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The Vegetarian Society Awards 2009
Shortlist announced

The Vegetarian Society is pleased to announce the shortlist for its 2009 awards. Consumers voted 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.

Best Vegsoc Approved Convenience Food
Macsween Vegetarian Haggis
Cauldron Cumberland Sausages
Tesco Vegetarian Cheese and Leek Sausages
Goodlife Fairtrade Nut Cutlet
Linda McCartney Sausages

Best Vegsoc Approved Breakfast Product
Rude Health Fruity Date Porridge
Dorset Cereals Berries and Cherries Muesli
Marmite
Whole Earth Peanut Butter
Quorn Streaky Bacon Style Strips

Best Vegsoc Approved Snack or Confectionary
Byron Bay Triple Choc Fudge Cookies
Swedish Glace Smooth Vanilla Dessert
Kettle Chips Lightly Salted
Munchy Seeds Pumpkin Mix
Millions Strawberry Flavour Sweets

Best Vegsoc Approved Skincare/Personal Care Product
Halo Light Moisturising Cream
Bulldog Face Scrub
Lush Happy Hippy Shower Gel
Mooncup
Montagne Jeunesse Fruit Smoothie Face Masque

Best Vegsoc Approved Drink
Sweetbird Mango & Orange Smoothie
Grolsch Lager
Marble Brewery range of beers
McDonalds Milkshakes
George Bateman and Son range of beers

Best Vegsoc Approved Non Food Product
Izzy Lane Ethical Clothing
Astonish range of cleaning products
ACDO PRO Washing Powder
Vita Mix Blender
Oraldent Oralclens Toothpaste

Best Vegsoc Approved Catering for Vegetarians
Ginger Café - Halifax
tibits Vegetarian Restaurant - London
Food for Friends - Brighton
Terre à Terre - Brighton
Dilli Restaurant - Altrincham
David Bann Restaurant - Edinburgh

Best  Non-Approved Catering for Vegetarians
Canteen on Clifton Street - Cardiff
Greens - West Didsbury, Manchester
Pizza Express - nationwide
Tampopo - nationwide
The 78 - Glasgow
The Gate Vegetarian Restaurant - London

Best Non Approved Product for Vegetarians
Hotel Chocolat - Serious Dark Fix
Innocent Smoothies
Gu Cheeky Little Pots au Chocolat
Rachel’s Forbidden Fruits Organic Yoghurt
Levi Roots Reggae Reggae Sauce
Ben and Jerry’s Chocolate Macadamia Ice Cream

Now in its ninth year, the Vegetarian Society Awards are a celebration of the very best in vegetarian food, catering, and lifestyle, and highlight to the nation those companies and services which make life easier for vegetarians in the UK.  The winners will be announced on Thursday 29 October 2009 during an awards ceremony at The Magic Circle Headquarters.

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