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Is Biona vegan? Who owns Biona?

Organic food and drink brand producing a range of products including cereals, oils, pasta, plant-based foods, biscuits, and beverages. Over 400 organic products sold in over 40 countries.

Food & DrinkLast verified 12 September 2026

The short answer

Biona is owned by Windmill Organics Ltd. Only some products are vegan. Not yet verified by us.

Last verified 12 September 2026

Ownership chain

  1. Brand

    Biona

  2. Parent company

    Windmill Organics Ltd

    Windmill Organics' published ethical policies focus on organic agriculture, supply chain ethics, modern slavery prevention, and environmental sustainability. No explicit policy on animal testing was found in company statements or public communications.Company's own statement

    Last verified 12 September 2026

Certifications

  • Organic Certification

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    Checked 12 September 2026 · Registry entry

    Organic Certification: Biona is recorded as certified.

What this means

Our record lists Biona as a brand of Windmill Organics Ltd. Ownership is a separate question from how a product is made: a brand can hold its own certifications while its parent company operates under different policies.

Biona appears on one scheme we check: Organic Certification. Each scheme sets its own criteria, so read the certifier's own entry, linked above, for what it covers.

On animal testing, our record for Windmill Organics Ltd states: Windmill Organics' published ethical policies focus on organic agriculture, supply chain ethics, modern slavery prevention, and environmental sustainability. No explicit policy on animal testing was found in company statements or public communications. We publish sourced facts and dates so you can judge them yourself; see how we verify.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Biona vegan?
Only some products are vegan. Recorded status: some vegan lines, last verified 12 September 2026.
Who owns Biona?
Biona is recorded as owned by Windmill Organics Ltd.
Is Biona cruelty-free?
Not yet verified by us. Recorded status: unverified, last verified 12 September 2026.
Does Windmill Organics Ltd test on animals?
Our record for Windmill Organics Ltd states: Windmill Organics' published ethical policies focus on organic agriculture, supply chain ethics, modern slavery prevention, and environmental sustainability. No explicit policy on animal testing was found in company statements or public communications.

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Last verified 12 September 2026

Sources

  1. Product certifications, vegan and vegetarian status, organic claimsCertified

    Supports: Organic Certification: Biona is recorded as certified.

    Ethical Superstore · Accessed 12 September 2026

  2. Brand marketing statements, product information, company historyCompany's own statement

    Supports: Biona produces a range of vegetarian and vegan products. The brand's website promotes vegan product lines (e.g. 'Always organic, always vegan'), but not all products in the range are vegan. Sources confirm the product range includes both vegetarian and vegan options, with many (not all) items being vegan-suitable.

    Biona Official Website · Accessed 12 September 2026

  3. Parent company ethical policies on supply chain, environment, and sustainabilityCompany's own statement

    Supports: Windmill Organics' published ethical policies focus on organic agriculture, supply chain ethics, modern slavery prevention, and environmental sustainability. No explicit policy on animal testing was found in company statements or public communications.

    Windmill Organics Official Website · Accessed 12 September 2026

  4. Company's own statement

    Supports: Organic food and drink brand producing a range of products including cereals, oils, pasta, plant-based foods, biscuits, and beverages. Over 400 organic products sold in over 40 countries.

    Accessed 12 September 2026

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