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#PigsInChain : Most British High Street Supermarkets & Food Chains Sell Pork From Factory Farms

Published on December 6, 2019 | in Veggie News By theflexitarian |

A recent survey done for Farm Not Factories #PigsinChain campaign found that 73% of the 60 British high street supermarkets & food chains sell pork from factory farms. The vast majority of these don’t offer a single high welfare alternative. Pigs reared in factory farms (an intensive farming system that is permitted under the Red […]

Sainsbury’s opens the UK’s first ever Meat-Free Butchers

Published on June 18, 2019 | in Veggie News By theflexitarian |

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Just in time for World Meat Free Week, Sainsbury’s has announced it is opening the UK’s first ever Meat-Free Butchers in Bethnal Green Road, London. The Meat-Free Butchers pop-up, selling plant-based alternatives to the traditional meaty sausages, burgers, mince and more, will be open 21st-23rd Jun. At first glance, the three day pop-up shop will […]

Sainsbury’s Introduces a Meat-Alternative Section Into Its Meat, Fish and Poultry Aisles

Published on February 19, 2019 | in Veggie News By theflexitarian |

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Following the success of its plant-based range, Sainsbury’s is trialling a new meat-alternative section in its meat, fish, and poultry aisle across 20 stores nationwide. The change is the first time a UK supermarket has positioned a range of meat-alternatives directly alongside meat options in store. With 91% of Brits now adopting a flexitarian diet, the […]

Sainsbury’s Love Your Veg – Bumper Vegan & Vegetarian Launch

Published on July 17, 2018 | in Veggie News By theflexitarian |

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Following the launch of Naturli’ plant-based mince and burgers in the meat aisle last month, Sainsbury’s has also launched over 20 meat-free options including seven new Sainsbury’s Love Your Veg! ready meals and four redeveloped Sainsbury’s’ favourites which are now vegan. These new and innovative plant-based products are now available in-store and online, which are set […]

Sainsbury’s Starts Selling Vegan Meat Alternative In Meat Aisle

Published on June 27, 2018 | in Veggie News By theflexitarian |

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As of today, Sainsbury’s is starting to sell vegan meat in the meat aisles of 400 stores. The plant-based mince and burgers from Danish brand Naturli’ will be the first meat alternative in the UK to be sold alongside meat products. While many vegans and vegetarians might not be keen on visiting the meat aisles, […]

Spicy Pulled Jackfruit Wrap Added To Sainsbury’s Vegan Sandwich Range

Published on May 24, 2018 | in Veggie News By theflexitarian |

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To mark British Sandwich Week, Sainsbury’s is launching a new collection of summer sarnies to feast on during the sunnier months. The new offering expands Sainsbury’s vegan sandwich range which launched in January, with the supermarket now selling seven vegan sandwiches and wraps. Sainsbury’s has seen the vegan options fly off the shelves since launching […]

25 Vegan & Vegetarian Pizza Recipes

Published on November 22, 2016 | in Recipe Collections By theflexitarian |

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Making your own pizza is fun, easy and so much healthier than ordering a takeaway. It is an ideal dish to prepare when you want to get the kids involved or if you are having a few friends around for a casual dinner. While a basic pizza dough will generally form the base, you can […]

10 Meat Free Sandwiches & Wraps For British Sandwich Week

Published on May 11, 2016 | in Recipe Collections By theflexitarian |

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This week is British Sandwich Week, a celebration of the nation’s favourite food-on-the-go. Surprisingly, if you are looking to buy meat free sandwiches on your lunch break, the choice amongst British supermarkets and high street chains is quite poor. In fact, the new #MeatFreeLunch campaign by Eating Better found that, despite our growing appetite for meat free options, only 4% of shop sandwiches are […]