November 2004

Marks & Spencer named Best for Vegetarian Wine and Beer at The Vegetarian Society Awards

Marks & Spencer was named last night as the Best Retailer for Vegetarian Wine and Beer. The announcement was made at the annual Vegetarian Society Awards in London, where M&S went head to head with Tesco, Co-op and Vintage Roots in a bid for this prestigious award.

Tina Fox, Chief Executive of The Vegetarian Society, commented:
“ Sourcing wine and beer that is suitable for vegetarians can be difficult as manufacturers are not obliged to list the animal products used in the fining process on the product itself. Marks and Spencer have really taken this into consideration and offer a fantastic selection of vegetarian wine and beer with clear labeling on the bottle.”

The award was presented to Sue Daniels and Gerd Stepp from Marks & Spencer at a glamorous ceremony in London’s Magic Circle last night.

Notes for editors

• For more information & pictures from The Vegetarian Society Awards, please contact Kerry Bennett, Press Officer T. 0161 925 2012, E. kerry@vegsoc.org. Out of office hours call 07973 108 165 or visit www.vegsoc.org/awards

• Many wines & beers use gelatine (from animal bones) or isinglass (from the swimbladders of sturgeon) in the fining process.

• The 2004 Vegetarian Society Awards were sponsored by The Vegetarian Society Visa credit card in association with the Co-operative Bank. For more information about The Vegetarian Society Visa credit card in association with the Co-operative Bank, please contact The Co-operative Bank on 0800 002 006 or visit www.co-operativebank.co.uk

• Wine at the Vegetarian Society Awards was kindly supplied by Kumala

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