Is Linda McCartney's vegan? Who owns Linda McCartney's?
British food brand specialising in vegetarian and vegan frozen and chilled meat analogues including burgers, sausages, sausage rolls, meatballs, stir-fry dishes and pastas.
The short answer
Linda McCartney's is owned by Hain Celestial Group, Inc.. Only some products are vegan. Not yet verified by us.
Is Linda McCartney's vegan?
Some vegan linesOnly some products are vegan
Company's own statementSource: The Vegan SocietyIs Linda McCartney's cruelty-free?
UnverifiedNot yet verified by us
Does Linda McCartney's or its owner sell animal products?
UnverifiedNot yet verified by us
Who owns Linda McCartney's?
Hain Celestial Group, Inc.Owned by Hain Celestial Group, Inc.
Official registrySource: Hain Celestial Group
Last verified 12 September 2026
Ownership chain
- Brand
Linda McCartney's
- Parent company
Animal-testing position not yet verified.
Last verified 12 September 2026
Certifications
Leaping Bunny
activeChecked 12 September 2026 · Registry entry
Leaping Bunny: Linda McCartney's is recorded as not listed.
Vegan Trademark (The Vegan Society)
activeChecked 12 September 2026 · Registry entry
Vegan Trademark (The Vegan Society): Linda McCartney's is recorded as not listed.
Vegetarian Society Approved
activeChecked 12 September 2026 · Registry entry
Vegetarian Society Approved: Linda McCartney's is recorded as certified.
What this means
Our record lists Linda McCartney's as a brand of Hain Celestial Group, Inc.. 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.
Linda McCartney's appears on 3 schemes we check: Leaping Bunny, Vegan Trademark (The Vegan Society), Vegetarian Society Approved. 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 Hain Celestial Group, Inc., so we make no claim either way. We publish sourced facts and dates so you can judge them yourself; see how we verify.
Independent vegan alternatives
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- Booja-BoojaVeganCruelty-free
- Meridian FoodsVeganCruelty-free
- Pukka HerbsVeganCruelty-free
- RibenaVeganCruelty-free
- SheeseVeganCruelty-free
Frequently asked questions
- Is Linda McCartney's vegan?
- Only some products are vegan. Recorded status: some vegan lines, last verified 12 September 2026.
- Who owns Linda McCartney's?
- Linda McCartney's is recorded as owned by Hain Celestial Group, Inc..
- Is Linda McCartney's cruelty-free?
- Not yet verified by us. Recorded status: unverified, last verified 12 September 2026.
- Does Hain Celestial Group, Inc. test on animals?
- We have not yet verified an animal-testing position for Hain Celestial Group, Inc.. Until we can source one, we leave it unverified rather than guess.