A Kelowna-based vegan marketplace is making waves in the U.S. and soon enough, locally as well.

Vejii launched three months ago, offering a marketplace with 3,000 plant-based products.

CEO Kory Zelickson said the goal is to provide a centralized shopping experience to make going vegan less intimidating. He added that Vejii91裸聊视频檚 goal is to be able to promote animal welfare and support for our environment through their vegan offerings.

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Vejii offers plant-based dairy, meats, seafood, supplements, as well as skincare products. Zelickson said the point is to have more variety when it comes to vegan food items than what is available in big box stores.

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He said they91裸聊视频檙e excited to support more plant-based small businesses and that they are looking forward to working with B.C. plant-based manufacturers to help distribute their products to a wider range of people.

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