SHOP 225 becomes first pizzeria accredited by Vegan Australia

3 Jun 2026

Melbourne pizzeria SHOP 225 has officially become the first pizza restaurant to achieve Vegan Australia Accredited Business status.

Vegan dining has long been part of SHOP 225's commitment to inclusive dining, with house-made vegan cheese, a range of vegan pasta dishes and over ten vegan pizzas on the menu!

After completing the Vegan Australia Accredited Business program, we're proud to say that commitment is now officially recognised. At SHOP 225, vegan dining has never been a trend or a marketing angle. - SHOP 225

The Vegan Australia Accredited Business program helps food service businesses build trust with people actively seeking vegan food. The program includes training, ingredient awareness and practical procedures for preparing and labelling vegan menu items.

Accreditation means a food business has taken steps to:

train staff in vegan food preparation and labelling
use only vegan ingredients in accredited menu items
reduce the risk of cross-contamination from non-vegan ingredients
check the vegan status of products and ingredients
display the Vegan Australia Accredited Business logo so customers can identify participating venues

For people looking for vegan food, this matters. Vegan menu items should not be treated as an afterthought. When venues take vegan food preparation seriously, they help make vegan living more accessible and visible in everyday settings.

SHOP 225's accreditation is an important milestone for vegan dining in Australia. It shows that restaurants can take practical steps to make vegan dishes more reliable and easier to find, while meeting growing demand for venues that can provide high-quality vegan dining.

Have a favourite venue serving vegan food? Share this link with them. If you run a food business, explore the benefits of becoming a Vegan Australia Accredited Business yourself: