What is veganism?

Veganism is more than a dietary choice—it's a profound lens through which we view the world. It’s seeing beyond the plate, recognising the stories of countless beings, and choosing a narrative of kindness over harm. Every meal becomes a quiet act of rebellion against a system that commodifies life. It's feeling deeply connected to the earth, understanding the ripple effects of individual choices on ecosystems and the broader environment. 

Veganism is a daily affirmation of love, justice, and sustainability — a pledge to tread lightly on the planet, to honour all its inhabitants, and to celebrate life in its most compassionate form.

Being a vegan means adopting a lifestyle that seeks to exclude, as much as practicable and possible, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing, or any other purpose.


Why should I join the international VBN Directory?

  • Amplify your reach among a dedicated international target audience
  • Showcase your exceptional products or services in a vibrant vegan marketplace
  • Forge valuable connections with like-minded entrepreneurs, esteemed colleagues, and industry pioneers
  • Play a pivotal role in advancing the flourishing vegan movement
  • Increased visibility to conscious consumers actively seeking products and services that align with their values
  • Your listing underscores your commitment to sustainability and ethical practices. This can be a strong selling point for environmentally conscious consumers
  • Listing in our Directory may boost customer confidence in choosing your products or services over competitors
  • Being part of our Directory may attract the attention of media outlets and journalists looking for experts or businesses to feature in vegan-related stories or interviews

How do I change which category my business is in?

Please email us at [email protected] and we will make the change for you.


Why do I have to register with a login?

  • To protect our community and ensure it is a safe place to be
  • To reduce and/or stop spam, bots, trolls, fake form filling and listings
  • Ensure only one email address is registered per listing
  • Captcha in place for your safety

How do I reset my password?

  • Click on your profile, top right of the homepage
  • Sign in
  • Click 'reset password'
  • A reset password link will be sent to the email address against your account

What shall I do if none of the Sub-Categories relate to my business?

Please contact us: [email protected]


What should I do if my business has been infringed or my intellectual property rights have been violated?

Please refer to our Terms and Conditions. If required provide as much detail as possible, and evidence of ownership to: [email protected]


Why has my listing application been rejected?

If you received an email from us please review it, otherwise please contact us: [email protected]


How long does my listing last?

Free listing are initially until 1st January 2025. We reserve the right to charge a nominal fee for listings after this time, you will be contacted if this is applicable and you have the right to cancel your listing at any time.


Will a Premium listing service be offered in the future?

Yes, in future phases we aim for there to be an option to add many more features to your listing!


How do I remove my listing from the Directory?

Please use the 'delete' button in the edit Company option. You have the right to delete your listing at any time. All data from the listing will be removed from all our databases and irretrievable. If the listing is required again, it will have to be requested again as a new listing.


Can non-vegan businesses register?

Unfortunately we are a vegan only directory. We do not and cannot list anything vegetarian or nearly vegan. Please come back when your business is vegan  


Where are the VBN directory team based?

We are based in the UK but the Vegan Business Networking communities and Directory are international.


How can I send you feedback?

We'd love to receive your feedback, please contact us at: [email protected]


Can I create multiple listings for my different businesses?

Yes, but please note we only allow one email address per listing, so if you have more than one business you can create accounts for each but a different email address must be used for each.


Why can't I add extra images and video?

This function will be available in our Premium Membership - coming soon!


Why am I getting the error message 'email must be a valid email address'?

Our System carries out lots of checks to stop fake registrations and Bots, therefore please check that the email address you are using is correct.

It could also be a setup issue of the email address.


Why am I getting the error message 'email address already taken'?

Please check the spelling. This can also indicate that the email address your are trying to use is registered to another company in our Directory.


Why can't I write more in my summary

The Summary section is set to a maximum of 50 characters


What is the maximum file size for my logo?

Max logo size - 1mb


What is the maximum file size for my cover image?

Cover image size - 2mb

The logo and cover image options are unable to offer the upload of a video.


How long will it take for my listing to appear in the Directory?

We aim to approve and list within 7 days. You will receive an email when your listing is live.


Do you hold VBN networking Events?

Currently the VBN networking events are paused. 


STILL GOT A QUESTION?

Please contact us and we'll come back to you as soon as we can: [email protected]