Malta Meat Free Week

06/05/2026

More updates from our MMFW 2025 winners!

Cat rescuer Gwen Spiteri sent us this photo while enjoying her well-earned Vegan Afternoon Tea for 2 at The Prickly Pear, Solana Hotel & Spa - worth €32. It included a selection of finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, assortment of pastries and a hot beverage.

By being vegan, this afternoon tea is by default suitable for dairy and lactose-intolerant persons 🤩

23/04/2026

Another winner from MMFW 2025!

Kamie Grech had been announced winner of the PCutajar & Co Ltd gift pack - worth €50 of plant-based goodies, which included:

Olly's plant-based burgers
Olly's pretzel snacks
Mister Freed vegan & gluten-free tortilla chips
Nutella Plant-based
Gran Cucina vegan cooking cream
Pellito peanuts
Pellito LOV oat Bites

Enjoy these delicious products Kamie!


Photo: Kamie Grech collecting the gift box at The Store

13/03/2026

Another happy update from yet another winner of the 2025 Malta Meat Free Week!

Maria Stoycheva was announced as a winner of one of the hampers - from Welbee’s Supermarket, worth €50 of plant-based Carrefour Bio Foods, which included:

Oatmeal/Rice & Coconut/Soia/Almond Drinks
Rice Cakes/Buckwheat Cakes
Tinned Lentils/Borlotti Beans/Chickpeas
Tomato Polpa
Strawberry Jam
Basmati Rice
Taralli
Kamut Piadina
Chickpea Falafel
Corn Flakes/Corn Triangles/Rice & Corn Waffles
Smoothie Apple, Strawberry & Banana
Sliced Spelt Bread With Sunflower, Millet & Flax Seed
Whole Wheat Penne Rigate/Wholemeal Fusilli No 28/Couscous
Organic Black Tea

We are sure that the creativity which Marija showed in her meal preparations during Malta Meat Free Week will keep evolving with these amazing products.

Congrats Marija — to more healthy, sustainable and indulging food 🌱



Photo: Charlene Vella, Online Operations Assistant Manager at Welbees presenting the gift box to Maria Stoycheva

03/03/2026

We’re thrilled to celebrate Eleanor Azzopardi, the winner of the 2nd prize in last November's Malta Meat Free Week challenge!

Her dedication to embracing a meat-free lifestyle and stepping it up to a 100% plant-based lifestyle (documenting it beautifully too) earned her a beautiful one-night escape for two worth 250€ at the stunning Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Malta Golden Sands.

Eleanor spent the weekend of Valentine's indulging in seaside relaxation, breathtaking views over Golden Bay and quality time with her loved one, the perfect way to reward herself for her dedication and commitment towards the challenge.

Her getaway included:
One night's stay for two in a seaview room with breakfast
Time to unwind and relax at one of Malta’s most scenic resorts
A chance to connect with nature and reflect on her plant-powered journey

Congrats again, Eleanor — here’s to more mindful meals, great adventures and sustainable living 🌱

14/02/2026

To love all animals equally.
To love the planet more deeply.
To love ourselves fully.

Happy Valentine’s Day to all!

06/02/2026

In case you need a recipe idea for this weekend 🌱

Cold winter days call for comforting, soul-warming meals. And this Cauliflower Tikka Masala fits the mood perfectly.

Our food blogger Alison prepared a tender roasted cauliflower tossed in aromatic spices accompanied by a luscious tomato-based sauce which together create a delicious and healthy plant-based twist on the classic tikka masala.

The bonus? It’s incredibly easy to prepare and low-cost too! It can’t get any better.

INGREDIENTS
1 cauliflower (size will determine number of servings required, I had a small one enough for 2 persons)
1 small packet of plant-based cooking cream or Bechamel
2 teaspoons of Tikka Masala paste

For the curry:
1 medium onions
1 garlic clove
1 thumb ginger (grated)
Tikka Masala curry paste (same as used for the sauce)
200g chopped fresh tomatoes
1 chopped red pepper
2 cups of tomato sauce
Remaining mixture of bechamel and curry paste used to coat the cauliflower for a creamy texture
Fresh parsley leaves as garnish
Basmati rice (1 cup per person)
Naan bread (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS
All you need is a whole cauliflower head, size depends on number of servings required, I had a small one enough for 2 persons.

Clean well by removing stalks and leaves and place it in an ovenproof dish lined with baking paper. In a small bowl mix 1 small packet of bechamel with 2 teaspoons of Tikka Masala curry paste, and coat the entire cauliflower with the sauce. Keep remaining sauce aside. Transfer the dish into a hot oven to cook through until golden brown. The cooking time depends on how firm or soft you like cauliflower done.

In the meantime prepare a Tikka Masala curry with a base of onions, garlic and ginger to sauté in a teaspoon of Tikka Masala curry paste (same as used for the sauce), topped with chopped fresh tomatoes, chopped red peppers and two cups of tomato sauce. Finish with the remaining mixture of bechamel and curry paste for a creamy texture.

Once the curry is ready, pour into a serving bowl and place the roasted cauliflower in the centre, garnishing with fresh parsley leaves. Cut into portions and serve on its own or with Basmati rice and naan on the side.

This and other recipes can be found at https://veggymalta.com/

26/01/2026

BREAKING NEWS 🚨
Amsterdam to become the world’s first capital city to ban meat advertising — extending the ban to fossil fuel ads as well.

This bold policy supports the city’s existing goal of ensuring 50% of citizens’ diets are plant-based by 2050. By limiting the promotion of high-impact products, Amsterdam is aligning public spaces with its climate and health ambitions.

The benefits are wide-reaching:
✔️ Lower emissions from food and energy systems
✔️ Improved public health, with diets linked to reduced risk of heart disease and other chronic illnesses
✔️ Better outcomes for animals, by reducing demand for industrial meat production

Less promotion of harmful products. More space for sustainable choices.

Amsterdam is showing how cities can lead the transition to a healthier, fairer future, which Malta can easily adopt too.

A big win for the planet 🌱

Photo credit: ProVeg International

07/12/2025

We wanted to take a moment to thank all the participants of the Malta Meat Free Week 2025 challenge! From the thousands of entries received we valued and enjoyed all daily updates and congratulate everyone for showcasing sustainable food choices.

Your health, the planet and the animals thank you for your dedication, commitment and creativity in going meat-free for 1 whole week. We are proud of your achievement and hope it has inspired you to continue leaving animals off your plate.

📢 Now for the great news! We are delighted to announce the winners of this year's challenge, based on creativity in documenting their journey:

1. 🍽️ Plant-Based Dinner for 2 at Bahia complete with wine pairing, worth 300€
Winner: Anders Dhyr

2. 🏨One Night Accommodation for 2 at Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Malta Golden Sands worth 250€
Winner: Eleanor Azzopardi

3. 💪3-months Gym Membership at Fort Fitness, worth 250€
Winner: Dalya Fadheel

4. 🙏 Massage for 2 at Myoka Spas, worth 250€
Winner: Karen Cassar Zammit

5. 🍛 Dinner for 2 at Essence of India
Winner: Serena Ioan

6. 👩‍🍳 Plant-Based Cooking Course for 2 at Mediterranean Culinary Academy, worth 140€
Winner: The Frizzy Cook

7. 🍲 Kela Casserole from The Atrium - Malta, worth 105€
Winner: Sylwia Luna

8. 🫖 Vegan Afternoon Tea for 2 from Solana Hotel & Spa, worth 32€ each
Winner 1: Gwen Spiteri
Winner 2: Kirsty Abela
Winner 3: Yogafux

9. 🧼 Gift Pack of Vegan-Certified Body Care products from Cosmocore, worth 25€ each
Winner 1: Debbie Tabone
Winner 2: Matilde Pacini

HAMPERS
📦 Quality Foods Marketing Ltd., worth 45€
Winner: Antoinette Djinovic

🎁 J. Calleja Import & Export Ltd, worth 90€
Winner: Gizimina

🛍️ P. Cutajar, worth 50€
Winner: Kamie

🥗 Vincent's, worth 40€
Winner: Angelo Bonello

🧺 Naturali Organic Malta, worth 60€
Winner: Graziella Tanti

🛒 Welbee’s Supermarket, worth 50€
Winner: Maria Stoycheva

Congratulations once again, and thank you for being part of Malta Meat Free Week 🌱

11/11/2025

We've taken a moment to sit down and look back on the amazing feedback received during Malta Meat Free Week 2025.

What can we say? A massive THANK YOU and kudos to all those who registered and participated wholeheartedly; by going meat-free for one week you have made a huge difference, and made a direct impact on your health, on the planet, on the animals.

There are thousands of entries to go through, winners will be announced in the coming days.

Keep it going, this is just the beginning of a wonderful journey and a healthier, kinder lifestyle.

09/11/2025

SOTTO LE STELLE is on offer during Malta Meat Free Week 2025!

Over 10 bio-organic products are on offer until the 9th of November. Breads, flour, sugar, Himalayan salt ... you can find them at participating supermarkets and use them for your challenge.

🌱 Go meat-free between 3rd and 9th November and compete to win €2000 worth of prizes (T&Cs apply).

𝐒𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞. 𝐈𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐢𝐨 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝.