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see here
http://www.veganforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11647&highlight=plant+fields
for a discussion on that very topic

I think this may be what is known in the UK as date syrup, its the pure sugar from the date.

Yea. Honey is an animal product. Therefore it is not part of the vegan diet.
I use pure organic maple syrup or fruit concentrate to sweeten stuff.
I have also come across "vegans" who eat honey....