From burytimes.co.uk/news
A market is returning to Bury for the third year in a row, offering a huge variety of vegan street food and cruelty-free products
On Saturday, June 28, Mill Gate Square at Bury Market will see vegan stalls open from 10.30 am until 4pm, offering everything from street food and bakery products to jewellery and art.
The vegan market, which first took place in 2023, promises zero-waste and environmentally friendly products.
A council spokesperson said: “Bury’s Vegan Market is a great addition to our town, celebrating diversity, sustainability, and local businesses.
“It promotes ethical food production, supports independent traders, and strengthens Bury Market’s reputation as a vibrant community hub, making our town a destination for all.”
It is no surprise that the market is returning for another year.
According to 2024 statistics, nearly five per cent of the UK population is vegan - which equates to 2.5 million people. And almost half (46 per cent) of Brits aged 16 to 75 are considering reducing their intake of animal products in the future.
Vegan Market Co., the company behind the festival, operates vegan markets across more than 50 towns and cities across the UK.
Organisers want everyone to feel welcome at the fully accessible event - regardless of dietary preferences - and this includes well-behaved dogs.
However, all traders must ensure that anything they sell is vegan and not tested on animals.
Vegan Market Co. champions thousands of small businesses that focus on making ethical and sustainable products. They also offer a number of free pitches at each event to those who meet the community focus eligibility criteria.
Dean, 42, a vegan living in Bury is looking forward to the market and said: “I think it’s important to help normalise vegan foods.
“People need to be able to see vegan alternatives in order to break down stereotypes around vegan food being ‘rabbit food’.”
However, Dean is concerned about the general decline in vegan restaurants in Manchester and beyond- and the fact that Bury lost its only fully vegan establishment The Treehouse in recent years.
Recent closures of vegan restaurants in Manchester include Vegan Shack, Green’s, Vurger Co, V Rev, Herbivorous, and Wholesome Junkies to name just a few.
Many restaurants have been forced to close completely; others have moved to less central locations owing to rapidly increasing rents.
Vicki, 47, a vegan from Whitefield, is hoping to find some nice vegan cheeses at the event.
She said: “Bury Vegan Market gives traders the opportunity to show off their products and hopefully show non-vegans that it's not all lentils and fake meat.
“Living a compassionate lifestyle doesn't mean eating poorly.
“I think a lot of places now understand what vegan means more now, however, I've seen menus get smaller in general.”
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