Links to other great vegan businesses and info sources...
Here is a list of other organisations, businesses and sources for further information on vegetarian and vegan diets, products, allergies, blogs and charities you may like to support or access. We believe, here at Ananda Foods, that being simply 'vegan' isn't enough. We strive to be ethical, sustainable and honest. We trade with compassion and fairness. Here are some like minded people (This is a work in progress, by no means complete or exhaustive)
Áine Carlin - Áine Carlin is a vegan lifestyle, beauty, fashion and food blogger who published her own vegan recipe book in 2014. Her online blog 'PeaSoupEats' has been up and running since 2009.
Animal Aid - Animal Aid is the UK's largest animal rights group and one of the longest established in the world, having been founded in 1977. They campaign peacefully against all forms of animal abuse and promote a cruelty-free lifestyle. If you really care and want to make a difference - these are the people to help.
Boho Hemp - Boho Hemp imports many hemp products from other countries that are otherwise hard to get hold of. They sell accessories, skincare and clothing for women, men and kids. Hemp is a good source of material because it softens with use and yet remains hard-wearing and the cloth stays cooler in warm weather as well as retaining heat in cool weather.
Greenpeace - Greenpeace defend the natural world and promote peace by investigating, exposing and confronting environmental abuse, and championing environmentally responsible solutions.
Ecopunk - ecopunk.org.uk is well worth checking out. Emphasis on doing, not just talking.
Harper's Bizarre - Harper's Bizarre produce proper smelling soya wax candles with many different scents - from fresh and floral to patisserie to Christmas themed and retro scents! If you find a jaffa cake scented candle, be sure it'll smell like the real deal - so good you could almost eat it!
INFINITY in Brighton,
Organic and ethically led supermarket for vegetarian and vegan produce, with artisan bakery. We love Infinity!
LUSH - LUSH have something for every part of your body: for indulging in the bath; for scrubbing up and getting clean; for clean, good skin; for gorgeous locks, and everything else! They produce 100% vegetarian handmade cosmetics, including bath bombs, shower gels, face masks, body lotions, make-up, deodorants and so much more. You always buy them fresh yet they always last for so long - a real relaxation treat.
Ms Cupcake - Ms. Cupcake aims to bring ‘free from’ cake to the masses. They do this through baking incredible cakes, raising the profile of a vegan diet, and educating clients and local community on how they can create ‘free from’ cakes for themselves. They also have a bakery in Brixton open 7 days a week.
PETA - The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Foundation is a UK-based charity dedicated to establishing and protecting the rights of all animals. They're a charitable organisation that works to educate the public about the horrors of cruelty to animals, through peaceful means.
THE VEGAN PUNK Vegan and/or consciously curious? Concerned about the welfare of all animals? Get the whole picture at:
https://theveganpunk.com
VEGAN TUCK BOX - a fantastic gift and monthly subscription box for vegans. Great tasting and a genuinely kind and ethical vegan tuck! They specialise in boxes to suit all pockets. Our kids love Vegan Tuck Box and so do we. Recommended !
VegFest - VegFestUK are organisers of some of Europe's biggest veggie and vegan festivals. They came into existence in Bristol in 2003, where they staged a fair for eating, socialising, learning about healthy ethical eating, dancing, partying - you name it! It's a heaven for many people, whether they want to mix with like-minded people, are curious about veggie lifestyles, or just want to eat all day and soak up the party atmosphere.
VEGAN LARDER if you haven't come across vegan larder yet - you must have been off-planet. Their boxes are truly inspiring and that's not all they do. Vanessa and Louise at vegan larder know their stuff and are passionate about all things foodie and vegan - check them out!
Vegetarian Society - The Vegetarian Society exists to influence, inspire and support people to embrace and maintain a vegetarian lifestyle. Established in 1847, they're the oldest vegetarian organisation in the world.
Vegan Society - The Vegan Society works towards making veganism an easily adopted and widely recognised approach to reducing animal and human suffering. They are strict and thorough, and have an instantly recognisable trademark symbol to show which products are vegan friendly so you are able to buy accredited products with confidence.
VeganStore - the store for vegans! Nuff said . . . Oh, and they're in Brighton
VeganTown - Are you Vegan? Do you like chocolate? Pay a visit to Vegan Town. . .!
Viva! - Viva! campaigns for a vegetarian/vegan world because most farmed animals spend their short and miserable lives in the filth of factory farms and are killed with sickening barbarity. They expose this abuse by secretly going inside these shameful places and filming the suffering – publicising it with nationwide campaigns that bring about change. Viva act for change!
ADDITIVES, ALLERGIES AND ENVIRONMENT
Check the following links for really important information you may not be aware of:
"Would You Eat Chocolate with Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate?"
https://youtu.be/wWwpSvj2rB8
Secret allergy triggers -- revealed!
http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/10/20/healthmag.allergy.trigger/index.html
Beat Outdoor Allergies
https://www.bhg.com/health-family/conditions/allergies/beat-outdoor-allergies/
Is a Mold Problem in Your Home Making you Sick?
https://www.angieslist.com/articles/mold-problem-your-home-making-you-sick.htm
13 Ways to Allergy-Proof Your Home
https://www.thisoldhouse.com/ideas/13-ways-to-allergy-proof-your-home
Allergies on the Job: 7 Workplace Irritants
https://abcnews.go.com/Health/AllergiesNews/story?id=7291101
5 Allergic Reactions You Could Have at the Beach
https://www.verywellhealth.com/beach-allergies-83199
Seasonal Allergies in Babies and Toddlers
https://www.whattoexpect.com/first-year/health-and-safety/seasonal-allergies-babies-toddlers/
Big thank you to Kelly Coleman at Consumer Health Labs for the above!
Animal Aid - Animal Aid is the UK's largest animal rights group and one of the longest established in the world, having been founded in 1977. They campaign peacefully against all forms of animal abuse and promote a cruelty-free lifestyle. If you really care and want to make a difference - these are the people to help.
Boho Hemp - Boho Hemp imports many hemp products from other countries that are otherwise hard to get hold of. They sell accessories, skincare and clothing for women, men and kids. Hemp is a good source of material because it softens with use and yet remains hard-wearing and the cloth stays cooler in warm weather as well as retaining heat in cool weather.
Greenpeace - Greenpeace defend the natural world and promote peace by investigating, exposing and confronting environmental abuse, and championing environmentally responsible solutions.
Ecopunk - ecopunk.org.uk is well worth checking out. Emphasis on doing, not just talking.
Harper's Bizarre - Harper's Bizarre produce proper smelling soya wax candles with many different scents - from fresh and floral to patisserie to Christmas themed and retro scents! If you find a jaffa cake scented candle, be sure it'll smell like the real deal - so good you could almost eat it!
INFINITY in Brighton,
Organic and ethically led supermarket for vegetarian and vegan produce, with artisan bakery. We love Infinity!
LUSH - LUSH have something for every part of your body: for indulging in the bath; for scrubbing up and getting clean; for clean, good skin; for gorgeous locks, and everything else! They produce 100% vegetarian handmade cosmetics, including bath bombs, shower gels, face masks, body lotions, make-up, deodorants and so much more. You always buy them fresh yet they always last for so long - a real relaxation treat.
Ms Cupcake - Ms. Cupcake aims to bring ‘free from’ cake to the masses. They do this through baking incredible cakes, raising the profile of a vegan diet, and educating clients and local community on how they can create ‘free from’ cakes for themselves. They also have a bakery in Brixton open 7 days a week.
PETA - The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Foundation is a UK-based charity dedicated to establishing and protecting the rights of all animals. They're a charitable organisation that works to educate the public about the horrors of cruelty to animals, through peaceful means.
THE VEGAN PUNK Vegan and/or consciously curious? Concerned about the welfare of all animals? Get the whole picture at:
https://theveganpunk.com
VEGAN TUCK BOX - a fantastic gift and monthly subscription box for vegans. Great tasting and a genuinely kind and ethical vegan tuck! They specialise in boxes to suit all pockets. Our kids love Vegan Tuck Box and so do we. Recommended !
VegFest - VegFestUK are organisers of some of Europe's biggest veggie and vegan festivals. They came into existence in Bristol in 2003, where they staged a fair for eating, socialising, learning about healthy ethical eating, dancing, partying - you name it! It's a heaven for many people, whether they want to mix with like-minded people, are curious about veggie lifestyles, or just want to eat all day and soak up the party atmosphere.
VEGAN LARDER if you haven't come across vegan larder yet - you must have been off-planet. Their boxes are truly inspiring and that's not all they do. Vanessa and Louise at vegan larder know their stuff and are passionate about all things foodie and vegan - check them out!
Vegetarian Society - The Vegetarian Society exists to influence, inspire and support people to embrace and maintain a vegetarian lifestyle. Established in 1847, they're the oldest vegetarian organisation in the world.
Vegan Society - The Vegan Society works towards making veganism an easily adopted and widely recognised approach to reducing animal and human suffering. They are strict and thorough, and have an instantly recognisable trademark symbol to show which products are vegan friendly so you are able to buy accredited products with confidence.
VeganStore - the store for vegans! Nuff said . . . Oh, and they're in Brighton
VeganTown - Are you Vegan? Do you like chocolate? Pay a visit to Vegan Town. . .!
Viva! - Viva! campaigns for a vegetarian/vegan world because most farmed animals spend their short and miserable lives in the filth of factory farms and are killed with sickening barbarity. They expose this abuse by secretly going inside these shameful places and filming the suffering – publicising it with nationwide campaigns that bring about change. Viva act for change!
ADDITIVES, ALLERGIES AND ENVIRONMENT
Check the following links for really important information you may not be aware of:
"Would You Eat Chocolate with Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate?"
https://youtu.be/wWwpSvj2rB8
Secret allergy triggers -- revealed!
http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/10/20/healthmag.allergy.trigger/index.html
Beat Outdoor Allergies
https://www.bhg.com/health-family/conditions/allergies/beat-outdoor-allergies/
Is a Mold Problem in Your Home Making you Sick?
https://www.angieslist.com/articles/mold-problem-your-home-making-you-sick.htm
13 Ways to Allergy-Proof Your Home
https://www.thisoldhouse.com/ideas/13-ways-to-allergy-proof-your-home
Allergies on the Job: 7 Workplace Irritants
https://abcnews.go.com/Health/AllergiesNews/story?id=7291101
5 Allergic Reactions You Could Have at the Beach
https://www.verywellhealth.com/beach-allergies-83199
Seasonal Allergies in Babies and Toddlers
https://www.whattoexpect.com/first-year/health-and-safety/seasonal-allergies-babies-toddlers/
Big thank you to Kelly Coleman at Consumer Health Labs for the above!