Is Tenzing vegan? Who owns Tenzing?
A plant-based, natural energy drink containing caffeine from green tea and green coffee, vitamin C from acerola, and electrolytes from Himalayan rock salt
The short answer
Tenzing is owned by Heineken UK (Heineken N.V.). All products are vegan. Not yet verified by us.
Is Tenzing vegan?
VeganAll products are vegan
Company's own statementSource: Tenzing official websiteIs Tenzing cruelty-free?
UnverifiedNot yet verified by us
Does Tenzing or its owner sell animal products?
No animal productsTenzing brand itself contains no animal-derived products. However, the ownership chain includes Heineken, a major multinational beverage company whose primary business is beer production. Heineken's beer products are generally vegan-friendly (no animal-derived ingredients in formulation), but Heineken is primarily an alcoholic beverage manufacturer and major global drinks company. Tenzing's ingredients (green tea, green coffee, acerola, guarana, beet sugar, fruit sugar, lemon juice, Himalayan rock salt) are all plant-derived.
Who owns Tenzing?
Heineken UK (Heineken N.V.)Owned by Heineken UK (Heineken N.V.)
Official registrySource: Wikipedia
Last verified 13 September 2026
Ownership chain
- Brand
Tenzing
- Parent company
Heineken's primary business is beer production and does not engage in animal testing for its beverages. Heineken's beer products are formulated without animal-derived ingredients and are generally considered suitable for vegans. However, no specific written policy statement regarding animal testing was located. Heineken has not been subject to animal testing controversies related to ingredient safety.Company's own statement
Last verified 13 September 2026
Certifications
B-Corp
activeChecked 13 September 2026 · Registry entry
B-Corp: Tenzing is recorded as certified.
What this means
Our record lists Tenzing as a brand of Heineken UK (Heineken N.V.). 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.
Tenzing appears on one scheme we check: B-Corp. 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 Heineken UK (Heineken N.V.) states: Heineken's primary business is beer production and does not engage in animal testing for its beverages. Heineken's beer products are formulated without animal-derived ingredients and are generally considered suitable for vegans. However, no specific written policy statement regarding animal testing was located. Heineken has not been subject to animal testing controversies related to ingredient safety. We publish sourced facts and dates so you can judge them yourself; see how we verify.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Tenzing vegan?
- All products are vegan. Recorded status: vegan, last verified 13 September 2026.
- Who owns Tenzing?
- Tenzing is recorded as owned by Heineken UK (Heineken N.V.).
- Is Tenzing cruelty-free?
- Not yet verified by us. Recorded status: unverified, last verified 13 September 2026.
- Does Heineken UK (Heineken N.V.) test on animals?
- Our record for Heineken UK (Heineken N.V.) states: Heineken's primary business is beer production and does not engage in animal testing for its beverages. Heineken's beer products are formulated without animal-derived ingredients and are generally considered suitable for vegans. However, no specific written policy statement regarding animal testing was located. Heineken has not been subject to animal testing controversies related to ingredient safety.