Being vegan friendly isn't something we only remember to talk about in January.
The current Brothers Cider range carries accreditation from The Vegan Society, giving people a clear, independently recognised way to know that the cider they're picking up meets established vegan standards.
What Is The Vegan Trademark
The Vegan Trademark was created by The Vegan Society in 1990 to help people identify products that have been independently checked against its vegan standards.
Rather than relying on a brand simply describing its own product as vegan, certification involves information about the product, its ingredients and how it is made being reviewed against The Vegan Society's requirements.
It's a straightforward idea: make it easier for people to know what they're buying.
What Does Vegan Society Accreditation Check?
Vegan accreditation isn't only about looking at a finished ingredient list. The Vegan Society's standards cover the manufacture and development of the product and its ingredients, including requirements around animal-derived ingredients and animal testing. Its standards also require manufacturers to take practical steps to minimise the risk of cross-contamination with non-vegan substances.
That independent checking is why the Trademark means more than simply putting the word “vegan” on a product.
Brothers Cider is Vegan Society accredited
Our current Brothers Cider range carries Vegan Society accreditation. You'll see that accreditation alongside other useful product information across our range, including that Brothers Cider is gluten free and made in Somerset.
No vague claims. No making you hunt around for the answer.
Why does it matter to us?
Brothers is rooted in making things properly and telling people what they're actually getting. If something matters to the person choosing the drink, we'd rather make the answer clear.
Independent Vegan Society accreditation gives people another bit of useful information when deciding what to drink — whether they're vegan themselves, buying for someone who is, or simply checking what goes into the products they choose.
Is all cider vegan?
Not necessarily. Some cider-making and clarification processes can involve animal-derived processing aids, which means it's always worth checking the individual producer or product. If you'd like to know a little more about why some cider is vegan and some isn't, have a read of our guide: Is Cider Vegan?
