If there’s one thing we love, it’s Australian businesses comin’ out with the vegan products for all to relish. These days, there are way more than countable on two hands, so we’ve put together a guide to eight of our top picks for vegan businesses and brands in Australia this month. From organic meal delivery services to herbal medicine and skincare, there might just be a new discovery or an opportunity to stock up on ol’ faithfuls awaiting you.

1. NON

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Whether you’re having a break from drinking or simply not partial to alcohol, NON, the Melbourne-made wine alternative has got your back and taste buds. NON pride themselves on not being a mock or a mimic of wine, but instead a unique, botanical product, made using high-quality ingredients and complex techniques to achieve zero booze greatness. How about the: salted raspberry and chamomile; toasted cinnamon and yuzu; or the stewed cherry and coffee. There’s plenty more where that came from!

NON are currently offering free shipping within Australia for orders over $75 as well as tours of their headquarters in Cheltenham, a little way southwards of Melbourne city centre.

2. Garden Of Vegan

Truth be told – who doesn’t love coming home to a meal a’ready and a’waiting? Queue Garden Of Vegan – Australia’s first and only 100 per cent organic, gluten-free, oil-free, and vegan, ready-made meal service. Based out of their Gold Coast kitchen, Garden Of Vegan aim to tackle carbon footprint, help you achieve health goals, and to let food be thy medicine.

3. Inika Organic

Named as the ‘highest certified beauty brand worldwide’, Inika Organic specialise in a hefty range of make-up and skincare products. As the name suggests, Inika are certified organic, animal test-free, vegan, and plastic-neutral verified, plus the brand is Australian-owned and made too. From silky primers and voluminous mascaras, to sunscreens and moisturisers – Inika Organic knows the importance of what you are putting on your skin. And blessed be, they are currently having a sale of up to 80% off clearance items.

4. Sassy Organics

Sassy Organics is a Melbourne-based platform dedicated to promoting and slinging eco-friendly, organic, vegan, health and beauty products. Sassy’s vast collection of over 2000 items include everything from skincare and haircare to household essentials and baby products. Rest assured knowing that Sassy Organics are doing huge favours not only for you, but also for the planet.

Sassy Organics were finalists in: the Top Sustainable Retailer category at the 2021 All Star Bash Awards; and more recently Best Organic Health & Beauty Retailer 2022; and Eco Conscious Excellence Award 2022 by the APAC Insider (Australian Made Awards).

5. The Jojoba Company

If you’re looking for a specialty brand with over 13 years in the natural skincare industry, then The Jojoba Company is one to jot down. Utilising the finest Jojoba beans from their family-owned Beresford Farm, The Jojoba Company craft their natural skincare range with precision and pride.

Every bottle of The Jojoba Company’s liquid gold are rich in vitamins A, D, and E, as well as omegas 6 and 9. On top of that, it’s also clinically proven to provide up to eight hours of moisturisation for the skin.

In 2023, The Jojoba Company’s 100 per cent pure Australian Jojoba Face Oil won first place as part of beautyheaven’s Best in Beauty Awards – how’s that! Take a look at The Jojoba Company’s full skincare range here.

6. The Australian Organic

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The Australian Organic are bringing high quality haircare to the forefront of the conversation. Much like your skin, hair deserves ample attention too, and harsh chemicals aren’t on The Australian Organic’s radar. With over 30 different products with a focus on organic Argan oil, you can sooth your noggin with everything from hair growth and repair products, to anti-hair loss and scalp care concoctions – all whilst knowing you’re leaps away from nasty chemicals.

Take a look at The Australian Organic’s full range here – they’ve got free shipping worldwide for purchases over $49.

7. Flora & Fauna

Flora & Fauna is one of Australia’s largest online marketplaces for all things vegan and eco-friendly. Boasting a 100 per cent cruelty-free range, Flora & Fauna is a one-stop-shop, stocking everything from pet supplies, homewares and kitchen goods, health foods and naughty snacks, skincare products, and plenty more.

8. Pharma Botanica

Australian-made herbal medicine experts, Pharma Botanica are making waves when it comes to natural and plant-based medicine. You won’t find any chemically derived herbal extracts, just 14 naturopathic remedies aiding in the treatment of allergies, brain function, bone and teeth health, as well as blood sugar balance – amongst Pharma Botanica’s vegan, herbal medicine options. Find their full range here.