Guest guest Posted September 3, 2003 Report Share Posted September 3, 2003 I went to Holland & Barratt yesterday, to get some beta carotene tablets. The only ones they had were beta carotene in gelatin capsules. I asked if they had any suitable for vegetarians, and they showed me the cod liver oil - in vegetable capsules, which said 'suitable for vegetarians'!!!!! I pointed out that fish was not suitable for vegetarians and they shouldn't call them vegetarian (I believe the Vegetarian Society is going to contact them). I also pointed out that it was silly having beta carotene in non-vegetarian capsules as it would be vegetarians who wanted to buy them. Jo ---Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).Version: 6.0.515 / Virus Database: 313 - Release 01/09/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2003 Report Share Posted September 4, 2003 hi jo, the same thing with their flax oil capsules............vegans/veggies would be most likely to take those too.........in stead of fish oil.......... i have hunted my local health food shops, all have gelatin capsules.............does anyone know of a supplier in london/uk who does vegan.veggie supplements? catherine >"Heartwork" > > > Holland & Barratt >Wed, 3 Sep 2003 19:41:44 +0100 > >I went to Holland & Barratt yesterday, to get some beta carotene tablets. The only ones they had were beta carotene in gelatin capsules. I asked if they had any suitable for vegetarians, and they showed me the cod liver oil - in vegetable capsules, which said 'suitable for vegetarians'!!!!! I pointed out that fish was not suitable for vegetarians and they shouldn't call them vegetarian (I believe the Vegetarian Society is going to contact them). I also pointed out that it was silly having beta carotene in non-vegetarian capsules as it would be vegetarians who wanted to buy them. > >Jo > > >--- >Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. >Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). >Version: 6.0.515 / Virus Database: 313 - Release 01/09/03 Thinking of changing jobs? Click here to search through thousands of vacancies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2003 Report Share Posted September 4, 2003 Hi Catherine Are there any branches of Food For Thought in London? My other thought is 'do Fresh And Wild sell supplements'? I buy Quest Vegan Vitamins & Minerals - they may sell online. Good luck Jo - Catherine Harris Thursday, September 04, 2003 12:42 PM Re: Holland & Barratt hi jo, the same thing with their flax oil capsules............vegans/veggies would be most likely to take those too.........in stead of fish oil.......... i have hunted my local health food shops, all have gelatin capsules.............does anyone know of a supplier in london/uk who does vegan.veggie supplements? catherine >"Heartwork" > > > Holland & Barratt >Wed, 3 Sep 2003 19:41:44 +0100 > >I went to Holland & Barratt yesterday, to get some beta carotene tablets. The only ones they had were beta carotene in gelatin capsules. I asked if they had any suitable for vegetarians, and they showed me the cod liver oil - in vegetable capsules, which said 'suitable for vegetarians'!!!!! I pointed out that fish was not suitable for vegetarians and they shouldn't call them vegetarian (I believe the Vegetarian Society is going to contact them). I also pointed out that it was silly having beta carotene in non-vegetarian capsules as it would be vegetarians who wanted to buy them. > >Jo > > >--- >Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. >Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). >Version: 6.0.515 / Virus Database: 313 - Release 01/09/03 Thinking of changing jobs? Click here to search through thousands of vacancies. To send an email to - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2003 Report Share Posted September 6, 2003 Good for you Jo! I am surprised that H & B were not aware of this - surely they of all people know that vegetarians don't eat fish?! I hope the Vegetarian Society do contact them. Janey > I went to Holland & Barratt yesterday, to get some beta carotene tablets. The only ones they had were beta carotene in gelatin capsules. I asked if they had any suitable for vegetarians, and they showed me the cod liver oil - in vegetable capsules, which said 'suitable for vegetarians'!!!!! I pointed out that fish was not suitable for vegetarians and they shouldn't call them vegetarian (I believe the Vegetarian Society is going to contact them). I also pointed out that it was silly having beta carotene in non-vegetarian capsules as it would be vegetarians who wanted to buy them. > > Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2003 Report Share Posted September 6, 2003 Hi Janey I hope they do. They are having a 'Vegetarians Don't Eat Fish' campaign. Where I work there is going to be a celebratory bbq because the Director General is retiring. They have said they will have veggie/vegan food available, but then they announced there will be a hog roast! Personally, I find it really offensive to see some poor pig on a stick, so I am arranging for any other veggies/vegans at work who are interested to go out for an alternative lunch. Jo - veganjaney Saturday, September 06, 2003 10:26 AM Re: Holland & Barratt Good for you Jo! I am surprised that H & B were not aware of this - surely they of all people know that vegetarians don't eat fish?! I hope the Vegetarian Society do contact them. Janey > I went to Holland & Barratt yesterday, to get some beta carotene tablets. The only ones they had were beta carotene in gelatin capsules. I asked if they had any suitable for vegetarians, and they showed me the cod liver oil - in vegetable capsules, which said 'suitable for vegetarians'!!!!! I pointed out that fish was not suitable for vegetarians and they shouldn't call them vegetarian (I believe the Vegetarian Society is going to contact them). I also pointed out that it was silly having beta carotene in non-vegetarian capsules as it would be vegetarians who wanted to buy them.> > Jo To send an email to - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2003 Report Share Posted September 6, 2003 hi jo i shop at fresh and wild , but their flax is in gelatin capsules.........i shall try and find quest as you suggest, ta for the tip...... catherine >"Heartwork" > > >Re: Holland & Barratt >Thu, 4 Sep 2003 20:07:26 +0100 > >Hi Catherine > >Are there any branches of Food For Thought in London? My other thought is 'do Fresh And Wild sell supplements'? I buy Quest Vegan Vitamins & Minerals - they may sell online. > >Good luck > >Jo > - > Catherine Harris > > Thursday, September 04, 2003 12:42 PM > Re: Holland & Barratt > > > hi jo, > > the same thing with their flax oil capsules............vegans/veggies would be most likely to take those too.........in stead of fish oil.......... > > i have hunted my local health food shops, all have gelatin capsules.............does anyone know of a supplier in london/uk who does vegan.veggie supplements? > > catherine > > > > >"Heartwork" > > > >> > Holland & Barratt > >Wed, 3 Sep 2003 19:41:44 +0100 > > > >I went to Holland & Barratt yesterday, to get some beta carotene tablets. The only ones they had were beta carotene in gelatin capsules. I asked if they had any suitable for vegetarians, and they showed me the cod liver oil - in vegetable capsules, which said 'suitable for vegetarians'!!!!! I pointed out that fish was not suitable for vegetarians and they shouldn't call them vegetarian (I believe the Vegetarian Society is going to contact them). I also pointed out that it was silly having beta carotene in non-vegetarian capsules as it would be vegetarians who wanted to buy them. > > > >Jo > > > > > >--- > >Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > >Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > >Version: 6.0.515 / Virus Database: 313 - Release 01/09/03 > > > > Thinking of changing jobs? Click here to search through thousands of vacancies. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2003 Report Share Posted September 6, 2003 That's a shame - I'll keep looking, and let you know if I find anything. Jo - Catherine Harris Saturday, September 06, 2003 2:38 PM Re: Holland & Barratt hi jo i shop at fresh and wild , but their flax is in gelatin capsules.........i shall try and find quest as you suggest, ta for the tip...... catherine >"Heartwork" > > >Re: Holland & Barratt >Thu, 4 Sep 2003 20:07:26 +0100 > >Hi Catherine > >Are there any branches of Food For Thought in London? My other thought is 'do Fresh And Wild sell supplements'? I buy Quest Vegan Vitamins & Minerals - they may sell online. > >Good luck > >Jo > - > Catherine Harris > > Thursday, September 04, 2003 12:42 PM > Re: Holland & Barratt > > > hi jo, > > the same thing with their flax oil capsules............vegans/veggies would be most likely to take those too.........in stead of fish oil.......... > > i have hunted my local health food shops, all have gelatin capsules.............does anyone know of a supplier in london/uk who does vegan.veggie supplements? > > catherine > > > > >"Heartwork" > > > >> > Holland & Barratt > >Wed, 3 Sep 2003 19:41:44 +0100 > > > >I went to Holland & Barratt yesterday, to get some beta carotene tablets. The only ones they had were beta carotene in gelatin capsules. I asked if they had any suitable for vegetarians, and they showed me the cod liver oil - in vegetable capsules, which said 'suitable for vegetarians'!!!!! I pointed out that fish was not suitable for vegetarians and they shouldn't call them vegetarian (I believe the Vegetarian Society is going to contact them). I also pointed out that it was silly having beta carotene in non-vegetarian capsules as it would be vegetarians who wanted to buy them. > > > >Jo > > > > > >--- > >Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > >Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > >Version: 6.0.515 / Virus Database: 313 - Release 01/09/03 > > > > Thinking of changing jobs? Click here to search through thousands of vacancies. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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