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All the latest news about animal agriculture, climate change, vegan launches and vegan celebrity updates. If it’s happening out there, it’ll be on here!
WATCH: Is Your Designer Handbag Worth Taking a Life For?
Animal rights group PETA wants to see an end to a cruel fashion trend that uses ostrich skin to make luxury handbags by designer brands such as Hermès, Prada.
Plant-based Meat Sales Rise Amid COVID-19
As meat plants close and the pandemic wreaks havoc on animal agriculture, plant-based “fake meats” are seeing an increase in sales.
Simon Cowell Is Thinking About A New Vegan Cookbook
Music mogul Simon Cowell could be about to release a vegan cookbook after losing 60 pounds on a plant-based diet.
New Study Questions The Belief That “Meat Is Manly”
For years the ‘meat-loving man’ has been a stereotype. Now a new study suggests that things may be changing.
Kevin Hart Tells Joe Rogan He’s A “Plant-Based Eater”
Comedian Kevin Hart recently appeared on Joe Rogan’s podcast “The Joe Rogan Experience.” He told Rogan that he regards himself as a “plant-based eater” and says he feels better for eating mostly vegan foods. Hart told Rogan that he doesn’t eat red meat, fish, or any...
Climate Crisis Being Forgotten About In Midst Of Coronavirus Pandemic
Sir David Attenborough has warned that climate change has been “swept off the front pages” by the coronavirus pandemic.
Plant-Based Pork Debuts In Hong Kong
Omnipork is targeting an Asian audience and knows exactly what to bring to the table. Could this be the start of Asia’s vegan revolution?
Chinese Virologist Warns Against Eating Wild Animals
Shi Zhengli, affectionately known as Bat Woman, bravely called out political leaders for not co-operating to stop epidemics caused by wild-life trade.
China Makes Unexpected Move To Reduce Meat Farms
After banning its wild animal trade, China makes move to reduce wildlife farming in the country by offering buy-out to farmers.
Giraffe, Elephant, Rhino are Food – Meat Safety Act
The Meat Safety Act, which lists wild animals for consumption, shows we have learned nothing from COVID-19 which was caused by the demand for animal meat.
The Nightmare Of Going Undercover At A Meat Farm
Liz Pachaud describes what she witnessed when she went undercover at a meat farm as an investigator at animal protection organisation Mercy for Animals.
South African Wild-Life Trade With China is Shameful Amid COVID-19
Explosive report reveals that thousands of wild animals are being taken out of the country and sold for profit thanks to failing regulatory procedures.
Industrial-scale Factory Farms Are Like “A Ticking Time Bomb”
Health professionals in Britain launch “No Meat May” campaign to urge public to give up meat in order to prevent pandemics such as COVID-19.
A Very Vegan Baby On The Way For Rooney Mara And Joaquin Phoenix
The stork will soon be delivering a very vegan baby to two of our favourite celebrity vegans – Rooney Mara and Joaquin Phoenix.
Irish Meat-plant Workers Paint Horrifying Picture of Life in COVID-19 Disease Pits
Workers in Irish meat-plants describe feeling let down. Many have contracted COVID-19 in unsafe work spaces where there is disregard for social distancing.
What Does The COVID-19 Meat Plant Closures Mean For The U.S Meat Industry?
Meat industry may suffer a loss of $13.6 billion due to COVID-19 outbreak, say National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA); but that’s not all.
The Meat-plant COVID-19 Situation is a Catastrophe
Thirty meat-plant workers and four health inspectors have died after contracting the disease at meat-plants across the county.
Fast-Food Goes Vegan!
More and more fast-food outlets are stepping up and adding vegan options to their menu to meet consumer demands. Could this be a vegan food revolution?
Dairy Farm Not Allowed To Describe Dairy Cows as “Happy” – ARB
The Advertising Regulatory Board has ruled that Fair Cape Dairies ‘happy cows’ advertisement which claims dairy farming is “humane”, is misleading.
Wall Street Analyst Predicts Vegan Future
Financial analyst and TV host, Jim Cramer, believes that the COVID-19 outbreak and meat shortages are bound to push consumers towards plant-based meat.
Elizabeth Warren Throws Weight Behind Act to Curb Factory Farming
The Farm System Reform Act was proposed by Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker, and it aims to transform how agriculture is done in the USA.
Veganism – once derided, now a buzzword
Veganism – once associated with hippies eating lentils – has come a long way! No longer considered weird and for people living in communes, it is now the most go-to lifestyle worldwide.
Europe Is Moving In Away From Meat And Dairy With Greece’s First Fully Vegan Hotel
“The times they are a-Changin” as Bob Dyland sang all those years ago. Who knew that in mid-2020 an all-vegan hotel would be opening on Mykonos?
Pigs Euthanised, Composted At JBS As Company Takes a Hit
A large composting site, akin to a mass grave, erected for the carcasses of hogs euthanized after meat industry is impacted by COVID-19 outbreak.
NYC Law Firm On A Mission To Shutdown Live-animal Markets
BeVeg International Law Firm have filled a legal petition in the hopes of stamping out live-animal markets in New York City.
Time Is Running Out Of Time As Deforestation Increases for 13th Consecutive Month
We are running out of time to save what’s left of the Brazilian Amazon. Policies by Jair Bolsonaro, Present of Brazil are making it worse by the day to save the unique biome
Slaughterhouses Jeopardise Worker Health Due To Demand For Meat
Meat companies fear the impact that COVID-19 will have on the meat industry, punish workers and animals by trying to maintain normalcy.
Brazil Claims to Have Plan To Halt Amazon Deforestation – Deploys Troops
Brazil looks to military to intervene in deforestation of the Amazon, but environmentalists worry this isn’t a long-term solution.
Does Science Really Need Animal Experimentation?
As global labs scurry to learn more about COVID-19 and how to fight it, animals suffer the most, say animal rights activists.
Plant-based meat sales bolstered as meat-plants shut
While meat-plants have had to shut down due to rampant and out of control COVID-19 cases, meat alternatives like Beyond Meat have seen a boost in sales.
Humane Society Sues USDA Over Meat Industry Disease Risk
Animal rights organisation files lawsuit against US Department of Agriculture for the lack of regulation of disease contributing factory farms.
Here Are 3 Simple Ways To Save The Planet
As the coronavirus crisis rages on, there’s another threat facing humanity: climate change. How do we do our part to save the planet? What can be done to help the environment?
New ad from Greta Thunberg’s foundation exposes terrifying new reality of climate change
Fridays For Future, the international youth movement founded by Greta Thunberg, has released a new climate crisis-focused ad.
120 Irish Workers Test Positive For COVID-19 At Meat-plant
Labour unions have since raised concerns about worker health, claiming that very few safety measures have been put in place.
Trump Opening Meat Plants is “Genocide Against the Working Class” – Iowa Unionist
Trump demands the reopening of meat plants despite the high COVID-19 risk involved. This has prompted outrage from rights experts.
Let’s End Factory Farming Animals Now and Redirect Subsidies Towards Plant-Based Agriculture.
Rather than cull millions of livestock, let’s end Animal Agriculture once and for all. The whole situation is an incontrovertible nightmare.
Eat Fries Twice A Week To Help Belgium’s Potato Glut!
The country’s potato industry has been hard hit by COVID-19 prompting the potato growers’ union, Belgapom, to urge buyers to eat potatoes “twice a week.”
Plant-Based Meat Company To Make Appearance at Michelle Obama Event
Beyond Meat has announced that it will be appearing at the 10th year anniversary virtual event of Michelle Obama’s Partnership for a Healthier America.
Montana’s Youth Sue State For Promotion of Fossil Fuels but what about Animal Agriculture?
Montana’s youth suing the state over fossil fuels should also look to the Animal Agriculture Industry which is a huge driver of Climate Change.
Greta Helps Launch Effort Protecting Children From COVID-19
Greta Thunberg is not only a fighter for the planet but is also stepping up to help protect children from the pandemic with the purchase of soap, masks and gloves in association with a campaign launched by the United Nations.
Irish Campaign “Nature Rising” Seeks To End Meat Industry Subsidies
The campaign is pro-farmer and anti-cruelty: Advocates want farmers to keep subsidies if they provide eco-services, which would in turn improve their income.
Meat Prices Set To Skyrocket Due To COVID-19
Canadian meat association expresses concern over looming supply shortages as more and more suppliers close or slow down operations.
Study Finds Dramatic Impact of Vegan Diet on Sustainability
The study conducted by the University of Oxford shows that agriculture would be reduced by 75% if people were to go vegan globally.
Swap Meat for Protein Alternatives and Save the Planet From Destruction
A survey conducted by Impossible Foods shows that if Americans ate 50% less meat 72,000 square miles of land could be saved per year.
Deforestation in the Amazon: A Recipe For Our Next Pandemic
The impact of deforestation has often seemed distant enough to ignore, but the COVID-19 outbreak is a warning of whats to come if we don’t save the forests.
Leonardo DiCaprio Joins Long List of Celebrities Urging For End To Wild-life Trade
Long standing and outspoken animal rights advocate Leonardo DiCaprio speaks out against the continuation of wild life markets despite COVID-19.
The Orangutan Project Launches Petition To End Wild-Life Trade
The petition urges the World Health Organisation and United Nations to push governments to implement policies that would reduce demands for wild-life.
Report: Meat Industry World’s Biggest Water Polluters
An eye-opening report by Feeding Ourselves Thirsty has confirmed that meat production is the largest cause of water pollution.
The Threat Of Zoonotic Disease Continues To Intensify.
A virus that originated in animals has upended life across the globe. But the next deadly pandemic could make this look like “a warmup. To truly solve the underlying conditions that fuel zoonotic pandemics, experts and wildlife conservationists are also calling for a...
Reduce Meat Consumption by 71%, Says Greenpeace
Environmental organisation has urged the EU to cut its meat consumption by 71% over the next 10 years if it wishes to successfully combat climate change.
COVID-19 Research Must Not Be Done on Animals
An international coalition of animal rights activists have called for animals to be spared from testing and research of COVID-29 in labs.
Women Protecting Africa’s Wildlife Getting The Job Done!
A new film was just released about the world’s only all-female anti-poaching unit. The documentary, entitled “Akashinga: The Brave Ones,” is produced by three-time Academy Award-winning director James Cameron and directed by Maria Wilhelm. The short film—which is a...
Chinese Tradition Based On Nothing But Superstitious Belief Cannot Continue
As details of China’s experience with the coronavirus emerge, a number of things are becoming clear. The first is the dystopian brutality of the lockdown imposed on the Chinese people by their authoritarian government.
Make plant-based agriculture a priority, says SAFE
New Zealand Animal rights group wants COVID-19 prompted economic plans to consider innovative ways to revolutionise the way we get our food.
Malaysian Company’s Vegan Pork is a Huge Hit!
The innovative idea for a plant-based pork range has helped inventor Jack Yap attract meat-lovers to his vegetarian restaurant.
Starbucks in China Now Has a Vegan Menu!
The coffee giant is set to implement a vegan menu in various Chinese stores. The project will feature brands such as Beyond Meat, Omnipork and Oatly.
China Has High Potential For Sustainable 3D Meat Printing
Despite COVID-19 and the country’s animal cruelty problem; China is a key player in the development of the technology needed for protein-based alternatives.
KFC To Launch Vegan Fried-Chicken in China This Month
The demand from young Chinese for food that is both ethical and sustainable has been growing since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19: What comes after?
According to these five experts in their respective fields; the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic might ensure a more sustainable and conscious world.
Asian Wildlife Markets Still Flourishing Despite Outrage
Despite international outrage and calls to put a permanent end to Asia’s disease infested wild-life markets; the trade continues.
Australia Urges G20 Action On The Wildlife Wet Markets as result of Coronavirus
The Australian government is calling for the G20 countries to take action on wildlife wet markets, calling them a “biosecurity and human health risk”.
Since COVID-19 People Are Eating More Consciously!
Nielsen data has revealed that sales in alternative milks and vegan, plant-based meats has surged. Vegan meats experienced a 280% increase in sales.
Chlorinated Chicken, hormone pumped beef – US Meat Not Fit for UK Market
A proposed trade deal could see US meat find its way to shelves in the UK. However, there are concerns that the meat doesn’t meet the country’s standards.
There’s A Huge Opportunity For Farmers To Move Away From Farming Animals
We need to move away from consuming animal products and embrace a plant-based lifestyle but that doesn’t mean farmers should see this as a threat. Instead, it could provide a wonderful opportunity for them to transition from farming animals to growing produce for vegan food.
Amazon Deforestation is “Worst Its Been in Over a Decade”
Deforestation of the Amazon is happening at an alarming rate, despite COVID-19 which is shown by data from Brazil’s National Space Research Institute.
Seafood is Not An Environmentally-Friendly Alternative to Meat
Fish farming and the seafood industry are just as destructive, damaging and polluting to the environment as the meat industry.
After COVID-19 We Must Create a Better “Normal”
We became comfortable with bad systems which led to the current disaster according to Dae-oup Chang, author of Capitalist Development in Korea.
Earth Day 2020 Should Inspire All of Us To Help The Planet Recover
There is no better time than Earth Day 2020 to consider what we can do to make a positive contribution to the health of the planet and all who live on it.
Jane Goodall Urges Public to be Conscious Consumers
The world renowned conservationist has blamed “disrespect for animals,” and destructive behavior towards nature for the coronavirus outbreak.
Seafood Markets Crashing Amid International Coronavirus Lock-downs
As social distancing increases, and markets & restaurants begin closing their doors to customers sea-food suppliers are seeing the bottom of the barrel.
Vegan Chef’s “Vegan” Bacon Goes Viral on TikTok
Crispy Vegan bacon made from carrots becomes an instant internet hit as Chef Tabitha Brown’s video goes viral on streaming platform TikTok.
This is the Future of Food and it’s going to blow your mind!
It isn’t just in sci-fi films and comic strips anymore: Soon enough labs could replace farms, and this change will save the planet.
Meat Content Slashed from School & Hospital Meals
20% of the meat served in schools and hospitals in the UK will be cut from the menu to narrow animal agriculture and address the climate crisis.
Calves Shouldn’t be Transported on Long Journeys, Say Scottish Activists
Calves who are just a few weeks old are often forced to travel for long distances in hot trucks. They suffer immense torture and some even die.
How will COVID-19 Help Pangolin Conservation?
The world’s most trafficked animal, the pangolin, might see an end to its misery as COVID-19 ushers in fresh critique of Asia’s wild-life trade.
Jane Goodall says we must protect animals to protect the environment and our own future
The influential conservationist called for a ban on the wild-life trade saying that we must protect wild-life to protect the future.
Pig Slaughterhouse is Biggest Source of Coronavirus Cases in U.S
Pork plant Smithfield Food Inc. has become a breeding ground for COVID-19, and is now responsible for over 500 cases of the virus.
Animal Sanctuary ‘Sweet Farm’ Lets You Zoom with Farm Animals
Have a Zoom Meeting with Magnolia, the cow, and other rescued farm-animal ambassadors and help fund school trips to animal sanctuaries.
Vegan Food Company Nature’s Fynd Secures Big Donations
The company received donations of $113 million from business heavy-weights such as Bill Gates, Jack Ma and even former US Vice president Al Gore.
Is This The End of Dog Meat in China?
Dog meat does not make it to Chinese “white list” of animals for consumption that was put together by the Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Affairs.
Japanese Hospitality Opens its Arms to Vegans
Japan sees boom in vegan restaurants and vegan meal options as they set their sights on hosting the Olympics and Paralympic games.
Preventing Pandemics and Saving Natural Habitats Go Hand in Hand
Humans like to think of ourselves as separate, superior even, to nature. Despite this, protecting nature is the only way to save us from deadly pandemics.
Science tells us that the destruction of ecosystems makes disease outbreaks more likely
Environmental activist, Aili Kang from the Wildlife Conservation Society has reason to believe it will happen in just a few short months.
Will China’s “Permanent” ban on Wildlife Consumption Hold?
China has placed a permanent ban on its lucrative wildlife trade, but environmentalists are skeptic of loopholes in the ban.
Small vegan milk company makes big donation to help those in need
A small vegan company, Rebel Kitchen, has made a donation of 14 000 vegan milkshakes to food banks, and hospitals battling the coronavirus crisis.
The Bear Bile industry is an abomination and does not treat coronavirus
Bear-bile has no scientifically-proven health benefits, and extraction is a cruel process. This hasn’t stopped Chinese health authorities from promoting it.
COVID-19 indicates we can build a better world if we want to
It has taken an emergency like the coronavirus outbreak to show that Government responses to social ills must be changed permanently.
Plant-based meat sales spike amid Coronavirus outbreak
Nielsen report finds consumer habits have indicated a public awareness of the dangers of meat as vegan products become food of choice.
Chinese city of Shenzhen becomes first to ban eating cats and dogs
Shenzhen has become the first Chinese city to ban the sale and consumption of dog and cat meat.
COP 26 has been postponed amid coronavirus crisis until 2021
The major UN climate change summit (COP 26) which was set to take place in Glasgow in November has been postponed until 2021.
NYC Live Animal Markets: A Disease Death Trap
The vibrant city houses over eighty wild animal “wet” markets. Activists and campaigners are afraid of what this might mean in the future for public health.
The hunter who had a change of heart and became vegan
Terry used to hunt animals, but now he is vegan and its changing his life by improving his health. See what he has to say.
How can Asia’s infectious disease-causing wildlife trade be stopped?
The Chinese Government has pomoted the wild animal trade for the past 40 years as rural economic development. But,with the outbreak of COVID-19 that has changed.
China’s Dairy Industry To Plummet Due to COVID-19
Supply chain disruptions and declining exports identified by the Dutch bank Rabobank as reasons for China’s drowning dairy industry.
Thousands of Pets Abandoned, Killed in China Amid Coronavirus Fears
A Chinese animal wellness organisation, Vshine Animal Protection Association, estimates that tens of thousands of pets have been abandoned or worse killed.
The ever growing demand for food will lead to more Corona-like viruses
Agricultural drivers were responsible for 50 % of deadly zoonotic diseases that emerged in human populations—”proportions,” they wrote, “that will increase as agriculture expands and intensifies.”
Plant-based Meat Company Aims To Out-Taste Meat
Impossible Foods, a company that designs and makes plant-based meat alternatives, says that it plans to one day design something that will replace meat.
Primark Gets Vegan Approval
Vegan-friendly fashion retailer, Primark, becomes the first fashion company to gain vegan certification from TÜV Rheinland.
Veganism: A Health Miracle Diet
Vegans have long spoken of the health benefits they encountered when switching to a plant-based diet, but what does this look like in statistics?
Eggless Eggs? Pigless Pork? – Is it possible?
From eggs to fish, its no longer just about the beef. Plant-based alternative are diversifying and these exciting creations could be on your plate soon.
Huge donation from Simon Cowell to shut down Korean Dog Meat Farm
Simon Cowell, America’s Got Talent creator and Number 1 dog lover, has donated $32.6K to shut down South Korean Dog Meat Farm.
China Seeking Vegan Alternatives Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
San Francisco food manufacturing company producer of the vegan JUST Egg, are getting inquiries from Chinese companies seeking animal-free protein sources.
Indonesia’s wildlife market’s still selling bats desite virus warnings
At an Indonesian market known for its wildlife offerings, bats, rats and snakes are still being sold despite a government request to take them off the menu.
Point of no return for the Amazon Rainforest reached
“In terms of the Earth’s climate, we have gone beyond the point of no return. There’s no doubt about this.” says a leading Brazilian scientist.
Eat Dogs to Show Cultural Confidence – Chinese Dog Meat Company
Fankuai Dog Meat company tells people to eat dog meat to show cultural confidence as bill is proposed to ban the practice amid COVID-19 health concerns.
China’s Wildlife Farming Industry, Worse Than You Could Ever Have Thought
The permanent ban on China’s wildlife trade has led to the shut down of hundreds of farms breading wild animals – revealing the extent of the industry.
In a Galaxy far far away, there is a vegan future
As scientists prepare for man to go into space, they have come to the conclusion that only plant-based foods can be grown in space.
The Matrix virus scene really hits home now!
While humanity may have been a metaphorical virus in this scene, a literal virus is now teaching us a sorely needed lesson.
Offer vegan options or go broke – Lord Alan Sugar
It is a case of change or go broke says Lord Alan Sugar as he told businesses to offer vegans options or go broke.
Baby Kangaroos displaced by bushfires being fed by Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton recently visited WIRES wildlife rescue in New South Wales, Australia to visit animals affected by the bushfires.
More New Zealanders Are Going Vegan Than Ever
What does a large rise in veganism among New Zealanders mean for the country that is reliant on animal agriculture for its economy.
The Coronavirus pandemic could be our last warming to stop exploiting animals
Coronavirus has spread with a speed that no one could foresee. Whole countries are under lockdown and the death toll is steadily climbing
Words of wisdom on Coronavirus from plant-based tennis ace Novak Djokovic
The coronavirus outbreak has done something peculiar- it has put something as simple as health and hygiene at the forefront of our minds
Covid-19 makes people chose Jackfruit over chicken and mutton
With the vast spread of the COVID19 all over the world, people are looking for options to switch to vegetarian food to avoid the use of meat
The Tiny calf that changed a cattle rancher’s heart
The heart-warming story of how a third-generation cattle rancher became the founder of a sanctuary where cows like little Hope can live a full, long life.
The World Is “Way Off Track” Regarding Climate Change – UN
The impact of climate change; natural disaster, floods, heatwaves and rising temperatures, are a bigger threat to human life than the coronavirus.
Thousands of horses being killed for this meat dish
Unwanted horses are imported, by the thousands, loaded in cramped crates then flown across the ocean to Japan, to end up as a sashimi dish.
No More Leather Gloves For Red Cross
After pressure from PETA the Red Cross have agreed to stop using leather hand gloves, and to instead opt for a more ethical option.
Plant-based Meat Goes Mainstream
Plant-based “vegan meat” and vegan fast-food options are all the rage at restaurants as consumer demand grows.
China finally bans the consumption of wild animals
China has approved a permanent nationwide ban on the consumption and illegal trade of wild animals.
Veganism Goes Mainstream!
Veganism is more popular than ever. With the help of social media and vegan stars making headlines, more young people are opting for the lifestyle.
Hysterical Aussie pet owners want vets to put down their animals because of Coronavirus
As Australia panics over coronavirus, pet owners are asking vets to euthanise their animals even though the WHO has said that dogs are unable to spread the virus
The rise and rise of the vegan leather industry
Tennis icon Serena Williams is right on trend with the release of a vegan leather line for more environmentally-conscious consumers. According to her, it is her way of helping inspire people to take part in saving the environment. This is as new market research...
Why we should be banning the wildlife trade immediately
We have a virus that we don’t seem to understand or are able to control and all because of the trade and consumption of wild animals.
Ricky Gervais teams up with beer company to raise funds for Happily Esther After Farm Sanctuary
Two of our favourite celebrities, Ricky Gervais and Esther The Wonder Pig are in a relationship! Seriously though, the Happily Esther After Farm Sanctuary, home to celebrity animal Ether the Wonder Pig, will receive from Parallel 49 beer company thanks to Ricky...
Stella McCartney welcomes the animals to her runway
Stellar fashion designer Stella McCartney has taken her commitment to the animals and the planet a step further with her latest show.
Canadian’s Show Rising Interest in Veganism
Internet search trends suggest that the conversation around animal agriculture, cruelty and climate change is having a real impact on Canadian interests.
3D Printed Steak?
The food of the future could soon be produced by being printed with a 3D machine.
The foodie culture needs to focus on the impact of the food they promote
No mainstream food publication has declared itself a beef-free zone in the interest of cutting out the single most emissions-heavy food on the planet.
Pets are being abandoned and killed as Covid-10 epidemic hits China
The Chinese are now known for the love of animals and it is not only humans who are suffering as a result of the COVID-19 epidemic. Family pets, a fairly new phenomenon in China are also suffering as a result of owners abandoning their animals through...
Starbucks CEO: “Alternative milks will be a big part of the solution.”
In a statement by CEO, Kevin Johnson, the retail coffee giant outlined plans for an environmentally-friendly menu, including the use of plant-based milk.
Hip-hop Artists Pave the Way for Veganism in Black Communities
Hip-hop musicians have been making headway as vegan icons. As a result black communities are the fastest growing vegan demographic in America.
Disney to Introduce Plant-based Burgers at Theme Parks.
The entertainment giant is said to have partnered with Impossible Foods to bring plant-based burgers to its theme parks and cruises.
Jamie Oliver loses 2 stone by making 2 changes
No drastic diets required. That’s the word from Jamie Oliver aka The Naked Chef who has lost 26 pounds recently without going on a drastic diet
Mrs. Goldfarb’s Unreal Deli Puts Vegan Corned Beef on the Shelf
Corned beef is a simple and delectable household staple we all grew up with and its now available completely cruelty free and 100% delicious.
Two High Profile changemakers get together for a better world
Greta Thunberg and Malala Yousafzai were captured together earlier this week. Greta has also been photographed with other change-makers.
Coronovirus exposes the scale of the wildlife farm industry
Wildlife farming was promoted as an easy way for rural Chinese people to get rich, but little was known about the actual scale of the industry.
UK Judge Rules in Favour of Vegan Society on Workplace Discrimination
The Vegan Society has been pushing for more inclusive workplace policies to be implemented, which would accommodate those who go cruelty-free.
Thai Animal Agriculture Firm Launch Plant-Based Options
Thailand’s biggest animal agriculture firm, CPF, find themselves looking to plant based products as the demand for meat-free options grows.
Information Could Empower Americans To Go Vegan
Americans lack information about the link between food and climate change. A poll reveals that many would go vegan had they been given the education.
Meat-bans Galore at UK Universities
A number of UK Universities have sliced meat off the menu in favour of popular plant-based options due to concerns for the environment.
Spain Invests in Plant-based Meat
The Spanish government makes an important move towards sustainability by providing funding to a vegan meat alternative startup.
Converting Dairy Farms into Oats Oasis
Some US dairy farms will be converted into oats fields to assist with environmental efforts including protecting bio-diversity and biodynamic ecosystems.
The Brits have an incredible lack of understanding of a vegan diet
New research has revealed that 1 in 5 people in Britain think chicken eggs and goats milk are vegan.
Despite dark times, Jane Goodall is still hopeful
Jane Goodall will be turning 86 this year, but she shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, there’s a renewed sense of urgency to her activism.
Is Joaquin Phoenix the voice for farmed animals everywhere right now?
He is telling the stories of the forgotten animals who land on our plates every year – stories the animal agriculture industry tries to hide from us.
Brazil’s top soccer team partners with VeganNation to fight climate change
CR Vasco da Gama, one of Brazil’s top football teams, has partnered with VeganNation to promote sustainability initiatives within the sports industry.
Lewis Hamilton praises “Joker” star Joaquin Phoenix for his Oscar speech
Joaquin Phoenix has been applauded by Formula 1 Champion, Lewis Hamilton after he used his Oscar acceptance speech to criticise the meat and dairy industry.
Our ongoing taste for animals will doom us – be it antibiotic resistance or Coronavirus
The global demand for animal proteins, whether from domesticated or wild animals, is growing and becoming unsustainable.
New BBC documentary to feature Greta Thunberg
The BBC recently announced a new documentary series that will follow Thunberg’s international campaign to bring light to the climate emergency.
Joaquin Phoenix’s Oscar speech makes Lena Dunham go vegan
Lena Dunham says Joaquin Phoenix’s Oscars speech made her go vegan.
Ten vegan duos we are loving this Valentine’s Day
We are head-over-heels for these plant-based actors, athletes, supermodels, and leaders who are making the vegan lifestyle look so polished and cool.
And the Oscar goes to ….. Planet Earth?
And the Oscar goes to ….. Planet Earth?
Increase in gender-based violence due to climate change
Women take the blame for lack of water and other resources. Women also often become victims of manipulation and coercion.
Almond milk is killing bees
Bees are essential to the functioning of America’s titanic almond industry – and billions are dying in the process It’s like sending bees to war.
A meat-heavy diet does increase heart attack risk
Further evidence from experts that eating two or more servings of red meat, processed meat or poultry per week is linked to a higher risk of heart disease.
Joaquin Phoenix – Hollywood’s poster boy of progress
Risking ridicule to advocate profound social change. Joaquin Phoenix has paved the way for one of the most progressive Oscar acceptance speeches in living memory.
The Michelin star-worthy vegan dishes at the Oscars after-party
From meaty maitake mushroom salad to bourbon-spiked salted caramel milkshakes, take a look at the plant-based spread at this year’s Oscars after-party.
Big night for vegans at this year’s Oscars
It was a night of triumphant moments for vegans, with Joaquin Phoenix, Billie Eilish and Natalie Portman being among the vegan celebrities who attended.
Koalas were already in danger of extinction due to deforestation
Long before the recent record-breaking fires in Australia, koalas were already in danger of extinction due to rampant deforestation.
Over half of consumers in Canada understand harmful impact of eating meat
According to a recent survey, 77% of Canadian consumers understand the harmful environmental impact of eating red meat.
Joaquin Phoenix’s latest film ties global wildfires to animal agriculture
The award-winning actor appeared in short film, Guardians of Life, to help launch Mobilize Earth, a new campaign working to fight the climate crisis.
Hollywood’s biggest stars are turning words into action
From plant-based meals to repeat tuxedos and water bottle bans, Hollywood has come to embrace sustainability in an awards season usually known for excess.
What’s behind the meteoric rise of the vegan sausage roll?
A few years ago, vegan fast-food choices were limited – yet now the vegan sausage roll is a high-street staple.
The next Coronavirus is closer than you think
Public health and infectious disease experts are sounding the alarm about climate change making the risk of other novel afflictions much more explosive.
Leather made from wine waste
Swedish fashion giant H&M is to launch a vegan alternative to leather, made from the byproducts of wine.
Brian May to stay plant-based
Queen legend Brian May has announced he will stay plant-based during February after ‘loving’ Veganuary.
Joaquin Phoenix continues to urge everyone to go vegan
The vegan actor took to the streets of London and unveiled a huge banner that read: “Factory farming destroys our planet. Go vegan.”
Cultured meat company in Israel opens visitor centre
As cultured meat moves toward commercialisation, Aleph Farms is opening its doors to show visitors how meat is made without killing animals.
Dietary guidelines for Americans should be plant-based
Physicians Committee dietitian, Minh Nguyen, MS RD, recommends Americans should be eating more plant-based foods rather than a low-carb diet.
Consumers starting to realise that plant-based is better for the environment
Recent research found 53% of respondents liked the taste of plant-alternatives and 47% believe that plant-alternatives are better for the environment.
Veganuary participation doubles in 2020
A record 400 000 people pledged to go vegan in January 2020. This included 50 000 vegan pledges made by Americans for Veganuary’s first US-based campaign.
Chinese want permanent ban on wildlife markets
With the new strain of coronavirus rapidly spreading, the Chinese public and scientists are urgently calling for a permanent ban on wildlife markets.
NovaMeat’s 3D printed steak is the most realistic yet
NovaMeat, which creates realistic meat alternatives by 3D-printing plant-based proteins, has just developed a new version of its meat-free steak.
France to ban live-shredding of male chicks
France has said that from 2021, the practice of culling male chicks by live-shredding them will be banned in the egg industry.
Harvard Law School plans to train lawyers to fight for Animal Rights
Harvard Law School, one of the world’s most prestigious Universities has just launched a program to teach law students how they can fight for animal rights.
Vogue chief Anna Wintour opts for faux fur from Stella McCartney
Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine has ditched her beloved furs for a sustainable faux fur coat designed by top British designer Stella McCartney from her upcoming Autumn 2020 collection.
What do meat-eaters really think of vegans? The answer might surprise you!
What do meat-eaters really think of Veganism? According to a new study, the perceptions that they have of veganism may well be changing.
An Apocalypse looms as the Doomsday clock moves to 100 seconds to midnight
According to the symbolic Doomsday Clock which predicts how close our planet is to complete destruction, is now only 100 seconds from midnight. That is less than 2 minutes! The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (BAS) said on Thursday that the change was made due to nuclear proliferation, failure to tackle climate change and “cyber-based disinformation”.
Meat-free food firm launches bacon-scented ‘scratch and sniff’ patch to stop newly vegans overcome cravings
A plant-based food firm has invented a skin patch for smokers to help those trying to adopt a plant-based diet, overcome their cravings for bacon
The Hell and Horror of Live Animal Exports to the Middle East
How the Middle East's water shortage drives demand for live animal imports. The increasingly dry region relies on imports of sheep and cows from as far as Brazil to satisfy the rapidly growing population Cows are waiting in pens, on sweet-smelling fresh straw. They...
Coronavirus – we need to learn the lesson
Until factory farms housing millions of animals are eliminated and live animal markets permanently shut down, human diseases will continue to arise.
Billie Eillish youngest yet winner at the Grammys
Popstar and animal activist Billie Eilish swept the board at the 2020 Grammys, winning five awards, including best new artist and song of the year. Eilish triumphed in all of the Grammys “big four” marquee categories – song of the year, record of the year, album of the year and best new artist.
Memphis Meats has raised $180 million in funding
This marks the largest funding moment in the history of the cell-based meat industry, confirming that the sustainable food industry is on fire right now.
Greta Thunberg’s Davos message: ‘Our house is still on fire!’
World leaders at the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, have been slammed by Greta Thunberg for their for continued inaction on the climate.
David vs Goliath at Davos
Greta Thunberg clearly outmatched Donald Trump at Davos when it came to knowledge about climate change.
Facebook doing little to curb climate change denialism
As Australians choked on smoke and discovered their homes had been destroyed this summer, climate change denialism got a boost on Facebook.
Animal Activism being lumped together with terrorist groups
The UK’s anti-terrorism police force has listed animal rights and environmental protection groups in the same category as Satanists, Jihadists, alt-rights groups etc comparing these groups to terrorists. The idea that Animal rights groups are dangerously deluded psychos is being pushed by the alt-right all over the world.
Humanity needs to curb material consumption to avoid global disaster
A new report urges world governments and communities to drastically reduce waste or risk global disaster if we continue to treat the world’s resources as if they are limitless.
Even Iron Man is going plant-based
Robert Downey Jr. has said he is going plant-based. If ever there was proof that plant power is unstoppable, this is it.
New dietary guidelines should exclude red and processed meat
New research is clear that red and processed meats should not be on the menu if you want to be healthy and save the environment.
Foods to avoid if you want to eat ethically and sustainably
If you’re concerned about eating foods sourced sustainably and ethically, here’s a round-up of some of the foods to be aware of or steer clear of in 2020.
The future of fake meat
Faux meat companies will need to perfect their production and processing systems and figure out how to get all that fake meat to the masses.
Time to consider your food’s air miles
We all need to stop consuming meat, but we also need to eat seasonally and get all the nutrition we need from sources not too far from our doorsteps.
We are totally screwed according to climate scientist Richard Alley
You think the world is a chaotic place now? Just wait. As bad as you think climate change might be in the coming decades, reality could be far worse.
The United Nations declares 2020 the International Year of Plant Health
Every year, the United Nations promotes something it believes warrants attention, and it has declared 2020 the International Year of Plant Health.
Clean pet food could change the world
Pet food can be converted to vegetarian or vegan food. This could extend the lives of our pets while saving millions of animals from slaughter each year.
Yet another male best actor award for vegan campaigner Joaquin Phoenix
Joker star and vegan activist Joaquin Phoenix has won Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role at the SAG Awards, his fourth major prize.
Beef farms being converted into forests with millions of trees
The National Trust is going to plant trees on 44 000 acres of land. Around half of this land is used by farmers, who will have to reduce their herds.
WME’s pre-Oscars party to serve a plant-based menu
Another high-profile Oscar-season event will be going vegan this year. WME will be serving an all-plant-based menu at its pre-Academy Awards bash.
“Peak meat” must be reached by 2030 to fight climate change
Reducing animal agriculture would significantly impact emissions targets. Therefore, our global meat consumption must peak by 2030, and then drop significantly.
Bushfires put Australia in spotlight over tackle climate change
Due to growing concerns around land use and livestock emissions, expect plant-based diets to feature heavily in future roadmaps for food sustainability.
Sustainable food trends that could change the way you eat
2019 saw the rise of plant-based burgers and an increase in flexitarian diets. So what will 2020 bring to your plate?
Slaughterhouses in Netherlands cook pigs alive
Inspectors at slaughterhouses in the Netherlands regularly encounter pigs drowning in piping hot water baths, kicking and screaming.
Prince William to reward environmental heroes
Over the next decade, Prince William, will award 50 environmental heroes with an Earthshot Prize.
Eden project launches pop-up cafe to help people to choose plant-based options
Eden Project in Cornwall, England, a structure designed to represent three distinct climates of the world. has launched a pop-up restaurant with vegan food.
The Screen Actors Guild Awards go vegan
The 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will now also be serving a vegan menu as part of its sustainability commitment.
Joaquin Phoenix could be the most influential vegan right now
For nearly his whole life, Joaquin Phoenix been an outspoken advocate for animals, but recently he has let his vegan flag fly prouder than ever before.
Farmers tally livestock losses in Australian fires
Up to 100 000 sheep were killed in bush fires on Kangaroo Island and at least 25 000 more livestock perished in fires on mainland Australia.
Madagascar’s rainforests could be gone by 2050
The journal Nature Climate Change has found that by 2070 all of Madagascar’s rainforest will be gone due to deforestation and climate change.
Germany considers taxing meat once again
The issue of introducing a meat tax in Germany has been raised again, this time by the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU).
Joaquin Phoenix arrested at climate change protest
The Golden Globes award winner was arrested shortly after giving a moving speech about animal agriculture and climate change at the Fire Drill Fridays protest.
Critic’s Choice Awards to also serve vegan menu
The 2020 Critics’ Choice Awards are going vegan too! The award ceremony decided on a plant-based menu for environmental reasons.
New documentary by George Monbiot looks at how meat has damaged the planet
“Apocalypse Cow: How Meat Killed the Planet,” looks at how meat has damaged the planet and how agriculture could be changed for the better.
New research finds number of vegans in the UK increased by 62% in 2019
Brits are going meat-free claims new research which found the number of vegans in the UK grew by 62% in 2019.
Doctors encourage village to go plant-based and see huge health improvements
Two doctors have dramatically improved the health of a small village in Canada after convincing the community to take up a vegan diet.
A startup food company plans to make plant-based chicken cheaper than chicken
Rebellyous plans to save billions of birds by making vegan meat cheaper than meat produced in factory farms.
Emirates includes vegan option on its menus
Emirates is celebrating Veganuary on board with the launch of a brand new vegan option on its menus for the month of January.
A climate change study published 12 years ago warned of Australian bushfires
In 2008, the Garnaut Climate Change Review said Australia would face a more dangerous fire season by 2020.
Lab grown food set to destroy farming and save our planet
Scientists are replacing crops and livestock with food made from microbes and water. It may just save humanity’s bacon, says George Monbiot.
Impossible Foods now making plant-based pork
Lovers of dumplings who also happen to be vegetarians or vegans can rejoice! Impossible Foods just announced their new product – Impossible Pork.
Waitrose in UK is doubling its vegan range in 2020
Waitrose & Partners is set to double the amount of vegan products in its range with the launch of 30 new vegan products during the course of the year.
Golden Globes attendees tuck into all-vegan menu
Guests at last night’s Golden Globes awards enjoyed an all-vegan menu for the first time in it’s 77-year history.
Free celebrity cookbook when you sign up for Veganuary
Dozens of plant-based stars, including Joanna Lumley, Peter Egan and Chris Smalling, share their favourite vegan dishes for Veganuary.
Vegan women troop take down poachers in Africa
The Akashinga is the first fully armed, all-women, anti-poaching team in Africa and they show their communities that you don’t need meat to be healthy.
Veganuary 2020 could save the CO2 equivalent of 450 000 flights
If 350 000 people worldwide go vegan for January 2020, it will save the carbon dioxide equivalent of 450 000 flights and more than one million animals.
Australia’s angry summer – thanks to climate change
Climate change is making Australian wildfires larger and more frequent because of its effects on dryness and fire weather.
Climate change is about to become even more political
Whether we like it or not, the environmental movement is going to have to become more politicised to keep up the momentum it has acquired so far.
The rise of Veganuary
Veganuary is growing in strength with increasing numbers signing on to its pledge to eat only plant-based products for January.
Queen’s Brian May signs up for Veganuary
Queen guitarist and songwriter Brian May, who often uses his platform to speak out about animal-rights, has announced he will be doing Veganuary.
The year we finally woke up to the climate emergency
2019 brought the climate emergency into the mainstream with dire warnings from scientists and protests bringing city centres to a standstill.
Olive farms in danger due to climate change
Harvest reduction of a staple cooking oil due to extra rains, colder temperatures and a bacteria that affected the trees are all part of climate change.
Beyond Meat predicted to have best performing stock in 2020
The vegan company’s stock performance is expected to match that of Netflix in the 2020’s due to a consumer shift toward environmentally friendly foods.
The Game Changers is causing big changes
One documentary cannot change the world, but it appears that the Game Changers has hit us where we feel it most – in our stomachs.
How vegan are your vegetables?
Even if you avoid industrial farm produce it’s likely that your vegetables will have been grown with the help of manure and other animal products.
2019: The year the world was startled into talking about nature
Some big numbers from nature made news in 2019. They were enough of a shock to get people talking about life on Earth, and what to do about it.
How the Christmas feast has changed over time
Food historian reveals how diners went from a sparse meal of root veg in the 1920s to quaffing Prosecco in this decade.
Sales of vegan Christmas fare soar to record levels in UK
Vegan alternatives to the traditional Christmas roast are flying off the shelves at Waitrose and Sainsbury’s as Brits seek a more ethical festive fare.
PETA’s Ingrid Newkirk to launch her latest book in January
animalkind: Remarkable Discoveries About Animals and Revolutionary New Ways to Show Them Compassion by Ingrid Newkirk will launch on 7 January 2020.
Nando’s launching vegan PERinaise
Nando’s has announced it is launching a plant-based version of its top-selling PERinaise, which will be available from 1 January 2020.
Musician, Bryan Adams talks about his vegan journey
Bryan Adams has always been vocal about choosing the lifestyle for the sake of the animals and our planet. He has also been vegan for 30 years.
Beyond Meat now developing vegan chicken
The vegan meat company’s CEO Ethan Brown hints that Beyond Meat is planning to debut vegan poultry products in 2020.
Greta Thunberg documentary to be released in summer 2020
Greta Thunberg’s journey from a ‘quiet teenage schoolgirl’ to the figurehead of a global climate movement has been captured for an upcoming documentary.
The Vegan Travel handbook released by Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet, one of the world’s largest travel guide book publishers, has come out with a plant-based travel guide called The Vegan Travel handbook.
Meat-free pet food being developed due to rising demand from consumers
Mars, the company who owns Pedigree and Whiskas, is developing meat-free pet food to tackle the environmental impact of farming.
Food companies must make a bigger effort in tackling climate change
Investors are starting to give meat suppliers a warning: make better progress in tackling climate change or risk being shunned.
Livestock numbers need to decline substantially to tackle the climate emergency
Scientists have warned that livestock production needs to reach its peak within the next decade in order to tackle the climate emergency.
Increase in animal production despite current climate emergency
Even though animal agriculture has been proven to be a leading cause of climate change, policies are being signed that will increase animal production.
Vegan meats can be labeled as ‘burger’ and ‘sausage’ in Arkansas
A federal judge has restricted Arkansas from enforcing a law that bans using terms such as “burger” or “sausage” to sell vegetarian and vegan products.
Greta Thunberg named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year
Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg, who has inspired a global movement for climate change, has been named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year for 2019.
Million Dollar Vegan inspires thousands to go vegan
For every person who signs up at MillionDollarVegan.com, the nonprofit will donate $1 to selected charities, while aiming to 'Make America Healthy Again.' Some of America's leading physicians and nutritional research scientists are supporting a campaign urging...
Frozen II is a parable for our planetary crisis
Frozen II is a Disney movie without a villain. In the end, everyone is facing the same threat – environmental disasters from a world thrown out of whack.
Hollywood actors and high-profile environmentalists back Veganuary’s 2020 campaign
Joaquin Phoenix and Alicia Silverstone, are joining high-profile environmentalists, including George Monbiot, in supporting the Veganuary 2020 campaign.
The best and worst vegan Christmas food in UK stores
It’s now possible to have all your favourites, from pigs in blankets to mince pies and roasts without harming any animals. But does any of it taste nice?
More Australians will be having a vegan Christmas this year
Half a million Australians are shifting to a meat-free Christmas and supermarkets and retailers have responded to the rapid demand for plant -based options.
The dairy industry in Scotland is in full decline
A recent survey found that 60 percent of Scottish dairy farmers are “not so confident” or “not at all confident” about the future of the industry.
Actor, Dolph Lundgren goes vegan
Swedish actor and martial artist, Dolph Lundgren, told TV host, Piers Morgan, on the British TV show “Good Morning Britain”, that he is now vegan.
WWF and Prado Museum use art to depict climate change at COP25
4 masterpieces from the Prado collection have been selected to highlight the environmental consequences of various phenomena attributed to climate change.
Reduce your carbon footprint with earth-friendly event menus
Earth-friendly, plant-based options can reduce the carbon footprint of a 500-person event by 10 tons of greenhouse gas equivalents.
Dairy linked to premature death
A recent study published in the BMJ has found that adults who consume the most dairy, compared with the least, are at the highest risk for early death.
Joaquin Phoenix named Peta’s 2019 Person of the Year
There is no punch line to Joaquin Phoenix‘s dedication to animal rights – which is one reason the Joker star has been named PETA’s 2019 Person of the Year.
Beyond Meat to develop plant-based bacon and steak
The company behind the vegan burger that’s taking the world by storm, has revealed it’s working on the development of plant-based bacon and steak.
Plant based meat set to take on the world’s biggest consumer market
China is set to become the world’s largest consumer of animal products, Silicon Valley is looking to become the default plant-based food for young Chinese.
Lewis Hamilton does it again – wins 6th World F1 Drivers’ Champion for 6th time
Lewis Hamilton (vegan) is on course to become the most successful F1 Driver in history, being just one title behind Michael Schumacher’s record.
UK nursery switches to all-vegan menu
A nursery in Chester recently made the decision to offer its pupils an all-vegan menu with the children and the planet’s future in mind.
50% of hot meals served by IKEA restaurants are vegan or vegetarian
IKEA’s ambition is to make healthier and more sustainable eating easy, desirable and affordable, without compromising on taste and texture.
Top athletes who are crushing it on a plant-based diet
These plant-based athletes are performing at the highest levels of their disciplines and driving some of the growing interest in herbivorous diets.
“Remarkable Greta” wins praise from Sir David Attenborough
Sir David Attenborough has called Greta Thunberg, “remarkable” and said she has “stirred the world” with her message of the climate emergency.
Sausages and bacon lose appeal as market goes plant-based
Consumers in the UK are shying away from sausages and bacon believing them to be a high health risk. Instead, people are choosing plant-based options.
Tour de France winner Chris Froome adopts plant-based diet
Top cyclist and four-time winner of the Tour de France, Chris Froome, has adopted a plant-based diet inspired by The Game Changers.
BOSH! to host new vegan cooking show on ITV
Henry Firth and Ian Theasby – cookery book authors and the founders of recipe site BOSH! – will host a new 10 part series on ITV called “Living on the Veg.”
Livestock cargo ship overturns near Romania
A ship carrying almost 15 000 sheep overturned in the Black Sea near Romania. It is possible the sheep were destined to be slaughtered in Saudi Arabia.
BBC One to screen Meat: A Threat to Our Planet?
Animal biologist and meat-eater, Liz Bonnin, investigates what our hunger for meat is doing to our planet.
Word of the year has been chosen – “Climate Emergency”
Every year dictionaries add words that have become common usage in the language. This year the OED has added Climate Emergency as thee world of 2019.
Adorable LiLou the Pig calms anxious travellers at San Francisco airport
LiLou is a member of SFC’s Airport’s Wag Brigade, a specially trained group of therapy animals who calm nervous passengers at San Francisco Airport.
Two largest cities in the US ban meat to protect Amazon
The two largest cities in the USA, NYC and Los Angeles have asked companies to stop trading with those responsible for the Amazone wildfires.
Cambodia bans elephant rides at Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat is a popular tourist site where elephants are used for trekking. However, Cambodia has now officially banned elephant rides at this location.
Meat is now being made out of thin air
First there was animal meat. Then there was plant-based meat. Now a Berkeley company plans to sell air-based meat.
Vegan, Baby Yoda is!
With a planet on the brink, Baby Yoda might just be what humanity needs to see us through our darkest hours.
Burger King’s Impossible Whopper is their most successful product
The Impossible Whopper is one of the most successful product launches in Burger King’s history, according to a company spokesperson.
Plant-based eating is (slowly) becoming mainstream
The plant-based food industry has taken off over the last decade, making it possible for consumers to practice conscious eating on a large scale.
Concern for the environment is driving people to cut down on meat
A new global survey has found that concern for the environment is driving people to cut down on the amount of meat they put in their supermarket trolleys.
Vegan leather made from Mexican cactus
Two entrepreneurs from Mexico, recently launched Desserto, organic leather made entirely from the nopal (prickly-pear) cactus – the first of its kind.
Celebrating 10 years of Meat Free Monday
Meat Free Monday has a new logo, with a personal touch from Paul McCartney, and hopes its fresh and fun anniversary campaign will inspire more people to join the movement.
Award-winning eleven year old vegan chef opens vegan restaurant
Omari McQueen, aged 11, has just opened his first pop-up restaurant in Croydon, serving Caribbean food made from plant-based ingredients.
Italy first country to make climate change study compulsory
Italy will become the first country to make studying climate change compulsory in schools according to Education Minister Lorenzo Fioramonti.
The alternative protein sector keeps on growing
It may sound like science fiction, but in future we may be eating steak from a printer and other proteins produced from air, methane or volcanic microbes.
Greta Thunberg promotes veganism on The Ellen Show
Ellen DeGeneres interviewed Greta Thunberg on the “Ellen Show” and the teen activist discussed climate crisis, Trump, and veganism.
Downton Abbey’s cook is an animal-loving vegan
“Downton Abbey” star Lesley Nicol, who plays the cook, Mrs Beryl Patmore, is a dedicated vegan animal advocate, acting as an ambassador for Animals Asia.
The Queen of England is ditching fur
Going forward the Queen of England will be fur-free due to pressure from activists – from 2019 onwards fake fur will be used to keep her warm in colder weather.
Richard Branson says meat will soon be slaughter-free
The British founder of Virgin believes that, in the not-to-distant future, meat will be slaughter-free and grown in a lab.
Snoop Dogg serves up Dunkin’s new Beyond Sausage Sandwich
Snoop Dogg served Dunkin’s new Beyond Sausage Sandwich to unsuspecting customers at a location in Los Angeles.
Jaden Smith urges eco-conscious adolescents to try influence their parents
Young people rallying to fight climate change should engage their parents, says U.S rapper and actor, Jaden Smith.
Vegan butcher shop opens in Australia
Suzy Spoon’s Vegetarian Butcher has opened a vegan butcher shop in Sydney, and will sell a variety of vegan charcuterie products and vegan cheeses.
New York City to ban Foie Gras
The New York City Council has passed a foie gras ban on animal cruelty grounds that will come into effect in 2022 after it is signed into law.
Dairy farm shuts down and grows almonds instead
California’s oldest dairy farm, Giacomazzi Dairy, is ending its operations. It’s turning its back on cows and growing almonds instead.
Dublin now world’s most vegan-friendly city
According to a new top ten list, Dublin is the most vegan-friendly city, based on the proportion of its restaurants offering vegan options.
Bill Gates praises plant-based meat
Microsoft billionaire and philanthropist Bill Gates has praised plant-based meat on major TV program, The David Rubenstein Show.
PETA urges Sesame Street to introduce a vegan muppet
According to PETA, the introduction of such a character would be ‘timely’, as the number of vegans continues to grow.
Evan the Vegan youngest ever lifestyle coach
At nine years old, Evan the Vegan, after graduating from the Main Street Vegan Academy, NYC is now the youngest vegan lifestyle coach.
