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October 2002
The Organic Pudding Company
Gluten-Free Range Approved by Vegetarian Society

The amazing Organic Pudding Company 'Gluten Free Range' of tasty hand-made puddings promises to satisfy everyone. Whether you are seeking sheer indulgence, feeding vegetarians, vegans or people with dairy, gluten or wheat intolerance, this gorgeous selection is a heaven-sent solution.

Choose from sumptuous Sticky Toffee Pudding, rich Chocolate Pudding and tangy Lemon Pudding-all approved by The Vegetarian Society they take just minutes to cook in a microwave or conventional oven.

The Society also approves The Organic Pudding Company’s delightful ready-to-serve Summer Fruit Pudding which is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Available from independent health food shops, each pudding serves two, generously, and costs £2.75. For mail order and to find your nearest stockist call 015395 36330 or visit the website at www.wildpuddings.com

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 since 1986.

  • 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.

    The Vegetarian Society Awards 2002, which promote good practice in the vegetarian food and catering industries will be held on 7 November 2002 at The Waldorf Hotel, The Strand, London.

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    Notes to editors

    For more information about The Vegetarian Society (Registered Charity No. 259358). please contact Kerry Bennett, Press Officer, on 0161 925 2012 (kerry@vegsoc.org) or Liz O’Neill, Head of Marketing and Public Relations, on 0161 925 2013 (liz@vegsoc.org)

    Out of office hours The Vegetarian Society Press Office can be contacted on 07973 108165 (Kerry) or 07973 108167 (Liz), or visit www.vegsoc.org, where you will also find over 500 delicious recipes.

    For more information about The Organic Pudding company and/or product photography please contact Kate McKinley, tel. 01935 825656, email kate@mckinleypr.co.uk


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    The Vegetarian Society of the United Kingdom
    Registered Office: Parkdale, Dunham Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, England WA14 4QG

    Registered Charity no. 259358 Registered company no. 959115