The Vegetarian Society Awards 2009

Nominations now open

 The Vegetarian Society is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for its 2009 awards. Consumers will be voting for the overall best vegetarian product and the best caterer. Plus, new for this year, is a range of awards focusing on products which meet the Vegetarian Society’s strict criteria and, therefore, carry its approved trademark.

Nominations can be made online by going to www.vegsocapproved.com

Vanessa Brown, Corporate Relations Manager at the Vegetarian Society said, “This is a chance for veggie consumers to tell us where they believe the best food can be eaten, and which product is most appreciated. But in 2009 we really would like to know which Vegetarian Society Approved products and services really shine. Categories range from Best Convenience Foods and Best Snack through to Best Breakfast Product and Best Drink. We want your nominations!”

Voting is open now and continues until 15 June 2009. Winners will be announced in October.

Awards categories are as follows:

Best Catering for Vegetarians – Vote for a favourite local restaurant, pub or café? If they produce great veggie food, then nominate them. Some of the best providers of veggie food are not yet Vegsoc Approved.

Best Product for Vegetarians - Ready meal, beer, biscuit or shoes (to name but a few!) – what’s the all time favourite vegetarian product, not yet approved by the Vegetarian Society.

Best Vegsoc Approved Convenience Food - Which foods make life easier as a vegetarian? This could be anything from a handy ready meal, to cooking sauces or even veggie sausages and bacon. If it makes culinary life easier and it’s approved by us, make sure it gets a vote!

Best Vegsoc Approved Snack / Confectionary - Are crisps or chocolate a favourite thing or even olives with feta cheese? Vote for a favourite Vegsoc Approved snack or treat.

Best Vegsoc Approved Skincare / Personal Care Product - This is the category for everything from moisturiser and shower gel, to face packs and hair care

Best Vegsoc Approved Breakfast Product – Which food products really help to start the day - yoghurt, cereals, bagels or smoothies.

Best Vegsoc Approved Drink – Nominations for favourite tipples a sloe gin or super smoothie?

Best Vegsoc Approved Non-Food Product - This is the category for voting for all those handy things that can’t be eaten. Maybe that cleaning product that makes life so much easier or that fabulous vegetarian cookbook which can’t be done without?

Best Vegsoc Approved Catering

Who offers the best Vegsoc Approved meal out? Nominations are needed for restaurants, pubs or cafés - or even catering companies –  who is the best advert for Vegetarian Society Approved catering?

The Vegetarian Society’s Awards promote best practice among caterers, manufacturers and retailers, and highlight the importance of integrity in the vegetarian marketplace. The Vegetarian Society Awards began in 2001

National Vegetarian Week 2009

Make a fresh start for summer with alfresco food and friends.

Grab your shopping list, freshen up your table and try out a few new ingredients as you make a fresh start for summer with alfresco food during National Vegetarian Week. Impress your friends with these tasty morsels, ideal to share at barbecues and picnics - Tofu Kebabs with a Mustard Mayonnaise Dressing, Marinated Halloumi Cheese Skewers with Mediterranean Vegetables, Mexi Baked Tortilla, Potato Salad with Chopped Mint & Lemon, Spiced Sweet Potato Slices and a Warm Avocado Salad with Roasted Red Pepper Dressing. Find the recipes online at www.vegsoc.org

National Vegetarian Week 2009 18-24 May 2009 is sponsored by Cauldron Foods. Cauldron Foods together with the Vegetarian Society are encouraging more people to discover the possibilities and benefits of vegetarian cooking.

National Vegetarian Week (NVW) is the annual awareness-raising campaign promoting inspirational vegetarian food and the benefits of a meat-free lifestyle. Last year over 1400 businesses, schools, pubs, caterers, libraries and retailers all got involved with finding out the benefits of a meat-free lifestyle.

National Vegetarian Week 2009

Calling all caterers, restaurants and businesses

Make a fresh start for summer.

Last year over 1400 businesses, schools, pubs, caterers, libraries and retailers all got involved with finding out the benefits of a meat-free lifestyle. Go to www.vegsoc.org/nvw to order free National Vegetarian Week resources and download an action pack full of ideas on how you can make a fresh start this summer.

National Vegetarian Week 2009 18-24 May 2009 is sponsored by Cauldron Foods. Cauldron Foods together with the Vegetarian Society are encouraging more people to discover the possibilities and benefits of vegetarian cooking.

In 2009 you can:

· Launch a new vegetarian menu

· Order and display point of sale materials

· Get free promotion for your events, offers and promotions in the online events diary

National Vegetarian Week (NVW) is the annual awareness-raising campaign promoting inspirational vegetarian food. Now in its 17th year, NVW has gone from strength to strength and has become a key date in the food and lifestyle industry calendar.