All Questions
Why Vegan Sweets?
Health Benefits
Vegan sweets and chocolate offer significant health benefits compared to their non-vegan counterparts. By removing dairy, eggs, and other animal-derived ingredients, vegan confections eliminate the saturated fats and cholesterol that are abundant in standard candy and chocolate. This makes vegan options a much healthier choice, reducing the risks of heart disease, obesity, and other diet-related illnesses. Many vegan sweets also incorporate wholesome, plant-based ingredients like dark chocolate, nuts, fruits, and natural sweeteners, providing valuable nutrients, fiber, and antioxidants that simply aren't present in conventional confections.
Environmental Impact
The production of non-vegan sweets and chocolate has a much larger environmental footprint than vegan alternatives. The dairy, meat, and other animal-based materials used require massive amounts of land, water, and resources to raise livestock, not to mention the greenhouse gas emissions involved. In contrast, vegan ingredients like cocoa, nuts, and plant-based milks have a far lighter environmental impact. By choosing vegan confections, consumers can significantly reduce their carbon footprint and water usage, supporting a more sustainable food system.
Ethical Considerations
Perhaps the most compelling reason to opt for vegan sweets and chocolate is the ethical treatment of animals. The dairy, eggs, and other animal byproducts found in conventional confections inevitably involve the exploitation and suffering of sentient creatures. Vegan options, on the other hand, are produced without any animal cruelty. This allows consumers to indulge their sweet tooth while aligning their actions with their values of compassion and animal welfare. Given the vast number of delicious vegan sweets and chocolates available today, there is simply no excuse for continuing to support industries that profit from the mistreatment of animals.
In conclusion, the health, environmental, and ethical advantages of vegan confections make them the superior choice over sweets and chocolate that use animal products. By voting with their cash, consumers can drive positive change and enjoy guilt-free indulgences.
Do you have a physical shop?
Yes. We have a really cool shop located in the Market Town of Pocklington. Please drop by and say hello if you're ever passing...
What is a Zero Waste Shop?
The ethos behind our zero waste shop is to reduce unnecessary use of the earths resources in the supply chain of bringing goods to your table.
Nearly everyone is familiar with the term "single use plastic" and the consequences that single use plastics are having on our planet. To protect our planet none of our products are sold in single use plastic. Think of us as an eco friendly weigh and save. We encourage you to bring your own empty jars, bottles and containers to our shop and refill them with the products you need.
If you don't have a container of your own we do sell paper bags, aluminium tins and glass bottles.
If you've forgotten your container we have a selection of bottles and jars that have been cleaned and are ready to be recycled. You will find them in our "donation station".
What is single use plastic and why is it bad?
To learn more about single use plastics we recommend you download and read the following report from HERE.
Can I request a refund?
Sure, you will be welcome to request your refund within 14 days. Please read our refunds policy here
Free Returns Or Not?
Free returns are available on a case by case basis. If the product has not been opened, is damaged or faulty then we'll arrange postage for free returns.
If you wish to return unwanted products then you will have to arrange your own return. A refund will be made to the original payment method once we have checked and restocked the item(s).
If you wish to return unwanted products then you will have to arrange your own return. A refund will be made to the original payment method once we have checked and restocked the item(s).
Unfortunately because of the nature of certain goods being loose we cannot accept returns that have been opened and partly used.
If you are returning loose products please ensure the original weight label is in place and the weight of the return matches the weight that was originally dispatched.
If you are returning loose products please ensure the original weight label is in place and the weight of the return matches the weight that was originally dispatched.
Do you offer wholesale prices?
If you are interested in stocking some of our products or purchasing in bulk please contact us with your requirements.