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Wonderland Winners At Vegan Chocolate Awards
Interest in plant-based foods continues to increase, and the Vegan Chocolate Awards reflect this trend. Plant milk chocolates are gaining popularity, with an expanding range and improved quality. More >>
Wonderland Winners At Vegan Chocolate Awards
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 7:43 am | The Vegan Society Aotearoa New Zealand
Plant-based foods are sustainable and healthy, benefiting both individuals and the planet. The growing number of Vegan Food Awards highlights the quality and appeal of plant-based foods. More >>
Vegan Chocolate Awards 2025: Calling All Chocolate Artisans
Friday, 14 March 2025, 10:44 am | The Vegan Society Aotearoa New Zealand
Six very experienced judges will be lending their palates to this incredible taste test: welcoming all the way from Samoa, Floris Niu, who is a fourth generation Samoan Cacao farmer, processor and Chocolate-maker. More >>
Minster For Women Challenged To Go Dairy Free
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 12:01 pm | The Vegan Society Aotearoa New Zealand
Nicola Griggs, was invited to empathise with the life of a dairy cow, given that very soon after giving birth calves are taken from those mothers, and humans drink the milk instead. Newborn calves are either killed if male, or many will join the ... More >>
When Is Vegan Food Not Vegan?
Thursday, 27 February 2025, 6:56 pm | The Vegan Society Aotearoa New Zealand
It is disappointing that our children are going hungry due to political greed and general lack of care and attention. More >>
Clear Labelling Petition for Food Safety
Monday, 17 February 2025, 1:14 pm | The Vegan Society Aotearoa New Zealand
The Societies are demanding additional legislation requiring factual and clear labelling on consumer products. The current ambiguity in product labelling creates significant consumer confusion and undermines trust. More >>
Clear Labelling Petition For Food Safety
Monday, 17 February 2025, 8:08 am | The Vegan Society Aotearoa New Zealand
Consumers in Aotearoa deserve to know what they are buying without having to resort to reading every item on the ingredients label. If a product is labelled vegan, or plant-based, it should mean that no animal products or by-products were used at any ... More >>
NZ Supermarkets Fall Behind The Global Trend
Monday, 16 December 2024, 8:25 pm | The Vegan Society Aotearoa New Zealand
Aotearoa is falling behind in its commitment to meeting climate agreements, so a policy such as this would really improve the standing in the global community, as well as meet our targets. More >>
A Cheese Burger Pie Wins Vegan Pie Awards
Wednesday, 6 November 2024, 8:49 am | The Vegan Society Aotearoa New Zealand
The judges who had to taste test their way through 72 different pies from across the nation, claimed it to be a fantastic concept, well-executed tasty pie with a beautifully cooked pastry. More >>
7th Annual Vegan Pie Awards Kick Off
Wednesday, 30 October 2024, 11:49 am | The Vegan Society Aotearoa New Zealand
This year the top prize is $1000, for our Supreme Winner! The whole event is sponsored by Gilmours, Kind Café, Barker's Professional and The Coffee Club. Judging takes place at Crave Café between 9am and midday, on World Vegan Day, 1st November. More >>
The Vegan Pie's The Limit
Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 6:08 pm | The Vegan Society Aotearoa New Zealand
This year the top prize is $1000, for our Supreme Winner! The whole event is sponsored by Gilmours, Kind Café, Barker's Professional and The Coffee Club. Judging takes place at Crave Café between 9am and midday, on World Vegan Day, 1st November. More >>
'The Greek' Vegan Feta Is Supreme Winner
Tuesday, 30 July 2024, 7:29 am | The Vegan Society Aotearoa New Zealand
The Supreme Winner of the fourth Vegan Society of Aotearoa Vegan Cheese Awards was 'The Greek', a delicious feta, a relative newcomer to the awards. The judges were particularly impressed with the bold savoury and well balanced flavour of this ... More >>
Vegan Cheese Awards
Friday, 26 July 2024, 11:53 am | The Vegan Society Aotearoa New Zealand
The fourth annual Vegan Cheese Awards are underway, with judging to take place on 29th July at Khu Khu restaurant in Ponsonby. The world of plant-based cheeses has come a long way this decade, with the New Zealand sector seeing a boom in new companies ... More >>
Concise Labelling Required
Monday, 8 July 2024, 1:35 pm | The Vegan Society Aotearoa New Zealand
Food products in Aotearoa have specific requirements for labelling in most circumstances, however missing from legislation is the definition of plant-based, vegan and vegetarian. As a result consumers are becoming increasingly confused as what products are 'safe' ... More >>
Vegan Cheese Awards Open
Monday, 1 July 2024, 9:55 am | The Vegan Society Aotearoa New Zealand
The fourth annual Vegan Cheese Awards are underway, with judging to take place on 29th July at Khu Khu restaurant in Ponsonby. The world of plant-based cheeses has come a long way this decade, with the New Zealand sector seeing a boom in new companies and new products. More >>
Smoked Sausage With Szechuan Sauce Is Supreme
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 10:52 am | The Vegan Society Aotearoa New Zealand
The Supreme Winner of the sixth annual Vegan Sausage and Deli Meats Awards is Vegan Smoked Sausage with Szechuan Sauce by Blissful, "Whole Perfect Food" brand. More >>
Bring Out The Best Bangers
Friday, 21 June 2024, 11:05 am | The Vegan Society Aotearoa New Zealand
The Vegan Society of Aotearoa's sixth annual Sausage Awards are being judged on Monday 24th June, at Khu Khu restaurant in Ponsonby. More >>
Bring Out Your Best Bangers!
Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 8:06 pm | The Vegan Society Aotearoa New Zealand
The Vegan Society of Aotearoa's sixth annual Sausage Awards are open for registration and this year the Society announces 6 new categories to add to the usual fare of different sausages. More >>
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