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The Vegan Society Aotearoa New Zealand - Latest News [Page 1]

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 >>

The Vegan Society Aotearoa: Animal Genes In Soy Is Unacceptable

Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 10:00 am | The Vegan Society Aotearoa New Zealand

Pig genes have been inserted into soy beans and are now approved to be grown in Argentina, without any concern for cross-contamination, rendering them unacceptable for vegans, vegetarians, Muslims and Jews. More >>

Vegan Chocolate Award Winners

Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 9:09 am | The Vegan Society Aotearoa New Zealand

The Vegan Society Aotearoa announce their third annual Chocolate Awards which were held on 29thApril at Khu Khu restaurant in Ponsonby. Six judges attended the awards, each one offering a unique perspective on the award categories and from their own ... More >>

Welcome To The Third Vegan Chocolate Awards

Thursday, 11 April 2024, 3:20 pm | The Vegan Society Aotearoa New Zealand

The Vegan Society Aotearoa are pleased to announce their third annual Chocolate Awards which will be judged on 29th April at Khu Khu restaurant in Ponsonby. There will be six judges attending the awards, each one offering a unique perspective on ... More >>

What’s In A Trademark?

Friday, 29 March 2024, 5:45 am | The Vegan Society Aotearoa New Zealand

Companies who are concerned with reaching their target audience should consider carefully if a vegan trademark would help their products. More >>

Voting Begins For NZ’s Dairy Free Awards

Thursday, 1 February 2024, 12:23 pm | The Vegan Society Aotearoa New Zealand

In the fourth year of holding these People’s Choice Awards, the products are always delicious, the categories full of Kiwi goodness and ingenuity and this is a great opportunity to let the Vegan Society of Aotearoa know which are the best in dairy ... More >>

Korma Pie Voted Supreme Winner

Wednesday, 25 October 2023, 6:14 am | The Vegan Society Aotearoa New Zealand

The winners of the sixth New Zealand Vegan Pie Awards, are in. This is great news for vegan pie lovers all over the country. As more bakeries receive requests from people wanting vegan pies, Kiwi bakers are stepping up to the task with some newcomers ... More >>

Sunny Day For Sonntag

Tuesday, 25 July 2023, 6:23 am | The Vegan Society Aotearoa New Zealand

The Supreme Winner of the third annual Vegan Society Vegan Cheese Awards is Sonntag, with their delicious “Cumin Gouda Style”. The judges said it was “firm and dense with wonderful balanced flavour, perfectly complemented by the cumin. Brilliant ... More >>

Third Annual Vegan Cheese Awards

Thursday, 20 July 2023, 5:12 pm | The Vegan Society Aotearoa New Zealand

The competition is hotting up for the third annual Vegan Society Cheese Awards . The Vegan Society has received many outstanding vegan cheeses to wow their judges and crown one cheese a Supreme Winner. The Awards will be held on from 9am til noon ... More >>

Second Time Winner At Vegan Sausage Awards

Tuesday, 27 June 2023, 7:16 am | The Vegan Society Aotearoa New Zealand

The fifth annual Vegan Sausage Awards, took place on 26th June , and a new category of plant-based meat alternatives were added to the usual sausage categories. It is a delight to be able to increase the Sausage Award categories and showcase the many ... More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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