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Why does VFC cost more than meat?

Because of industrial farming where chickens are reared in vast numbers and each life is worth so little. Because of subsidies. Because it costs so little to trash the planet and much more to protect it. But mostly because the chicken industry is vast while VFC is just starting out. One of our key aims is to get the price down so it has parity with meat. Until then, thank you for supporting us and helping us grow.

Is VFC really better for the planet? Don’t crops grown for vegans have a huge environmental impact?

All farming has an impact but the amount of crops fed to farmed animals far outweighs the amount that people could eat. Meat production is fundamentally wasteful. Far fewer calories are returned in meat, milk and eggs than are fed to the animals in crops. And when you waste crops, you waste land, and when you do that you decimate wild spaces and wildlife. Research shows that almost all plant foods are better for the planet than almost all animal-based foods.

Why would you want to replicate eating chicken if you are vegan?

It’s not the taste of chicken we object to. It’s the industrial farming, slaughterhouses, climate impact, pollution, forest destruction and loss of wildlife associated with it. It tastes just fine.

Why do you call it “chicken” and “meat” when it isn’t?

We call it Vegan Fried Chick*n because it tastes like chicken but is 100% vegan. This helps people know what they are buying, and how to cook and serve it. As for the word “meat”, we use it in the same way people talk about the flesh of fruits or vegetables when they mean the soft edible parts. But there’s no need to get bogged down in semantics. VFC tastes great and is kinder to animals and planet. Call it whatever you like. But you should definitely try it.

How do you calculate how many chickens are spared?

The target slaughter weight for chickens in the UK is 2-2.5kg per bird with 1-1.5kg of each bird’s carcass being edible. So, for the purposes of our calculator, one chicken’s life saved is equivalent to every 1.5kg of Vegan Fried Chick*n we sell. As our company grows, we hope to spare entire flocks, sheds, and farms of birds.

Is your packaging recyclable?

We use as much paper-based packaging as possible which is sustainable, renewable and recyclable. Where necessary, we also use a small amount of plastic – it’s lightweight and no bigger than it must be. We are currently working hard on sourcing recyclable plastic for our packaging.

Where can I buy VFC?

In Sainsbury’s, Asda, Morrisons, Waitrose, and Ocado. We’re also stocked in many independent retailers across the UK. Check our Stockists to find VFC near you.

How do I cook VFC?

VFC can be cooked in the oven, air-fryer, deep-fried or pan-fried. For full cooking instructions, please look at the individual product page or on-pack instructions.

 

What is VFC made from?

It’s made from wheat protein wrapped in a crispy southern fried corn flake coating. To see the full ingredients and nutritional information, please see our Products page.

Can I work for VFC?

We’re always looking for new rebels to join our team. Keep an eye on our Jobs page for open positions and how to apply.

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