Going vegan no longer has to mean giving up the food and drinks you love, with various brands now providing animal-free alternatives to a range of products. Baileys is the latest brand to jump on to the bandwagon with the launch of Baileys Almande.

Dairy-free alternatives to milk are no longer just for those with lactose intolerance. They’re now part of a lifestyle that incorporates the promise of good lifestyle, reduced environmental impact, and better treatment of animals – one that Sweden-born brand Oatly is successfully tapping into.

More and more people are looking for alternatives to animal-derived products – and big brands are paying attention. Hellmann's has just released its Carefully Crafted Dressing & Sandwich Spread, offering the rich, creamy taste of mayonnaise without the use of eggs or animal products.

Seitan and Fabanaise – that’s ‘wheat meat’ and mayonnaise made with chickpea water – might not have reached the shelves of the average Tesco yet, but veganism is infiltrating the mainstream. How can companies step up to meet the needs of more than half a million Brits who are vegan?