Shopping

Waitrose deserves a special mention as they stock only free range eggs and are now including free range eggs in their own product section, they also stock a good range of organic foods a 'free from' dairy, eggs & wheat range. Check out their specialist foods for products such as silken tofu - normally only available in health food shops. They have a good range of veggie ready meals.

Marks and Spencer’s range of vegetarian ready made meals, buffet party food and desserts continues to expand. All eggs used in their vegetarian range of products are free range, this includes desserts and chocolates.

Sainsbury’s now do vegan ‘milk’ chocolate bars in their ‘free from’ range, they also do a good dairy free cream cheese. Their vegetarian range expands which is all good news.

Co-op All Co-op’s own brand are marked if they are suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Hailsham Health Food Shop: stocks some of Fry’s animal free products such as sausages and burgers, also Realeat and occasionally some Redwoods. They stock Toffutti dairy free ice-cream and Swedish Glace, also some Gluten Free products. However their range is small and often things have to be ordered.

Holland & Barrett in Hastings have an excellent range of veggie/vegan products, but for the most extensive range, from gluten free to vegan cheese, it has to be Infinity Foods in Brighton. (Don't forget, vegsoc members get a discount on H&B goods).

CHOCOLATE: The Cocoa Tree all their products are suitable for vegans. click on the name to go to their web site.

Green & Blacks organic chocolate Fair Trade and some of the range is suitable for vegans. Widely available in most supermarkets www.greenandblacks.com.

Montezumas nearest store is in Brighton, wonderful selection of organic chocolate - a real vegan's delight as they have a good range of both vegan and veggie chocolates. www.montezumas.co.uk Tel 01243 576 589

Redwoods: produce a good range of meat & fish style substitutes, from Bread-crumbed Fishless Steaks and Vegan Scampi to the most excellent 'cheatin-eatin bacon style rashes, ham and chicken - like slices. You can also buy on-line. www.redwoodfoods.co.uk Tel 01536 400557

The Fry’s Range: excellent from super Hotdog sausages to burgers that actually taste so meaty some veggies may find it too authentic, but for those that miss their McDonalds, Fry’s burgers are excellent and great on the barbecue. The Hailsham Health Food Shop stock a few of their products. Contact Beanies Health Foods for info on nearest store to you Tel 01489 574593 www.beanieshealthfoods.co.uk

Quorn Deli range Not suitable for Vegans as they contain free range egg and dairy but for vegetarians Quorn make a range of deli - ham and chicken like slices. Also the Quorn ready made meals and pieces are very popular. Quorn products are available in most supermarkets on the cold shelf.

VeggiePets.com
Delivers vegetarian foods for dogs and cats across the UK. From biscuits to doggy organic treats & main meals.
Mail order or buy online: http://www.VeggiePets.com/
Call 02392 699 859 for orders or brochures.

Vertese: gelatin-free range of capsule vitamins now produce Omega 3 Flaxseed Oil capsules ask for them in supermarkets and health food shops. www.vertese.com

GLUTANO Organic: gluten free range of breakfast cereals, breads etc www.glutenfree-foods.co.uk Tel 020 8953 4444

WINES: Tesco now provide veggie/vegan/kosher etc. info for their wines on their web site as do Waitrose wine - well worth looking up before you buy.

COSMETICS Lush - Brighton is the nearest shop excellent range of hand made bath, body, hair and skin care products, vegetarian many suitable for vegans. You can order online www.lush.co.uk

Mariposa Alternative Bodycare - Organic skincare, bodycare and perfumes. Organic and demeter essential oils. Animal and earth friendly plus the most divine fairtrade incense. www.mariposa-alternative-bodycare.co.uk

VEGETARIAN SHOES - Brighton again is the nearest shop 12 Gardner Street, Brighton BN1 1UP Tel 01273 691913

Both the Vegetarian and Vegan Society have lots of information about products in their magazines - free to members - well worth joining for the many recipes, info and discounts members enjoy.

Books

Detox your World by Shazzie www.detoxyourworld.com

Vegan Society - stock a good range of books. www.vegansociety.org.

Amazon - buy through the vegetarian society’s link: www.vegsoc.org.

Us! - we stock a small range of books including Di’s Dining Delights, the Vegan Shopper, Vegetarian Britain & Plant Based Nutrition and Health - contact us for details.

Other sites well worth a look

Is It Veggie? - isitveggie.com. Excellent site listing basic food products, brand names, supermarkets etc, along with information on eating out and health issues.

Looking for somewhere to eat? visit www.happycow.net lists veggie dining places across the world

Vegetarian/vegan travel plus dining out

Vegetarian Guides - www.vegetarianguides.co.uk. Affordable books on where to eat and where to stay including Vegetarian Britain, Vegetarian London, Vegetarian France, Vegetarian Europe and many others. You can buy them from their web site, or you should be able to order them from a good book shop.