Vegan-friendly Galaxy chocolate bars go on sale in Ireland today in the first move by a large mainstream confectionery brand to offer consumers a plant-based alternative to milk chocolate. Often chocolate products do not carry a vegan label because of the risk of cross-contamination when they have been made in factories where dairy and other products are used. Guardian food writer Tamal Ray tried the new caramelised hazelnut and smooth orange bars. Abigail Stevens, the trademark marketing manager at the Vegan Society, said: “We’re proud to register Galaxy’s first ever non-dairy milk chocolate bars with our vegan trademark. The distinctive Dutch brand Tony’s Chocolonely has two vegan bars – a 70 per cent dark and dark almond sea salt – while Hotel Chocolat has expanded its vegan range in the run-up to Christmas.

Source: The Irish Times November 19, 2019 10:18 UTC