The Vegetarian Society has announced that this year's Vegetarian Society Awards will be sponsored by the makers of gelatine-free vitamin and mineral supplements, vertese(tm). The awards aim to promote best practice among caterers and manufacturers and highlight the importance of integrity in the vegetarian marketplace.

Ron Stagg, managing director of Brunel healthcare who produce the vertese(tm) range of vitamin and mineral supplements said: "The Vegetarian Society awards are highly coveted and prized by both caterers, manufacturers and leading retailers. They receive a great deal of positive attention from the public and the media and help to promote the high quality of food and services that vegetarians can and should expect. We are extremely pleased to be associated with this exciting and prestigious event."