V-Label Monthly Catch-Up: April 2023
We Had Our Annual Partner Meeting
The two-day event was filled with intensive meetings, workshops, and delicious vegan food, providing us with the opportunity to host 67 amazing people from 34 countries and 4 continents.???????
During the meeting, we discussed the future of plant-based products in various areas, including food, cosmetics, and beyond, and exchanged ideas to provide the best services to our licensees. It was an exceptional experience to connect with our partners and discuss how we can work together to shape the plant-based industry. ??
V-Label International Team Visited Beavia's Kimchi Factory
As part of our team building, the international V-Label team had the honor of being the first group ever to tour the premises where the magic happens: Beavia’s very own?#kimchi?factory.
Unlike many other kimchi producers who use fish sauce, Beavia (from latin "Happy Journey") uses KIKKOMAN's? V-Label ?certified vegan soy sauce - therefore, all Beavia products are 100% vegan.“Our mission is to inspire people to return to themselves and the nature through quality, tasty food and help them find their happy journey,” shared Kamila Lhotáková, co-owner of Beavia.
?? We Joined the Webinar Hosted by SGS
Our partnership with? SGS ?has expanded the service to new areas, providing the best-in-class service to help brands meet the demands of the vegan market.?
Laeticia L. , our International Quality Manager, joined the webinar hosted by SGS and shared the benefits of V-Label for consumers and brands, the license requirements, and the quality control process behind each certification. ??
Don't worry if you missed it - on-demand access to the recordings of Session 1 and Session 2 is now available.
??Meet These Food Heroes: David Yeung and Tobias Leenaert?
#FoodHeroes20?features 20 individuals who are transforming outdated food systems and changing the narrative around possibilities of thriving without necessarily harming the planet. This month, we shared the story of two food heroes with you.
Different foods are something we have an emotional and cultural attachment to. It’s not about telling people to stop eating meat because of what data shows; we need to provide them with a range of solutions.
says David Yeung , Founder & CEO of Green Monday David's mission is a powerful example of how business can be a force for positive change and social impact. ?? To peek inside his mind and see what his advice would be for his younger self, or what brings him the most joy, read his story on?FoodHeroes20.com.
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What’s the difference between my dog and the cows I see across the street?
twelve year old? Tobias Leenaert ?used to wonder.?Vegetarian at heart but liking the taste of favorite meat-based meals, it took him until his college years to eventually turn plant-based.?He joined a local animal rights group and, after a series of internships in various animal rights groups in the States, started an organization in Belgium – and the basis of ProVeg International was formed. It now works across 4 continents with a team of 200 members and $14 million in revenue?– a result of one curious question and the power of ripple effect. To find out more about Tobias, read his story on FoodHeroes20.com.
?? Key Consumer Insights on Plant-Based Chocolate
In this edition, you will find the most important consumer insights on plant-based chocolate, specifically:
Now it’s time for you to?dive into?what we discovered.
?? V-Label at Trade Fairs
ISM Cologne 2023
V-Label visited?ISM Cologne last week, and the event confirmed again that the world of sweets and snacks is full of vegan options! ?? The demand for plant-based alternatives is growing rapidly, and the industry is responding to that. ??
Meeting over 30 V-Label customers was another definite highlight. El Origin,? Kambly SA ,? Brain Foods ,? FOREST GUM ,? Josef Manner & Comp. AG , Storz, Castillo de Jijonta,? INES ROSALES SAU , Frank and Oli,? Vidal Golosinas , Riddle, Pedro and many more all use V-Label to make it easier for consumers to identity their products as vegan. ??
Before you go...
Don't forget to check out these two valuable resources we have recently published:
Market leader for private label products: Download our latest whitepaper which explores the power of private labels in building brand loyalty. If you want your products to stand out in a crowded market, consider V-Label. We're the only vegan certification working with all major European retailers: more than 25 private label brands from European leading retailers carry V-Label. ??
Vegan Cosmetics Case Study: V-Label conducted a case study on the cosmetics industry and uncovered some interesting insights that we believe businesses in cosmetics should take note of. Access to the study to gain more insights about the impact that using animals in testing on consumers. By offering more certified vegan products, your brand can not only meet the growing demand for vegan products but also demonstrate its commitment to ethical and sustainable practices. ??