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Dragon’s Den star Deborah Meaden revealed she is ‘moving towards veganism‘ during a recent episode of the program.
The BBC show sees hopeful entrepreneurs pitch to successful business people in the hope of attracting investment for their startups.
During the episode, a brand called ‘Oatein’ was pitched. The range includes bars and drinks based on oat protein, aimed at people interested in general healthy eating, rather than body builders.
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Meaden, who is known for her investments in eco-friendly ideas, declined to invest in the business because the products contains animal derivatives.
“There is so much about this I like,” said Meaden. “That peanut bar is exceptional…[but] there’s a but. We’re going to have a ‘it’s me it’s not you’ conversation guys.
“You say [the products] are halal – so which are the animal derivatives? I’m moving personally towards veganism. And that’s not just because I’m moving towards veganism – because I still eat dairy – but also the market is also growing in veganism. You want someone on board who is going ‘yeah!’ and I just don’t feel that. I won’t be investing – I’m out.”
