VBites facts for kids
Fish and chips made with VBites Fish Steak.
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| Industry | Food |
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| Founded | 1993 |
VBites is a company that makes food from plants. They create tasty alternatives to meat and cheese. You can find their foods in 24 countries around the world. All their food is made in the UK, at their factory in Corby. A famous person named Heather Mills bought the company in 2009.
What is VBites?
VBites specializes in making plant-based foods. This means their products are made entirely from plants, without any animal ingredients. They offer many different types of food. These include meat alternatives, which look and taste like meat but are made from plants. They also make vegan cheese, which is a cheese-like product also made from plants.
VBites has developed over 140 different products. Their foods are sold in many places. You can find them in supermarkets and stores across 24 countries. All their products are made in the United Kingdom. Their main factory is located in a town called Corby.
How VBites Started
The company that became VBites began a long time ago. It was first founded in 1993. For many years, it was known by a different name. It mainly traded as the Redwood Wholefood Company.
In 2013, the company changed its name. It became VBites to match a restaurant that Heather Mills owned. This helped to create a clear brand for all her plant-based businesses.
Popular VBites Products
One of VBites' well-known brands is called Cheezly. This brand offers a selection of products that are like cheese. They are made for people who want to avoid dairy products.
Since 2017, a very popular pizza chain has been using Cheezly. Domino's Pizza uses Cheezly for their vegan pizza options. This means more people can enjoy plant-based choices when ordering pizza.
Recent Company News
In December 2023, the company faced some financial challenges. It entered a process called administration. This means that experts took over to manage the company's finances. They worked to find the best way forward for the business.
See also
- List of vegetarian restaurants
