Supermarket vegan product lists
Sometimes, if you ask nicely, supermarkets will supply you with a list of their own-brand products which are suitable for vegans. Here's where to find some. Details last checked in January 2008 unless otherwise stated.
Where I've stated that a supermarket doesn't produce a vegan list, they generally cite 'lack of demand' as a reason. I don't want this page to result in fewer people contacting the supermarkets, so if you would like to give them a ring/email anyway and ask where their vegan list is, that would be great.
Asda
Asda have a vegan product list on their website, but the current version was due to be updated in January 2007. On a trip round my local Asda superstore in late 2007 I found some products which appeared to be vegan but weren't on the list, while some products were on the list but I couldn't find them in the store.
Co-op
If you email them, they will email you a list. They have an official policy of not using animal ingredients where they're not necessary, which is good news for vegans. They're also pretty good at labelling their vegan own-brand products as suitable for vegans, including all their own-brand wines.
Marks and Spencer
Vegan product list is available on their website: M&S product ingredients information page
Morrisons
They don't have a list (or an email address) on their website, and I couldn't stick the 'on hold' music for long enough to get through on the phone to ask. The Customer Services number is 0845 611 6111 if anyone else fancies a go!
Tesco
According to their Customer Services helpline (0800 505555) in January 2008, Tesco do not produce a vegan product list. A few of their vegan products are labelled, but not many as yet.
Sainsbury's
According to an email I and a few other people received in September 2007, Sainsbury's said they do not have a list of vegan products, "because there is no demand for one and we believe the vegan diet is a lifestyle choice made by customers". However, they did claim that if you ring the customer Careline or email Customer Services, preferably with the barcode details, they will tell you whether or not a particular product is suitable for vegans. Sainsbury's do label some of their vegan products as suitable for vegans (mostly 'convenience food' products), but not all their vegan products are labelled.
Somerfield
If you email them, they will send you a list through the post.
Waitrose
If you email them, they will send you a list through the post.