Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without mince pies and now, vegans can get in on the festive fun.
Asda has become the first UK supermarket to sell vegan-friendly mince pies, made from raisins, festive spices and dairy-free pastry.
The six-pack of mince pies is the first on the market to carry the Vegan Society Trademark, the most credible vegan label on the market to help identify products that are free from animal ingredients.
Better yet, the vegan goodies come in at just 89p per box.
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With over half a million people in the UK now following a vegan diet, Asda is hoping its latest creation will prove to be very popular.
The nation had reportedly already spent £4 million on mince pies by mid-October and Asda predicts 18 million individual vegan mince pies will be gobbled down this Christmas.
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Commenting on the launch, George Gill, CEO of The Vegan Society, told HuffPost UK: “The Vegan Society is delighted to register Asda’s delicious mince pies with our Vegan Trademark just in time for Christmas.
“Labelling products is important to vegans and those shopping on their behalf – especially for those hosting a vegan this year - it is very useful if they can identify a vegan product just with a quick glance at the packaging.
“Providing vegan options makes clear commercial sense for retailers, who can open up their market to a fast growing number of vegans worldwide.”
Christmas Gifts For Vegans
Vegan Tote Bag, £7.99(01 of28)
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This 100% cotton tote bag comes complete with a printed heart and the word 'vegan' so everyone will know they're doing amazing things for the planet.
These lovely candles are made using soy wax and the wicks are created with eco-friendly cotton. The entire Honest range is made from 100% pure ingredients and is not tested on animals, plus the packaging is biodegradable.
'15 Minute Vegan' by Katy Beskow is jam-packed with tasty yet simple recipes for the vegan who's always on-the-go. It's got 5 star reviews on Amazon and the people don't lie.
A stylish cube design wallet made from 100% vegan leather. Features a gold pattern against a black background, and comes with six credit card compartments and two pockets.
A 4-in-1 treatment made from Australian Pink Clay which helps detoxify and brighten skin in just 10 minutes. The mask is designed to absorbs dirt and impurities, drawing out toxins from the skin.
Alchemy Oils are certified by the Vegan Society and PETA. Treat your pal to a gift set containing three hair remedies: Peppermint, Amla and Grapefruit.
Engineered from silicone, these eye-catching totes were designed by two Berkshire based women who wanted more from their arm candy than a designer logo and hefty price tag. The bags are designed to stand the test of time and can be used in the office, on the school run, for shopping, yoga, gym, swimming and even on a night out.
A range of beauty products from Danish organic beauty brand Urtekram Nordic Birch to naturally care for the face, hair and body. All products are Vegan Society-approved and free from parabens, synthetic ingredients and artificial colours.
Prices from £5.35 Buy it here. (credit:Urtekram Nordic Birch)
Vegan Hamper, £70(15 of28)
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A selection of some of the best vegan goodies Whole Foods Market has to offer. Delicious.
Price: £70 Buy it here. (credit:Whole Foods Market)
Raw Chocolate Gift Set, £18.99(16 of28)
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A Christmas gift box filled with six bars of raw chocolate. Suitable for vegans, as well as people on a dairy-free or gluten-free diet.
A handmade belt made from cork. According to Etsy's FAQs section, the belt feels like leather but it comes from the cork oak tree instead of an animal. Nice.
Animal-lovers can still wrap up warm and snuggly this season, with faux fur jackets from Jakke. The brand won the PETA Vegan Fashion Awards earlier this year, so it's not to be sniffed at.