Is Dragonfly Foods cruelty-free?

The brand or its owner sells animal-derived products. Recorded status: not cruelty-free, last verified 13 September 2026.

Does Hikari Miso test on animals?

We have not yet verified an animal-testing position for Hikari Miso. Until we can source one, we leave it unverified rather than guess.

Is Dragonfly Foods vegan? Who owns Dragonfly Foods?

Manufacturer of organic tofu, plant-based burgers, and soysages handmade in Devon, UK using traditional Japanese methods

Food & DrinkLast verified 13 September 2026

The short answer

Dragonfly Foods is owned by Hikari Miso. All products are vegan. The brand or its owner sells animal-derived products. The wider brand or its owner sells animal products.

Is Dragonfly Foods vegan?
Vegan
All products are vegan
Company's own statementSource: Dragonfly Foods Ltd
Is Dragonfly Foods cruelty-free?
Not cruelty-free
The brand or its owner sells animal-derived products
Company's own statementSource: Dragonfly Foods Ltd
Does Dragonfly Foods or its owner sell animal products?
Sells animal products
Hikari Miso, Dragonfly Foods' parent company, produces and sells products containing fish and animal-derived ingredients. Hikari Miso sells recipes and products featuring tuna, fish, bonito powder, anchovy powder, and other seafood products. The parent company does not exclusively produce plant-based foods.
Source
Who owns Dragonfly Foods?
Hikari Miso
Owned by Hikari Miso
Official registrySource: Food Chain Magazine

Last verified 13 September 2026

Ownership chain

Brand
Dragonfly Foods
Parent company
Hikari Miso
Animal-testing position not yet verified.
Last verified 13 September 2026

Certifications

BRC Food Safety
active
Checked 13 September 2026 · Registry entry
BRC Food Safety: Dragonfly Foods is recorded as certified.
Soil Association Organic
active
Checked 13 September 2026 · Registry entry
Soil Association Organic: Dragonfly Foods is recorded as certified.

What this means

Our record lists Dragonfly Foods as a brand of Hikari Miso. 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.

Dragonfly Foods appears on 2 schemes we check: BRC Food Safety, Soil Association Organic. Each scheme sets its own criteria, so read the certifier's own entry, linked above, for what it covers.

We have not yet verified an animal-testing position for Hikari Miso, so we make no claim either way. We publish sourced facts and dates so you can judge them yourself; see how we verify.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dragonfly Foods vegan?: All products are vegan. Recorded status: vegan, last verified 13 September 2026.
Who owns Dragonfly Foods?: Dragonfly Foods is recorded as owned by Hikari Miso.
Is Dragonfly Foods cruelty-free?: The brand or its owner sells animal-derived products. Recorded status: not cruelty-free, last verified 13 September 2026.
Does Hikari Miso test on animals?: We have not yet verified an animal-testing position for Hikari Miso. Until we can source one, we leave it unverified rather than guess.