Veganism to be focus of food festival

VEGAN MARKET CO WILL BE BRINGING ‘STREETFEST’ TO TOWN THIS SUMMER

THE organiser of some of the UK’S leading food markets is bringing a Vegan Streetfest to Burton.

Vegan Market Co, will be setting up their Streetfest at Market Place on Saturday, June 15, from 10.30am to 4pm.

It will feature a variety of vegan street food, artisan bakes, craft cheeses, handmade cosmetics, ethical clothing and jewellery, arts and crafts and charity stalls.

All the produce has been created by a handpicked selection of talented, ethical and sustainable businesses.

Vegan Market Co ran their first event back in 2016, and have quickly grown to cover more than 50 locations across the UK.

They showcase the country’s best ethical and sustainable producers and make it their mission to make veganism accessible and inclusive.

Lewis Beresford, VMCO’S founder, said: “We are so excited to be in Burton

I am excited to see such a diverse range of traders bring something new to Burton Market Place

Cllr Paul Walker

upon Trent for the first time. We work hard to find the country’s leading vegan producers, from street food vendors and bakers to ethical clothing and cosmetic producers.

“We also work with many local businesses and can’t wait to give all of these fantastic producers the platform they deserve and introduce them to the wonderful people of Burton-ontrent.”

The Vegan Streetfest is just another exciting event coming to Burton’s Market Place this year, which will also see the return of the popular Burton upon Trent Food and Drink festivals throughout 2024.

Cllr Paul Walker, cabinet member for tourism and cultural development, said: “I am excited to see such a diverse range of traders bring something new to Burton Market Place this June. “More and more people are now turning to veganism, and as such it is important that we highlight the tremendous work done by these ethical and sustainable businesses.”