Mohsina Dodhiya, Author at Totally Vegan Buzz
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Beyond Meat sales drop 30% as plant-based demand slumps in the US

Sales for the vegan meat alternative brand declines due to the cost-of-living crisis, negative press, and increased competition. Beyond Meat, the leading plant-based meat company has reported a 30.5% drop in net revenue in the second quarter of 2023. The company also lowered its full-year revenue forecast, citing “greater-than-expected consumer and category headwinds.” The decline …

Is Tobey Maguire vegan? Here’s what we know

Tobey Maguire often speaks about veganism and animal issues. Tobey Maguire, the actor best known for playing Spider-Man in the Sam Raimi trilogy, is a vegan. He has been a vegetarian since 1992 and became a vegan in 2009. A lifelong commitment to animal rights Maguire’s decision to go vegan was motivated by his love …

Plant-based food jobs surge with 32% growth in just 3 months

The number of open jobs advertised in the plant-based industry increased by almost a third from April to July 2023, GlobalData reported. The plant-based food industry is booming, and this is reflected in the number of job openings in the sector. According to data from GlobalData, the number of open jobs advertised in the plant-based …

Second largest meat producer and marketer is struggling and closing factories

Tyson Foods has shut down four chicken plants. Other meat giants such as JBS and Cargill have shut down facilities as well.  Tyson Foods is closing four chicken factories due to declining demand The closures of the world’s second-largest producer of beef, pork, and chicken will affect plants in Arkansas, Indiana, and Missouri. The move …

One in five Burger King Whoppers sold in Germany are plant-based

Plant-based Whopper now accounts for 20% of all Whoppers sold in Germany. Burger King Germany’s plant-based Whopper is proving to be a hit with customers, with sales now accounting for one in five Whoppers sold in the country. The success of the plant-based Whopper is a sign of the growing trend toward plant-based eating in …

Scientists warn of angrier sharks as oceans reach record temperature

The sea surface temperatures have reached an average of 20.96C – beating the earlier highest of 20.95C recorded in 2016. Scientists warn that sharks may become more aggressive as a result of the world’s oceans warming at an alarming rate. According to Copernicus, the EU’s weather service, the sea surface temperatures have reached an average …

“Shame on you”: Vegan Kourtney Kardashian slammed for posing in $9,000 lamb leather outfit

Kourtney and her husband Travis Baker actively promote themselves as vegans. Kourtney Kardashian has been criticized over one of her latest posts on Instagram, where she poses in a very racy blue ensemble. While many fans attacked her for her dressing style, which seems to have changed a lot after she got involved and married …

Plant-based protein diet slashes risk of ‘silent’ kidney disease, study finds

The National Kidney Foundation found that plant-based diets can lower the risk of chronic kidney disease, which can progress to kidney failure and early cardiovascular disease. Plant-based protein foods can slash the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a new UK study. The disease is potentially fatal because although it prevents the organs …

Ralph Lauren urged to drop cashmere due to ‘abject’ animal cruelty

“The question is, when will Ralph Lauren embrace its own definition of true luxury and drop cashmere.”  Ralph Lauren has been urged to ditch cashmere from its designs. Animal rights charity PETA called on the luxury fashion brand to stop the use of the fine, soft wool, obtained originally from the Kashmir goat. At Ralph …

Is meat healthy? Here are 7 reasons why humans don’t need it

Is meat actually healthy? We explored scientific studies that speak about the risks of meat consumption. Meat has long been considered a primary source of protein and nutrients. For thousands of years, humans have relied on meat as a staple food in their diets. However, in recent years, the debate over the health effects of …

Is Serena Williams vegan? Everything she’s said about the lifestyle

Has Serena Williams confirmed that she’s vegan? Or is she like sister Venus, a ‘cheating vegan’ aka ‘Cheegan’. Record-breaking tennis icon Serena Williams is not only known for her incredible skills on the court but also for her advocacy of a vegan lifestyle. While some celebrities may have louder voices in the vegan movement, Serena …

1,400 US mayors join forces with New York Mayor Eric Adams to promote plant-based food

“Recognition from the US Conference of Mayors that plant-based approaches hold substantial power to positively impact our public health and environmental outcomes is a critical step forward that will advance public action.” Local governments in the US have finally started to recognize the positive impact that a plant-based diet can have on both human and …