New chocolate bars available from veganstore

[stanie]

Anybody tried any of these?
http://www.veganstore.co.uk/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=1&Product_Code=719&Category_Code=510

http://www.veganstore.co.uk/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=1&Product_Code=717&Category_Code=510

http://www.veganstore.co.uk/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=1&Product_Code=716&Category_Code=510

Yeah theyre expensive, but theyre so fikin good!
Ive been waiting over 25 years for a vegan mars bar :)

[Toast]

I ordered some the other day!!!!:) I'm looking forward to trying them.

[stanie]

I ordered some the other day!!!!:) I'm looking forward to trying them.

My order came through pretty quick. You wont be dissapointed, theyre WAY better than the organica nougat bars!

[Toast]

My order came through pretty quick. You wont be dissapointed, theyre WAY better than the organica nougat bars!

While I was out today I had a missed parcel note so I'm hoping it's the choccie, very quick service if it is.:)

[Identity_thief]

I've had my eye on them but not yet purachased them! I was wondering if my local health food store would have them... p&p ontop of their already extorsionate price is making my very skint self hold back from ordering...!

It's a shame, I'd love to try the snicker-sy one!

Although... it's strange that they actually refer to them as "vegan mars bars" etc I'd have thought they weren't allowed to.

[Andromache]

They look yummy! I've been craving nougat recently.

[Andromache]

Just noticed they contain palm oil. Bummer. Any word on whether they use sustainable palm oil?

[stanie]

http://www.gomaxgofoods.com/

[kolo]

Oooh I've got to get some of those vegan Milky Ways!

[Mufflon]

These look delicious. :)

[Mrs Doolittle]

I've tried them. They are absolutely delicious!

Not so good for the waistline though!

[Hunzas]

They're a bit expensive, much as I'd like to try them. I've not much of a sweet tooth, but I do like nougat style sweets.

[Mufflon]

I'm torn between wanting junk food (including these chocolate bars) cheaper and more expensive. I think all this stuff should be even more expensive so people can afford it only occasionally, being better for their health. But then again I always whine about the cost of food. :D

[Hunzas]

LOL, I know what you mean - I was in the local wholefood store today looking at some raw vegan crackers - and for 6 crackers they were £3.60 - I thought that was outrageous.

I don't object paying more money for food that I know gives the producers a better standard of living and organic etc. but I guess we are accustomed to relatively cheap junk food that is bad for us and the environment - explains why obesity is on the increase.

[Mufflon]

LOL, I know what you mean - I was in the local wholefood store today looking at some raw vegan crackers - and for 6 crackers they were £3.60 - I thought that was outrageous.
Robbery doesn't necessarily involve guns and daggers, huh? 3.60 for 6 crackers... Err... :sick:

[Toast]

I've tried them. They are absolutely delicious!


:yes: They are really gorgeous.

[Andromache]

http://www.gomaxgofoods.com/

Can't see anything about their palm oil, so I assume not. :(

[*Star*Lass*]

I've just tried the Jokerz (Snickers) bar............ yum yum yum... just like a Snickers. They are very expensive, but as i was ordering a few things from Vegan Store anyway i thought i'd throw one in my basket.


Can't see anything about their palm oil, so I assume not. :(

I'm worried about this too. I didn't realise there was palm oil in it until i got it.

[IamJen]

The Buccaneer is like an (American) 3 Musketeers, is that right?

[*Star*Lass*]

The Buccaneer is like an (American) 3 Musketeers, is that right?

I thought it was supposed to be like a UK Milky Way. I've never tried a 3 Musketeers.

So.... i emailed the company regarding their use of palm oil. Here's the lengthy reply i received...


Thanks for taking the time to express your concern over this very important issue.

>> We are aware of what is happening in the production of palm oil, and we are currently working with a company who is actively involved with the RSPO (Roundtable
>> on Sustainable Palm Oil). The Roundtable is comprised of palm growers, palm oil users, retail users and NGO's such as World Wildlife Fund.
>>
>> The parent company of our vendor is a founding member of the RSPO and helped create this organization in order to develop an ethical and
>> sustainable process of producing palm oil. They have already implemented many of the goals of the RSPO and are committed to a program of
>> continuous improvement. The parent company of our vendor has a facility in Malaysia, and their palm oil is fully traceable throughout the entire
>> supply chain. This is something other palm oil suppliers are not incorporating in the production and sales of the product, a fully traceable history of the
> product from inception to sale.
>
>> Our vendor is producing the product consciously, with awareness, and we trust they are making positive changes within this industry.
>>
>> As it stands, we are cognizant of the problems associated with this industry, which factored into our decision to work with this particular company. The supplier we use is
>> solution oriented and working to end the decimation of the rainforests and preserve the natural habitat which so many animals call home.
>
>> Incidentally, I don't know if you know this, but the biofuel industry is the largest end user
>> of palm oils. Not all biofuel companies of course, but Tesco in the UK is one of the largest end user's who does not use
> full disclosure when it comes to their sourcing. You may want to contact them. We did.
>>
>> As longtime vegans who have been blessed to be the caretakers of rescue animals, who have volunteered at the Farm Sanctuary, who have participated
>> in rallies againist animal vivsection, and who will always work in support of animals, this is an issue we are not shying away from. We hope to bring about change
>> in the palm oil industry and that can be done by working with companies who are committed to implementing ethical and sustainable ways of producing the product.
>>
>> I hope this gives you some insight as to who we are, and how we are trying to do things.
>>
>> Best,
>> Susan
>> Go Max Go Foods