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Our CEO quoted in the Mail online

Richard McIlwain, Chief Executive of the Vegetarian Society.

Richard McIlwain, CEO of the Vegetarian Society, asked to give comment on celeb giving in to ‘meaty cravings’.

Yesterday we were asked by the Mail online for our thoughts on actor Martin Freeman quitting vegetarianism after 38 years because of concerns re processed foods.

We were approached by the Mail online for a quote re Martin Freeman giving in to ‘meaty cravings’ and wanting to avoid processed products – you can read our full response in the link. But Richard did point out that. “Where he talks about tucking into a scotch egg and a pork pie, he should know that they’re just as ultra-processed.”

You can read the article and our full response.

Our CEO quoted in the Mail online

Richard McIlwain, CEO of the Vegetarian Society, asked to give comment on celeb giving in to ‘meaty cravings’.

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