October 2009

The Vegetarian Society Awards 2009
Cheers for the beers.
Best Vegsoc Approved Drink Winner announced
30 October 2009

When the Vegetarian Society was founded in 1847, there was a strong link between living without meat and abstaining from alcohol. Interestingly, when asked to choose their favourite Vegsoc Approved Drink, vegetarians didn’t all head straight for the bottle, as the nominations show, but on this occasion the winner was Grolsch.

Vanessa Brown, Head of Corporate Relations for the Vegetarian Society said, “Congratulations to Grolsch, not only for making a product which is completely veggie but also for making one that’s available in a wide range of venues and retailers.”

The other nominees shortlisted in this category were: Sweetbird Mango & Orange Smoothie, Marble Brewery range of beers, McDonald’s Milkshakes, George Bateman and Son range of Beers.

The Vegetarian Society Awards 2009 winners were announced last night at the Magic Circle Headquarters in London. The evening was hosted by Wendy Turner Webster, broadcaster and author, and patron of the Vegetarian Society.

This is the Vegetarian Society Awards’ ninth year and guests came from across the UK to celebrate the very best in vegetarian food, catering, and lifestyle, highlighting to the nation those companies and services which make life better for vegetarians in the UK.

Notes to editors
• For press information please contact Liz or Su on 0161 925 2000 or press@vegsoc.org mobile 07973 108 165/7, visit www.vegsoc.org/press
• Photographs of the awards celebration will be available.
• Contact details for the winners and shortlist are as below: