The V-Label Awards are back
in Germany and Spain!
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Carefully evaluated by our Expert Jury, each of the expert-judged categories have five exceptional winners. Read on to find out more about them!
Bodegues Sumarroca, Spain
2CV follows the present and future values of our brand. Built with mad grapes, Sharella is a wine without sound2 added with spontaneous fermentation. Organic wine with the Biosphere committed entity label and SMETA among others, vegan product. Sustainable packaging, of 610 g to 397 g (-216 g), with more room in its palletisation, reducing transport CO2. No paper labelling, silkscreening.
Farm Brothers, Belgium
Farm Brothers Almond Brownie: this cookie with almond pieces and dark chocolate crunches in your mouth with every bite. Irresistibly delicious and 100% vegan, organic and palmoil free! By buying this pack, you save a 12cm2 piece of degraded soil and make it organic, forever (fun fact: this is the size of 1 cookie!). Farm Brothers has a unique mission: a healthy soil for all generations to come. Why? Because a healthy soil, cultivated by organic farming, can combat climate change! #SaveTheSoil
Taucherli Chocolate, Switzerland
GROW Unmilky Flow Hazelmnut, Pure, and Raspberry are bean-to-bar chocolates which were developed with vegan chef Aris Guzman. They’re crafted sustainably from fair traded and organic cocoa beans. The exceptional recipe produces a chocolate flavor that is so similar to milk chocolate that even professional chocolatiers can’t distinguish between the two.
Oleago, Turkey
Introducing a groundbreaking material from olive waste, offering an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic leather. With 95% bio-content, our product curbs plastic pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, seamlessly fitting into various industries. Our innovation transforms waste into a valuable resource, addressing urgent global environmental challenges.
DESSERTO, Mexico
Desserto®, a sustainable vegan cactus based material as an alternative to leather, often distinguished by its great softness at touch and performance for a wide variety of applications while complying with the most rigorous quality and environmental standards of the industry.
Leather alternative made from tea waste, Turkey
WASTEA, as our slogan “WAS TEA NOW LEATHER” indicates; a innovative solution to use waste material from Tea production (left overs with no future life cycle – 100% waste) to produce high-end Vegan alternative to real leather and or PU which is PLANT and Bio-based , as well as 100% Sustainable (up to over 90% bio mass).
Fred's Vegan, Belgium
Fred’s Vegan – We’ve cracked the mayo code, without cracking a single egg. Plant-based is the future for a better world. That’s why, out of our passion for Belgian mayonnaise, we created the first full-fledged vegan alternative to traditional (egg)mayonnaise! Without compromising on taste & texture. And in a 100% sustainable way, by upcycling the cooking water of our chickpeas!
Heura Foods, Spain
Our new soy protein plant-based battered fish style fillet with extra virgin olive oil 2.6%. Nutritionally wise, we don’t conceive making plant-based products that can’t be eaten everyday, that’s why our newest fish is high in proteins, a source of omega-3, high in Vitamin D, B12, Iodine & Selenium and low in saturated fat. A true innovation!
Nestlé Health Science, Switzerland
Nutritionally complete plant-based formulation with high energy and high protein for tube feeding administration. It can be used as a sole source of nutrition by patients with or at risk of malnutrition due to acute or chronic health conditions. This specific vegan product can actually provide all the nutrition people need, even in the most vulnerable health conditions.
Lanbiotic, Austria
Our product harnesses the power of a healthy skin microbiome to combat skin issues. Using our novel probiotic strain LC1023 (patent pending), we target eczema-triggering S. aureus. Although originally isolated from cow’s milk, our method cultivates this lactic acid bacteria in bioreactors, guaranteeing a 100% animal-free process. Supported by promising clinical trials that attest to its safety and efficacy, we aim to transform care for atopic dermatitis-prone skin in children and adults.
Germany/Netherlands
TiNDLE is the leading plant-based chicken – offering the distinct aroma, taste, and texture of chicken and made with non-GMO plant-based ingredients. TiNDLE is the first product by Next Gen Foods, a Singapore-founded food tech company that is developing and commercialising innovative and sustainable foods to make saving the planet easy, enjoyable, and delicious.
Spain
Meet our new soy protein plant-based battered fish style fillet with extra virgin olive oil 2.6%. Nutritionally wise, we don’t conceive making plant-based products that can’t be eaten everyday, that’s why our newest fish is high in proteins, a source of omega-3, high in Vitamin D, B12, Iodine & Selenium and low in saturated fat. Most people say it’s like their grandma’s used to make, ois :’)
LIDL, Germany
With our award-winning vegan brand “Vemondo”, we strive to make it easier for our customers to identify vegan substitute products. So it is very important to enable our costomers to make a conscious purchasing decision and to target flexitarians and vegans. We are constantly developing the diverse and tasty range of around 80 individual products on the basis of customer wishes and expectations.
Plenty Reasons, Poland
Discover the future of deli delights with Meatless Cold Cuts! Savor the rich flavors of Meatless Salami, dive into the zest of Meatless Pepperoni, and indulge in the aromatic allure of Meatless Garlic Ham. Our vibrant, standout packaging matches the boldness of our flavors. Every bite reminds you: There’s Plenty of Reasons to be Meatless. Enjoy the authenticity, relish the taste, and celebrate the choice. With Meatless Cold Cuts, delicious decisions are easy.
Germany
The five delicious vegan varieties from Ritter Sport, including the new Roasted Peanut and Salted Caramel, are made for everyone who doesn’t want to miss out on anything. Especially not the flavour. Because the vegan Ritter Sport varieties come without milk, but are just as chocolatey as you would expect from the colourful squares. As for the entire range, Ritter Sport also sources 100% certified sustainable cocoa from long-term partnerships with farmers in Nicaragua.
Over 15,000 votes cast in the public voting round determined the winners of the Consumers’ Choice Award across 9 subcategories. Get to know them below!
PENNY | FOOD FOR FUTURE, Germany
Our “Vegane Dino-Nuggets” are made on the basis of wheat protein. Their unusual dinosaur shape not only fascinates children, but also helps to inspire the whole family for vegan nutrition in a playful way. As with all our FOOD FOR FUTURE products, we have also calculated the emissions for this item and offset them by supporting certified climate protection projects.
ALDI, Germany
Vegan smoked salmon can be so tasty and doesn’t have to cost a fortune thanks to our original ALDI price. Our vegan smoked salmon appeals to everyone thanks to its deceptively real appearance, firmness, taste and typical fish aroma. Plant-based and affordable go together at ALDI!
LIDL, Belgium
It’s an alternative for the conventionel chocolate mousse. We received in Belgium from TestAankoop (consumer organisation which advocates for consumer interests) the price for best product (price/quality). Besides that it is a vegan product, is the cocoa Fairtrade certified.
Dr. Oetker, Germany
Discover the first Bistro Vegan: The variant Spicy BBQ Vegan. The signature crispy baguette halves are topped with a unique combination of colorful veggies, marinated pea-based protein and potato chip crumbs, with a light BBQ note and a hint of chili, to create a unique and indulgent taste without animal ingredients.
Herbivore Protein , Colombia
The top-rated vegan protein in Colombia, now available in Caramel flavor. A dream come true! Our Caramel flavor is so amazing that you’ll be surprised it’s made with just 3 ingredients. It contains only pea protein, caramel flavor, and stevia. Herbivore Protein Caramel is a delicious and fun way to supplement your diet with 24.3 grams of protein, 0 grams of fat, and 0 grams of sugar.
Germany
The five delicious vegan varieties from Ritter Sport, including the new Roasted Peanut and Salted Caramel, are made for everyone who doesn’t want to miss out on anything. Especially not the flavour. Because the vegan Ritter Sport varieties come without milk, but are just as chocolatey as you would expect from the colourful squares. As for the entire range, Ritter Sport also sources 100% certified sustainable cocoa from long-term partnerships with farmers in Nicaragua.
Schladerer, Germany
ORGANIC & VEGAN SCHNAPPS. Our mild, organic and natural schnapps is produced completely without compromise in the Black Forest – handmade, organic and vegan! There are three types of fruit. KOSY (apricot spirit), WILLI (pear spirit) and SUNNY (blood orange spirit). The lower alcohol level makes it easy on the tongue while delivering full bodied flavour of ripe and sweet fruits.
LIDL, Germany
With our award-winning vegan brand “Vemondo”, we strive to make it easier for our customers to identify vegan substitute products. So it is very important to enable our costomers to make a conscious purchasing decision and to target flexitarians and vegans. We are constantly developing the diverse and tasty range of around 80 individual products on the basis of customer wishes and expectations.
BeC Natura, Italy
It has a simple production process, without heating. Its exclusive blend allows to incorporate an astonishing amount of natural vitamin E which is the first ingredient: vitamin E is the solvent! It performs an unprecedented anti-age action reducing wrinkles by -12.2% in just one week! The vegetable oils soothe skin irritation for the most pleasant natural sun tanning while your skin gets younger!
Meat Alternative
– Beyond Burger Chicken-Style
– REWE | REWE Bio + vegan Tofu
Fish and Seafood Alternative
– Princes Plant Based Tuna salad Mexican 160g
– VIČI plant based sticks, fish taste
Dairy Alternative
– DODONI Plant’d Greek White
– Ja! Natürlich 100% Austrian and organic Plant Based Milk Alternatives 1L (Soy, Oat, Spelt):
Ready Meal
– Porridge Ready to eat Apfel-Zimt by Haferkater
– LASAGN-YEAH by The Vegetarian Butcher
Confectionery, snacks, condiments
– Wonig – Tanne mit Thymian (Fir with Thyme)
– Duo Organic Raw Cakes
Beverages
– Sustituto de café sabor vainilla
– MIL HISTORIAS ALTOLANDON
Functional Food
– RedPower
– Recheis Low Carb Spaghetti
Product Range
– Preto Radoma Vegan
– Eco Flos Ploffy Fabric Softener
Cosmetics
– Byphasse Cleansing Oil Douceur 150 ML
– Jungheit Organic Hyaluronic Serum Rose
We would like to thank all the committed brands for their participation and hard work, our Jury for their support and expertise, and everyone who has cast their vote in the public voting round.
In recognizing these achievements, we celebrate more than just exceptional vegan products and innovations; we celebrate a movement towards a more ethical, eco-conscious world. The impact of these winners extends far beyond the boundaries of this competition; they are pioneers in shaping the pathway to a more compassionate and sustainable future.