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November 2003
Vegetarian Society Approved:
Dairy-free pestos from Florentino
Acclaimed by chefs time and time again, Florentino classic Italian pestos
are fully approved by The Vegetarian Society, and are suitable for dairy-free,
gluten-free and nut-free diets.
Unlike many other brands, all three Florentino Pesto varieties, Basil Pesto,
Red Pesto and Neopolitan Pesto, are made with high quality extra virgin olive
oil. Competitively priced, Florentino Pesto is available from Asda, and through
wholesalers to health food shops, Community Foods and Health Stores.
Complement Florentino Pesto with Florentino Pamazano – a dairy-free parmesan
style seasoning. Look out for Parmazano in it’s new packaging in all the
major supermarkets and independent health food stores.
The Vegetarian Society’s ‘approved trademark ‘,
established in 1969, 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 Florentino
Pestos and Parmazano please contact Barry Vincent
Tel.01322 337711
Fax.01322 333551
Email.mhfoods@aol.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
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