The Vegans took over the Rotary Centre this weekend, selling plant-based food, skin care products, clothing and accessories.

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The Oliver based organic, gluten free, soy free, dairy free, and seasonally inspired ravioli company focuses on shifting customers focus from over processed foods that are found in the grocery store and make a pasta that is easy at home and everyone can enjoy regardless of any dietary restrictions or food allergies.

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During their first vegan festival: Vegilante debuted their three different kinds of Tempeh made from black beans, adzuki beans and chickpeas instead of the traditional soy based as a protein on your plate乌鸦传媒攃reating a high-protein, plant-based product for vegans in the Okanagan.

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While waiting in line to get her hands on some vegan 乌鸦传媒榗heeze乌鸦传媒� from Black Sheep Vegan Cheeze, Alison Weston raved about the innovations in vegan options. In her bag she was carrying vegan butter chicken sauce, and recently has made the switch to a plant based diet in December.

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The Kelowna Vegan Festival runs once a month, check their Facebook for more details.

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