April 2003

Schools and Businesses take action
to give satisfaction
National Vegetarian Week May 19-25

The Vegetarian Society is pleased to announce that an unprecedented number of schools and businesses are taking part in this year's National Vegetarian Week.

Around 1,900 schools plan to serve up the satisfying staple meals found in The Vegetarian Society's new schools' catering pack. The pack features the seven simple and tasty recipes developed for National Vegetarian Week's Seven Days of Satisfaction, as well as a further selection of nutritious and appealing dishes that are sure to satisfy healthy young appetites. The participating schools will also be giving away bookmarks with each day's recipe and nutritional information so that children can re-create their favourites at home.

Businesses are also recognising the importance of offering quality and choice to their vegetarian and meat-reducing customers - The Vegetarian Society has had nearly 2,000 requests for caterers' packs to date, with more coming in every day. Look out for cafés and restaurants in your area who are rising to the seven day veggie challenge and offering their own twist on the tasty vegetarian meals from the Satisfaction recipe collection.

You can be sure that there will be something happening near you - wherever you live. For the latest news on events, make sure you visit the National Vegetarian Week pages on The Vegetarian Society website: www.vegsoc.org/nvw

For a free copy of the Satisfaction recipe booklet please call the Vegetarian Society on 0161 925 2000.

Notes for editors

· For more information about what's going on in your area, a preview of the 'Satisfaction' booklet, food photography and National Vegetarian Week logos please contact the Press Office.
Kerry: 0161 925 2012, kerry@vegsoc.org

· Outside office hours The Vegetarian Society Press Office can be contacted on 07973 108 165. Alternatively visit the web-site for lots more information at www.vegsoc.org

· The Vegetarian Society thanks National Vegetarian Week partners Safeway, the Mushroom Bureau and Suma for their support. Contact details are as follows: Safeway - Esther Arnott: 020 8756 2891, Mushroom Bureau: Victoria Lloyd Davis - 020 7261 1086, Suma - Andrew Mackintosh: 0845 458 2290

· The Vegetarian Society defines a vegetarian as a person who eats no meat, poultry, game, fish, shellfish or crustacea. Vegetarians also avoid the by-products of slaughter such as gelatine or animal rennet in cheese. The Society only approves products containing eggs when they are free-range.

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
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