Thank you to all of those that have voted in this year’s awards.
You have been busy telling us who your favourites are over the past few months, now the votes for The Veggie Awards 2017 are in and the winners can be revealed!
We’re now in our eighth year of acknowledging the best and most exciting veggie products out there. So, please continue to read below to find out the winners and runners up of the categories that over 3,000 of you voted for, as well as the verdict from our celebrity judges.
Readers' Choice
BEST ONLINE RESOURCE
Sponsored by Linda McCartney's
WINNER:
Vegetarian Society, vegsoc.org
HIGHLY COMMENDED:
BBC Good Food, bbcgoodfood.com
The Vegan Society, vegansociety.com
BEST SUPERMARKET
Sponsored by Mexicana
WINNER:
Waitrose
HIGHLY COMMENDED:
Sainsbury’s
Ocado
FAVOURITE VEGETARIAN PERSONALITY
Sponsored by Organii
WINNER:
Joanna Lumley
HIGHLY COMMENDED:
Ellen Degeneres
Paul McCartney
READERS’ CHOICE
Sponsored by The Primal Pantry
WINNER:
Holland & Barrett
HIGHLY COMMENDED:
Linda McCartney Foods
Riverford
BEST ETHICAL BEAUTY PRODUCT
Sponsored by Beyond Skin
WINNER:
Lush Dream Cream
HIGHLY COMMENDED:
Liz Earle Superskin Concentrate
Tropic Skincare Tamanu Healing Balm
BEST ORGANISATION/CHARITY
Sponsored by VBites
WINNER:
RSPCA
HIGHLY COMMENDED:
PETA
Vegetarian Society
BEST ONLINE RETAILER
Sponsored by Fry's
WINNER:
Ocado
HIGHLY COMMENDED:
Holland & Barrett
Happy Cow
BEST RESTAURANT CHAIN
Sponsored by Applewood
WINNER:
Wagamama
HIGHLY COMMENDED:
Zizzi
Pizza Express
BEST VEGETARIAN BRAND
Sponsored by Vegetarian Society
WINNER:
Quorn
HIGHLY COMMENDED:
Linda Mccartney Foods
Amy’s Kitchen
BEST VEGAN BRAND
Sponsored by Koko Dairy Free
WINNER:
Quorn
HIGHLY COMMENDED:
Alpro
Fry’s
BEST VEGETARIAN CHEESE
WINNER:
Applewood
HIGHLY COMMENDED:
Violife
Vegusto
BEST VEGETARIAN SNACK
WINNER:
Nak’d Bar
HIGHLY COMMENDED:
Mark & Spencers Veggie Percy Pigs
Quorn Mini Savoury Eggs
ETHICAL FASHION LABEL
Sponsored by Fair Squared
WINNER:
Fat Face
HIGHLY COMMENDED:
People Tree
Stella McCartney
Celebrity Judges
BEST STORE CUPBOARD ESSENTIAL
Judged by The Happy Pear; David and Stephen Flynn
WINNER:
Clearspring Organic Quinoa Trio
HIGHLY COMMENDED:
Tigg’s Perfect Match Cool Basil & Pea
Linwoods Milled Flax, Sunflower, Pumpkin & Sesame Seeds & Goji Berries
BEST KITCHEN GADGET
Judged by Theo Randall
WINNER:
Lakeland 28cm Paprika Red Square Cast Iron Grill Pan
HIGHLY COMMENDED:
Salter Nutri Vortex 1200
Judge Electric Mini Chopper
3 MUST-FOLLOW FOOD BLOGS
…as chosen by you
WINNER:
Deliciously Ella
HIGHLY COMMENDED:
Oh My Veggies, ohmyveggies.com
Fat Gay Vegan, fatgayvegan.com
YOUR TOP THREE VEGETARIAN BOOKS
…as chosen by you
WINNER:
River Cottage Veg Everyday by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.
HIGHLY COMMENDED:
Deliciously Ella Every Day By Ella Mills
Thug Kitchen: Eat Like You Give A F**k
BEST FREE-FROM FOODS
Judged by Áine Carlin
WINNER:
The Tofoo Co Smoked Organic Tofu
HIGHLY COMMENDED:
Oatly Creamy Oat
Ombar Coconut & Vanilla Raw Chocolate Centre
3 MUST TRY VEGGIE WINES
Judged by Grace Dent
WINNER:
Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Blanc 2015 Clos De L'oratoire 75cl
HIGHLY COMMENDED:
Château Liot Sauternes 37.5cl
Swartland Limited Release Viognier 2016 75cl
THE BEST VEGGIE BREWS
Judged by John Robins
WINNER:
Skinners Lushington Sunshine Pale Ale 4.2%
HIGHLY COMMENDED:
Eight Degrees – Citra IPA 5.7%
Celia Dark Lager 5.7%
BEST COCONUT PRODUCT
Judged by Niomi Smart
WINNER:
Odylique Natural Sugar Body Scrub
HIGHLY COMMENDED:
Sukin Botanical Body Wash
Tiana Raw Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
BEST SUPPLEMENT
Judged by Allison Jacobs, deputy editor of Natural Health magazine
WINNER:
Terranova Life Drink
HIGHLY COMMENDED:
Neal's Yard Superfood Organic Greens Blend
Betteryou Dlux
BEST RECIPE BOX DELIVERY COMPANY
Judged by Rose Elliot
WINNER:
Riverford Organic Farmers Vegetarian Recipe Box
HIGHLY COMMENDED:
Mindful Chef Vegetarian Recipe Box
Hello Fresh Veggie Box
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Judged by the Vegetarian Society
WINNER:
Cranks
Editors' Choice
EAT
Judged by acting editor, Holly Treacy
WINNER:
The Fry Family Food Co.
SELF
Judged by acting deputy editor, Sophie Rae
WINNER:
Benecos
LIVING
Judged by editorial assistant, Yasmin Godfrey
WINNER:
Thought Clothing
Most Innovative Brand
EAT
WINNER:
VBites
SELF
WINNER:
Living Naturally
LIVING
WINNER:
Mayamiko
Beyond Skin sponsors of Best Beauty Product
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Applewood sponsors of Best Restaurant Chain for Vegetarians
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Fair Squared sponsors of Best Ethical Fashion Label
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Fry's sponsors of Best Online Retailer for Vegetarians
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Koko Dairy Free sponsors of Best Vegan Brand
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Linda McCartney's sponsors of Best Vegetarian Online Resource
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Mexicana sponsors of Best Supermarket for Vegetarian Food Products
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Organii sponsors of Favourite Vegetarian Personality
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Plamil sponsors of Best Food Blog
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The Primal Pantry sponsors of Reader's Choice
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Vbites sponsors of Best Organisation/Charity
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The Vegetarian Society sponsors of Best Vegetarian Brand
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