to candles and hair dye, the new category of its online shop will list vegan-only groceries, beauty products and […]

Tesco Launches NEW Plant Based Range Wicked Kitchen

Published on January 9, 2018 | in Veggie News By theflexitarian |

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This Veganuary sees the launch of plant-based Wicked Kitchen at Tesco, developed in collaboration with self-confessed plant-pusher and pioneering chef, Derek Sarno.Derek has partnered with Tesco to create Wicked Kitchen – a 20-strong range of irresistible meals that have all the punch, crunch and zing to satisfy hungry bellies and demanding vegan taste buds. From […]

Pret A Manger’s New Vegan Tip-Top Hot Pot

Published on January 4, 2018 | in Veggie News By theflexitarian |

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Launching today, Pret A Manger is introducing Tip-Top Hot Pots to its menu for the first time. Packed full of vibrant and flavourful ingredients, this new Pret concept provides customers with a separate “topper” so that fresh, delicate flavours can be stirred into a big, bold hot pot at the very last minute. The new […]

The First Ever Christmas Vegan Cheese Platter is Here!

Published on December 8, 2017 | in Product Reviews, Veggie News By theflexitarian |

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The tradition of the ubiquitous Christmas cheeseboard can be a struggle for any vegan out there. The good news is that this festive season sees the launch of the first ever vegan cheese platter available from Ocado and Sainsbury’s. Award winning Violife has launched a Christmas Dairy Free Platter which includes 200g slices of classic Cranberry After […]

Pret A Manger’s First Ever Vegan Christmas Sandwich

Published on November 7, 2017 | in Veggie News By theflexitarian |

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Even if you are trying not to think about Christmas (just yet), the roll-out of festive menus is a definite sign that we are getting closer to one of the busiest time of the year. Pret A Manger is launching its Christmas Menu today. This year, the classic Christmas Lunch and Veggie Christmas Lunch sandwiches are […]

Oumph! Vegan Pop-Up lunches at Whole Foods Market in London

Published on October 30, 2017 | in Veggie News By theflexitarian |

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To celebrate World Vegan Month this November, Whole Foods Market is hosting a series of exclusive vegan pop-up lunches in two of their London stores, serving award-winning plant-based Oumph! Tacos and Kebabs. As regular readers will know, I am such a big fan of Oumph. Made from soya beans, Oumph looks, feels and tastes like […]

Carluccio’s Launches Meat Free Monday Vegetarian Pop-Up

Published on October 12, 2017 | in Veggie News By theflexitarian |

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Carluccio’s is the latest name to embrace the meat free trend as flexitarians, vegans and vegetarians will be able to dine together at Cucina Verde, Carluccio’s first ever exclusively vegetarian pop-up, featuring over 20 Italian veggie and vegan dishes from Antonio Carluccio, in collaboration with cook, food blogger and writer Anna Barnett. From 23 October, for […]

Tofurky Launches Protein-Packed Vegan Sandwiches

Published on October 5, 2017 | in Product Reviews, Veggie News By theflexitarian |

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Vegan lunch options have just become a little bit easier as Tofurky launched this week a range of four protein-packed vegan sandwiches: TLT (Tempeh ‘bacon’, Lettuce and Tomato), Chipotle Chick’n, Ham-style Salad, and Chick’n and Sweetcorn. Tofurky is an American company that started in the 1980s when Seth Tibbott decided to make tempeh from scratch to share […]