In this World Vegan Day special episode of Food to Go, brought to you by the New Food team, Maisie Stedman, Media and PR Officer for The Vegan Society, and Mirrin Lewis, the charity’s Deputy Sales Manager, join Assistant Editor Ben Cornwell to discuss all things vegan in the food industry.

Maisie shares the history of The Vegan Society and how it led to the founding of the first World Vegan Day back in 1994. She also addresses some common misconceptions surrounding veganism.

Later in the episode, Mirrin and Ben explore the importance of the charity’s Vegan Trademark and the criteria that determine whether a product can achieve this certification. They also take a look at some of the newest and most exciting developments in the vegan food industry.

We hope you enjoy this fascinating discussion as much as we did and be sure to keep your eyes peeled for upcoming Food to Go podcasts!