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Lunch & Dinner
There are plenty of vegan-friendly lunch and dinner options available at supermarkets. Here are some of the products available at supermarkets and other shops in NZ.
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Meat alternatives
Fry's Vegan Meats
100% of Fry's products are vegan-friendly and they have a fantastic range of vegan meats! The following products are available in NZ:
- Hot Dogs
- Banger Style Traditional Sausages
- Slicing Sausage/Polony
- Chicken Style Burgers
- Asian Spiced Burgers
- Chicken Style Strips
- Crumbed Schitzels
- Battered Prawn-style Pieces
Where to buy: From most NZ supermarkets.
Photo credit: Fry's.
Last updated January 2022.
- Hot Dogs
- Banger Style Traditional Sausages
- Slicing Sausage/Polony
- Chicken Style Burgers
- Asian Spiced Burgers
- Chicken Style Strips
- Crumbed Schitzels
- Battered Prawn-style Pieces
Where to buy: From most NZ supermarkets.
Photo credit: Fry's.
Last updated January 2022.
Birds Eye Vegan Meats
The vegan options include the following products:
- Mince
- Burgers
- Chicken-style tenders
- Chicken-style strips
- Meatballs
- Greek Lamb Style Strips
Where to buy: From most NZ supermarkets.
Photo credit: Birds Eye.
Last updated October 2023.
- Mince
- Burgers
- Chicken-style tenders
- Chicken-style strips
- Meatballs
- Greek Lamb Style Strips
Where to buy: From most NZ supermarkets.
Photo credit: Birds Eye.
Last updated October 2023.
Plan*t Vegan Meats
All of the following products are 100% vegan:
- Classic Hemp Burger Pattie
- Smoky Chipotle Burger Pattie
- Crispy Chick*n Burger Pattie
- Classic Vege-to-balls
- Mince
- Spicy Chorizo Sausage
- Sage and Onion Sausage
- Crispy Chick*n Strips
- Chick*n Nuggets
Where to buy: From some NZ supermarkets.
Photo credit: Plan*t.
Last updated May 2023.
- Classic Hemp Burger Pattie
- Smoky Chipotle Burger Pattie
- Crispy Chick*n Burger Pattie
- Classic Vege-to-balls
- Mince
- Spicy Chorizo Sausage
- Sage and Onion Sausage
- Crispy Chick*n Strips
- Chick*n Nuggets
Where to buy: From some NZ supermarkets.
Photo credit: Plan*t.
Last updated May 2023.
Zenzo Burgers
All Zenzo products are vegan-friendly, including the following burger patties:
- Classic Grill
- Chilli Kick
Where to buy: From most NZ supermarkets.
Photo credit: Zenzo.
Last updated May 2023.
- Classic Grill
- Chilli Kick
Where to buy: From most NZ supermarkets.
Photo credit: Zenzo.
Last updated May 2023.
Let Them Eat Vegan Meats
Let The Eat Vegan is an awesome vegan deli and cafe in Dunedin.
They make delicious vegan-meats including:
- Not Chook
- Not Bratwurst
- Not Beef
- Not Chorizo
- Not Salami
- Not Bacon
Where to buy: Direct from Let them Eat Vegan (link below) or from The Cruelty Free Shop - both ship nationwide.
Photo credit: The Cruelty Free Shop NZ.
Last updated May 2023.
They make delicious vegan-meats including:
- Not Chook
- Not Bratwurst
- Not Beef
- Not Chorizo
- Not Salami
- Not Bacon
Where to buy: Direct from Let them Eat Vegan (link below) or from The Cruelty Free Shop - both ship nationwide.
Photo credit: The Cruelty Free Shop NZ.
Last updated May 2023.
The Vegetarian Butcher Vegan Meats
All of their products are vegan including:
- The Spanish Chorizo
- Maria’s Italian Pastrami
- Breakfast Sausages
- The Marinated Steak
- Italian Spicy Sausage
Where to buy: From select stores - see the link below for stockists.
Photo credit: The Vegetarian Butcher.
Last updated July 2023.
- The Spanish Chorizo
- Maria’s Italian Pastrami
- Breakfast Sausages
- The Marinated Steak
- Italian Spicy Sausage
Where to buy: From select stores - see the link below for stockists.
Photo credit: The Vegetarian Butcher.
Last updated July 2023.
Pam's Plant Based Meats
The following products are vegan-friendly:
- Pams Plant Based Crumbed Tenders
- Pams Plant Based Crispy Nugget
- Pams Plant Based Sausages
Where to buy: From select New World, PAK'nSAVE and Four Square stores.
Photo credit: Pam's.
Last updated July 2023.
- Pams Plant Based Crumbed Tenders
- Pams Plant Based Crispy Nugget
- Pams Plant Based Sausages
Where to buy: From select New World, PAK'nSAVE and Four Square stores.
Photo credit: Pam's.
Last updated July 2023.
Let's Eat Vegan Meats
The entire Let's Eat range is vegan-friendly including the following products:
- Burger Patties
- Tasty Tenders
- Golden Nuggets
- Southern Style Bites
Note: The Golden Nuggets haven't always been vegan but they are now!
Where to buy: From most NZ supermarkets.
Photo credit: Let's Eat.
Last updated February 2023.
- Burger Patties
- Tasty Tenders
- Golden Nuggets
- Southern Style Bites
Note: The Golden Nuggets haven't always been vegan but they are now!
Where to buy: From most NZ supermarkets.
Photo credit: Let's Eat.
Last updated February 2023.
Beyond Meat Burger Patties
All Beyond Meat products are vegan-friendly and they are designed to look, cook and taste like meat.
So far, the only Beyond Meat product that I've spotted in NZ is:
- Burger Patties Plant Based
Where to buy: From some NZ supermarkets - it's also available at specialty stores like the Cruelty Free Shop.
Photo credit: Beyond Meat.
Last updated July 2023.
So far, the only Beyond Meat product that I've spotted in NZ is:
- Burger Patties Plant Based
Where to buy: From some NZ supermarkets - it's also available at specialty stores like the Cruelty Free Shop.
Photo credit: Beyond Meat.
Last updated July 2023.
The Cool Gardener Vegan Meats
The following products are vegan-friendly:
- Cauliflower Schnitzel
- Pumpkin & Spinach Burger
Where to buy: From some NZ supermarkets.
Photo credit: The Cool Gardener.
Last updated January 2022.
- Cauliflower Schnitzel
- Pumpkin & Spinach Burger
Where to buy: From some NZ supermarkets.
Photo credit: The Cool Gardener.
Last updated January 2022.
Quorn Vegan Nuggets
The following vegan products are available in NZ:
- Roarsomes Vegan Nuggets
- Vegan Nuggets
Where to buy: From some NZ supermarkets.
Photo credit: Quorn.
Last updated July 2023.
- Roarsomes Vegan Nuggets
- Vegan Nuggets
Where to buy: From some NZ supermarkets.
Photo credit: Quorn.
Last updated July 2023.
Food Nation Vegan Meats
The full Food Nation range is vegan-friendly including the following products:
- Magic Mince Mushroom and Hemp
- Magic Mince Mexican Corn and Red Pepper
- Super Sausies Mushroom and Grains
- Super Sausies Spanish Chorizo
- Amaze Balls Vietnamese Pea and Makrut Lime
- Amaze Balls Beetroot, Kūmara and Quinoa
- Happy Patties Broccoli, Peas and Quinoa
- Happy Patties Cauliflower, Tumeric and Ginger
Where to buy: From some NZ supermarkets.
Photo credit: Food Nation.
Last updated July 2023.
- Magic Mince Mushroom and Hemp
- Magic Mince Mexican Corn and Red Pepper
- Super Sausies Mushroom and Grains
- Super Sausies Spanish Chorizo
- Amaze Balls Vietnamese Pea and Makrut Lime
- Amaze Balls Beetroot, Kūmara and Quinoa
- Happy Patties Broccoli, Peas and Quinoa
- Happy Patties Cauliflower, Tumeric and Ginger
Where to buy: From some NZ supermarkets.
Photo credit: Food Nation.
Last updated July 2023.
Maggi Plant Based Mince
Both flavours are vegan-friendly, including:
- Veg Mexican Plant Based Mince
- Veg Italian Plant Based Mince
Where to buy: From most NZ supermarkets.
*Tip: I purchased it from Countdown Eastgate (Christchurch).
Photo credit: Maggi.
Last updated May 2024.
- Veg Mexican Plant Based Mince
- Veg Italian Plant Based Mince
Where to buy: From most NZ supermarkets.
*Tip: I purchased it from Countdown Eastgate (Christchurch).
Photo credit: Maggi.
Last updated May 2024.
HuVa Meal Mixes
The following mixes are vegan-friendly:
- Burger Mix
- Bolognaise Mix
- San Choy Bau Mix
- Chilli Con Carne Mix
Where to buy: From some NZ supermarkets.
Photo credit: HuVa.
Last updated April 2022.
- Burger Mix
- Bolognaise Mix
- San Choy Bau Mix
- Chilli Con Carne Mix
Where to buy: From some NZ supermarkets.
Photo credit: HuVa.
Last updated April 2022.
Tonzu Sausages
The following Tonzu sausages are vegan-friendly:
- Italian Herb
- Garlic and Chilli
- Sage and Onion
- Curry Spice
Where to buy: From most NZ supermarkets.
Photo credit: Tonzu.
Last updated May 2023.
- Italian Herb
- Garlic and Chilli
- Sage and Onion
- Curry Spice
Where to buy: From most NZ supermarkets.
Photo credit: Tonzu.
Last updated May 2023.
Bean Supreme Vegan Meats
The following products are vegan-friendly:
- Sausages, Rosemary Sage, Parsley
- Sausages, Supremely Savoury
- Beetroot Burgers
- Masala Burgers
- Hemp Burgers
- Kumara Burgers
- Quinoa & Mushroom Burgers
- Wholefood Mince
Where to buy: From most NZ supermarkets.
Photo credit: Bean Supreme.
Last updated November 2023.
- Sausages, Rosemary Sage, Parsley
- Sausages, Supremely Savoury
- Beetroot Burgers
- Masala Burgers
- Hemp Burgers
- Kumara Burgers
- Quinoa & Mushroom Burgers
- Wholefood Mince
Where to buy: From most NZ supermarkets.
Photo credit: Bean Supreme.
Last updated November 2023.
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The following products are vegan-friendly:
- Classic Hot Dogs
- Crispy Chicken-Style Burgers
- Smokey BBQ Burgers
- Bacon Style Rashers
- Nutolene
- Nutmeat
Where to buy: From most NZ supermarkets.
🌈❌Vegie Delights is owned by Sanitarium supports hate speech and homophobia.
Photo credit: Vegie Delights.
Last updated November 2023.
- Classic Hot Dogs
- Crispy Chicken-Style Burgers
- Smokey BBQ Burgers
- Bacon Style Rashers
- Nutolene
- Nutmeat
Where to buy: From most NZ supermarkets.
🌈❌Vegie Delights is owned by Sanitarium supports hate speech and homophobia.
Photo credit: Vegie Delights.
Last updated November 2023.
Howler Hotdogs Vegan Hotdogs
The following products are vegan-friendly:
- Vegan Mini Not Dogs
- Vegan Not Dogs
Where to buy: From some NZ supermarkets.
Photo credit: Howler Hotdogs.
Last updated January 2022.
- Vegan Mini Not Dogs
- Vegan Not Dogs
Where to buy: From some NZ supermarkets.
Photo credit: Howler Hotdogs.
Last updated January 2022.
NEXT! Bacon Strips
NEXT! Bacon is the World's First Plant-Based Bacon that looks, cooks, sizzles, and tastes exactly like fresh Bacon!
Where to buy: From some NZ supermarkets (spotted at select Countdown Stores).
Photo credit: NEXT!
Last updated July 2023.
Where to buy: From some NZ supermarkets (spotted at select Countdown Stores).
Photo credit: NEXT!
Last updated July 2023.
Blissful Vegetarian Vegan Ham
This is one of my all time favourite vegan meats - It's a great product to give non-vegans to blow their minds!
I use it in club sammies and facon and egg pies.
Where to buy: From some Asian supermarkets and it's also available at the Cruelty Free Shop.
Photo credit: Blissful Vegetarian.
Last updated July 2023.
I use it in club sammies and facon and egg pies.
Where to buy: From some Asian supermarkets and it's also available at the Cruelty Free Shop.
Photo credit: Blissful Vegetarian.
Last updated July 2023.
Natures Charm Mushroom Meat Substitutes
The following products are vegan-friendly:
- Bar-B-Que Mushroom
- Vegan Calamari
- Vegan Scallops
Where to buy: From some NZ supermarkets.
Photo credit: Nature's Charm.
Last updated July 2023.
- Bar-B-Que Mushroom
- Vegan Calamari
- Vegan Scallops
Where to buy: From some NZ supermarkets.
Photo credit: Nature's Charm.
Last updated July 2023.
Vegan Fish Peas
The following vegan-friendly products have been spotted in NZ:
- Vegan Fish Peas Natural Flakes
- Vegan Fish Peas With Lemon Pepper
- Vegan Fish Peas Flakes With Chilli
- Vegan Fish Peas Salad Italiano Dried Tomato & Lentil
- Vegan Fish Peas Salad Mexicano - Bean, Corn Paprika
Where to buy: From some NZ supermarkets (spotted at Countdown stores nationwide).
Photo credit: Fish Peas.
Last updated March 2023.
- Vegan Fish Peas Natural Flakes
- Vegan Fish Peas With Lemon Pepper
- Vegan Fish Peas Flakes With Chilli
- Vegan Fish Peas Salad Italiano Dried Tomato & Lentil
- Vegan Fish Peas Salad Mexicano - Bean, Corn Paprika
Where to buy: From some NZ supermarkets (spotted at Countdown stores nationwide).
Photo credit: Fish Peas.
Last updated March 2023.
Beanfinity Pate Spread
The following products are vegan:
- Organic Beef-Style Pate Spread
- Organic Chick'n-style Pate Spread
- Organic Liver-style Pate Spread
Where to buy: From the Cruelty Free Shop and the Warehouse (online only - link below).
Photo credit: Cruelty Free Shop.
Last updated July 2023.
- Organic Beef-Style Pate Spread
- Organic Chick'n-style Pate Spread
- Organic Liver-style Pate Spread
Where to buy: From the Cruelty Free Shop and the Warehouse (online only - link below).
Photo credit: Cruelty Free Shop.
Last updated July 2023.
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