|
October 2003
Rita
Ahern’s
Irish Potato Specialities
Approved by The Vegetarian Society
The Vegetarian Society
is pleased to announce the addition of Rita Ahern’s
freshly frozen potato specialities Southern Fried Potato Wedges, Potato
Cakes, Potato Rings and Potato Croquettes to the ‘Seedling Symbol’ vegetarian
approval scheme.
Made from Irish potato varieties using 100% natural ingredients Rita
Ahern’s
products make a versatile addition to your freezer. Bake, grill or fry the seasoned
Southern Potato Wedges and delicious batter coated Potato Rings. Both products
make great snacks or starters when served with a dip – or serve as a main
meal accompaniment.
Try Rita Ahern’s distinctive Potato Croquettes for a real taste of Ireland – made
with Irish creamery butter, fresh onions, subtle seasoning and wholemeal brown
breadcrumbs - this product can be baked or deep fried. For a substantial addition
to cooked breakfast or any other meal, Rita Ahern’s Potato Cakes, made
with potato and onion and coated in a light batter, come highly recommended.
The range is available from Greenacres Foods Ireland Ltd. Please contact sales@greenacresfoods.com or
phone 00353 61 303499 to find out more.
The Vegetarian Society’s ‘approved trademark ‘ was
established in 1969. Since then it has become the most widely recognised
and trusted stamp of vegetarian approval anywhere in the world. The symbol
can be found on a huge range of products, including retail food and drinks,
catering supplies, household goods, cosmetics and toiletries.
The strength of the symbol is based on products meeting the following
criteria:
- Products must be free from all meat, poultry, fish, shellfish and
crustacea.
- Products must
not contain slaughter by-products such as gelatine or animal fat
- Any eggs used in the product must be free-range.
- Approval will only be granted to products or ingredients not tested
on animals.
- Approval will not be given to genetically modified ingredients as
these are likely to have been tested on animals.
The Society also requires that cross contamination does not occur between
vegetarian and non-vegetarian products during food production. No other
symbol gives consumers such reassurance and inspires the trust that comes
from the Vegetarian Society approved symbol.
The Vegetarian Society is the oldest vegetarian organisation in the
world. It offers an independent voice to promote and provide information
on vegetarianism.
Notes for editors
- For more information
/ colour separation enquiries about Greenacres Foods Rita Ahern’s
range please contact Richard French
Tel.00353 61 303499
Fax.00353 61 303495
Email.sales@greenacresfoods.com
- For more information about The Vegetarian Society (Registered Charity
No. 259358) please contact Kerry Bennett, Press Officer, on 0161 925
2012 (kerry@vegsoc.org)
- Out of office hours The Vegetarian Society Press Office can be contacted
on 07973 108165 or visit www.vegsoc.org, where you will also find over
500 delicious recipes.
- NATIONAL VEGETARIAN WEEK 2004 takes place from MAY 24-30th
Press
Officer press@vegsoc.org
For the latest Vegetarian Society press releases visit www.vegsoc.org
The Vegetarian Society
Direct line - 0161 925 2012
Fax 0161 926 9182
Registered Charity: 259358
|
