From vegan cheese to chocolate cake, here are the results of the Vegan Food & Living Product Awards 2024, as chosen by our expert judges.
With so much choice on offer for vegans, we’re on a mission to find the crème de la crème of vegan products in the UK.
So, we gathered the best vegan products on the market and put them to the test along with our panel of experts from the vegan community.
There are 19 categories, ranging from best vegan snacks to meat alternatives and desserts. Each product is rated on taste, texture and consistency to find out which ones stood out.
Ready to take a look at which products came out on top in the Vegan Food & Living Product Awards in 2024? Click the links below to view by product category:
- Best meat alternative
- Best vegan egg alternative
- Best fish/seafood alternative
- Best vegan side
- Best savoury snack
- Best sweet snack
- Best dessert
- Best drink
- Most innovative product
- Best vegan cheese
- Best recipe box
- Best dairy alternative
- Best chocolate
- Best storecupboard staple
- Best breakfast product
- Best new product
- Best supplement
- Best confectionery snack
- Best vegan protein
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Our expert panel of judges
To ensure it wasn’t just our opinions on offer, we constructed a panel of experts to help is choose the best plant-based products you can buy in the UK.
Richard Makin
Also known as the School Night Vegan, Richard is author of bestselling book Anything you can cook, I can cook vegan and loves experimenting with new products and flavours.
Those Vegan Guys
Married couple Paul Burgess and Jason Bromley are known for their food reviews and love vlogging their meal creations on YouTube at @thoseveganguys.
Romy London
Romy is the blogger, food photographer and cookbook author behind romylondonuk.com. Romy was also the only vegan contestant in the Channel4/ Netflix production Crazy Delicious with Heston Blumenthal and published her first cookbook The Ultimate Guide to Vegan Roasts in 2022.
Niki Webster
Niki Webster is an award-winning blogger, five times cookbook author and podcast host. She launched her blog Rebel Recipes in 2015, which has held its own at the forefront of the plant-based sector for more than 6 years and continues to do so.
Katy Beskow
Katy Beskow is a bestselling cookbook author and has been vegan for 15 years. She also writes for magazines and newspapers. Her ninth book, Easy Speedy Vegan, is out now.
Best meat alternative
GOLD: Squeaky Bean Chargrilled Cajun Mini Fillets (£3.25-£3.50)
What the judges say “Excellent product. Works well in a sandwich, but equally adds flavour and texture to a stir-fry or makes a salad more interesting.”
SILVER: Squeaky Bean Applewood Ham Style Slices (£2.50-£2.75)
What the judges say “Quite thick and has a good ‘resistance to bite’ as you would expect from meat ham. It feels authentic.”
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Best vegan egg alternative
GOLD: Crackd The No-Egg Egg (£3-£3.50)
What the judges say: “A brilliant storecupboard staple for whizzing up pancakes.”
Best fish/seafood alternative
GOLD: Squeaky Bean Beechwood Smoked Salmon Style Slices (£3.25-£3.50)
What the judges say “If you closed your eyes, I’m not sure you’d really know it wasn’t smoked salmon. It’s incredibly realistic and I really wasn’t expecting it! It would be great with scrambled tofu on a bagel.”
SILVER: Happiee! Shrimpiee (£3-£3.50)
What the judges say “So tasty! A really good substitute for shrimp.”
EDITOR’S CHOICE: Omni Ocean Fingers (£3.99)
What the editor says “These have a nice, subtly fishy flavour – you never have to miss out on a fish finger sandwich again.”
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Best vegan side
GOLD: Unbeleafable – Rocket & Baby Leaves (£1.50 in selected Tesco)
What the judges say: “The perfect combination of fresh, healthy ingredients, innovative farming and sustainable practices.”
Best savoury snack
GOLD: Cracked The No-Egg Quiche (£2.80-£3)
What the judges say: “The quiche has a wonderful balance – a crisp crust that gives way to a creamy, eggy-like centre, topped with vegan bacon pieces that add a wonderful crunch!”
SILVER: Walls Jumbo Roll (£1.25)
What the judges say “A hearty, grab-and-go snack. Perfect for when hunger strikes.”
EDITOR’S CHOICE: Zen B Crackers (from £2.67)
What the editor says: “Super light and tasty – a brilliant snack for anyone wanting to avoid wheat. The crackers are made from whole yellow peas, meaning they’re packed with fibre.”
Best sweet snack
GOLD: Just Love’s Confetti Traybake (£6)
What the judges say: “This is perfect for a birthday or celebration – who doesn’t like vanilla sponge? The quality is really high and although the decoration is simple, it still looks pretty.”
SILVER: OGGS Mega Caramel Cupcakes (£2.35)
What the judges say: “A wonderfully sweet escape. These cupcakes taste home baked – a fantastic choice to satisfy any sweet tooth!”
Best dessert
GOLD – JOINT: Gü Plant-Based Zillionaire Cheesecake (from £2.75)
What the judges say “Ideal fridge dessert for an after dinner treat, or just a treat in the middle of the day! Small but mighty.”
GOLD – JOINT: Just Love Vegan Celebration Cake (£8)
What the judges say: “Deliciously sweet and ideal for any celebration, with plenty of room for extra decorating if you wanted to personalise it with some icing.”
Best drink
GOLD: Suma Peach & Turmeric Kombucha (£1.75)
What the judges say: “I’m a huge kombucha fan and this is a favourite flavour. With less than 3g sugar and 38 calories, it’s a refreshing alternative to sugary fizzy drinks.”
Most innovative product
GOLD: Squeaky Bean Beechwood Smoked Salmon Style Slices (£3.25-£3.50)
What the judges say: “A game-changer for anyone who misses smoked salmon.”
SILVER: Fhirst Living Soda Passionfruit (£2.20)
What the judges say: “A cocktail with health benefits!”
EDITOR’S CHOICE: Vadasz Hot and Sweet Jalapeño Relish (£3.50-£4.50)
What the editor says: “This brings something new to the table and is so versatile – great for sandwiches, Buddha bowls, hot dogs and burgers.”
Best vegan cheese
GOLD: Honestly Tasty Garlic & Herb (£4.29)
What the judges say: “Slather this on crackers or a jacket potato – it’s spreadable cheese heaven!”
SILVER – JOINT: Applewood Vegan Block (from £2.30)
What the judges say “An everyday vegan staple for everything from sandwiches to pizza.”
SILVER – JOINT: Goudie – Sophie’s Delight (£7.99)
What the judges say: “Absolutely beautiful – great salt level, creamy with a slight herby element throughout.”
EDITOR’S CHOICE: Palace Culture Kimcheeze (from £5.95)
What the editor says: “One of my favourite vegan cheeses. Creamy with a lovely tang, and not too spicy. You won’t be able to stop eating it!”
Best recipe box
GOLD: Grubby Vegan Recipe Boxes (from about £20 for 2 meals for 2)
What the judges say “I loved all the recipes I tried and think they’re a great idea for mixing up meals and trying new flavours and ingredients. I love the Spotify playlists on the recipe cards too – an extra touch that shows Grubby put lots of thought into what they do and go the extra mile.”
Best dairy alternative
GOLD: Oato Barista Fresh Alternative Oat Milk (from £1.25)
What the judges say: “Great in coffee and we loved the fact it’s delivered in old-fashioned glass bottles.”
SILVER: The Collective Dairy Free Mango (£2.75 for a 380g tub)
What the judges say: “Thick, creamy and smooth with a tangy mango flavour.”
EDITOR’S CHOICE: Sproud Barista (from £2.25)
What the editor says: “Low in sugar, high in protein and super low impact, this is my new favourite milk for coffee.”
Best chocolate
GOLD: LoveRaw Peanut Caramel Bar (£1.89)
What the judges say: “The perfect balance of salty and sweet – it’s perfection in every bite.”
SILVER: Galaxy Vegan Salted Caramel (£3)
What the judges say: “Creamy vegan milk chocolate with rich salted caramel.”
EDITOR’S CHOICE: Booja Booja Hazelnut Crunch Chocolate Truffle Loglets (£9.99)
What the editor says: “High quality chocolate, very tasty with a great balance of sweet and cacao.”
Best storecupboard staple
GOLD – JOINT: Suma Baked Beans & Vegan Sausages (£2.65)
What the judges say: “Brilliant and filling lunch option when you are stuck for time. 5 minutes to heat up and a great topping for toast.”
GOLD – JOINT: Herby Hog Smoky Bacon Flavoured Seasoning (£3.49)
What the judges say: “Perfect for using in stews and soups or as a marinade for meat-free bacon. We tried it sprinkled on chips and it was delicious!”
SILVER: ZENB Pasta (£3.60)
What the judges say: “We would choose this over wheat pasta as it cooks quicker, tastes great and is healthier.”
Best breakfast product
GOLD: Vegan Protein Porridge – Protein Works (£8.99 – 450g)
What the judges say: “Keeps you full up and we noticed an energy boost after consuming. Would recommend this as a breakfast option.”
Best new product
GOLD: Applewood Vegan Bites (£2)
What the judges say: “We’d enjoy these as a convenient snack on the go – especially when you crave something savoury.”
SILVER: Booja Booja Gourmet Selection No 1 (£23.99)
What the judges say “We had to try every flavour to make sure, but we can confirm that they all are delicious. The rich, but not overpowering, flavours include new
Cherry Bakewell, Salted Caramel Mocha and Gingered Toffee Apple.”
EDITOR’S CHOICE: Suma Chick’n Soup (£2.25)
What the editor says: “A tasty, comforting and well-seasoned broth that would pair well with some crusty bread.”
Best supplement
GOLD: Sunvit Pro 5000MCG Biotin Gummies for Hair, Skin & Nails (£8 for 60 gummies bottle)
What the judges say: “Just two of these per day makes it super easy to get the vitamins and minerals you need to stay healthy.”
SILVER – JOINT: True Veda Organic Holy Basil Vitamin B6 (£24.97)
What the judges say: “We certainly noticed a boost of energy and a reduction in fatigue when taking these. They do well at clearing the mid-afternoon brain fog you often get and we felt like our nervous system was calmer, too.”
SILVER – JOINT: Revive Active Zest Active (£29.95 for 30 sachets)
What the judges say: “A delicious, easy way to give yourself a boost of energy in the morning. After taking it consistently over a week we noticed higher energy levels throughout the day.”
EDITOR’S CHOICE: Myvegan Green Superfood Blend (£29.99)
What the editor says: “Easily blends into smoothies without an overpowering flavour and it’s a brilliant source of vitamin D and iodine.”
Best confectionery snack
GOLD: H!P Caramel Crunch Chocolate Peanuts (£3)
What the judges say: “These work well as a TV snack – or as an afternoon pick-me- up, as well as being a treat at parties and gatherings. They should totally be stocked as a snack option in cinemas too.”
SILVER: Peppersmith Mixed Taster Box (£16.49)
What the editor says: “These would be a lovely gift for a mint fan, as you get a nice selection of flavours
Best vegan protein
GOLD: Protein Works Vegan Wondershake (£24.99)
What the judges say: “This is one of our favourite vegan protein powders – it tastes great and has less than a gram of sugar, plus it boasts an impressive 20g protein per serving, so it really does keep you full until lunch.”
SILVER: Myvegan Plant Protein Superblend (£14.99)
What the judges say: “The shake tastes delicious with a good, realistic chocolate flavour and amazing creamy texture.”
EDITOR’S CHOICE: Protein Works Ridiculous Vegan Protein Bar (£14.99)
What the editor says: “Delicious! These bars are packed with protein and are high in fibre, too.”
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