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.

Food & DrinkLast verified 12 September 2026

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 lines

    Only some products are vegan

    Company's own statementSource: The Vegan Society
  • Is Linda McCartney's cruelty-free?

    Unverified

    Not yet verified by us

  • Does Linda McCartney's or its owner sell animal products?

    Unverified

    Not 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

  1. Brand

    Linda McCartney's

  2. Parent company

    Hain Celestial Group, Inc.

    Animal-testing position not yet verified.

    Last verified 12 September 2026

Certifications

  • Leaping Bunny

    active

    Checked 12 September 2026 · Registry entry

    Leaping Bunny: Linda McCartney's is recorded as not listed.

  • Vegan Trademark (The Vegan Society)

    active

    Checked 12 September 2026 · Registry entry

    Vegan Trademark (The Vegan Society): Linda McCartney's is recorded as not listed.

  • Vegetarian Society Approved

    active

    Checked 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.

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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.

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Last verified 12 September 2026

Sources

  1. Supports: Vegetarian Society Approved: Linda McCartney's is recorded as certified.

    The Vegetarian Society · Accessed 12 September 2026

  2. Supports: Vegan Trademark (The Vegan Society): Linda McCartney's is recorded as not listed.

    The Vegan Society · Accessed 12 September 2026

  3. Supports: Brand offers both vegetarian and vegan products. The brand states it clearly labels vegan products as 100% vegan, and products are approved by the Vegetarian Society with most also approved for vegans.

    Linda McCartney Foods Official Website · Accessed 12 September 2026

  4. Supports: Hain Celestial states commitment to never testing personal care products on animals. The company's personal care brands including Alba Botanica, Avalon Organics, JĀSÖN, and Queen Helene are Leaping Bunny certified. However, the company does not have a fixed cut-off date policy and has confirmed it does not have plans to implement a cruelty-free animal testing policy for food products.

    Hain Celestial Group · Accessed 12 September 2026

  5. Company's own statement

    Supports: British food brand specialising in vegetarian and vegan frozen and chilled meat analogues including burgers, sausages, sausage rolls, meatballs, stir-fry dishes and pastas.

    Accessed 12 September 2026

  6. Supports: Leaping Bunny: Linda McCartney's is recorded as not listed.

    Leaping Bunny Program · Accessed 12 September 2026