Nearly 4 in 10 Brits who have turned vegan/vegetarian admit they made the switch for their partner, new poll finds
‘Research shows that when it comes to trying out a plant-based diet, encouragement from partners, family and friends can be really helpful’ Almost half of Brits who’ve turned vegetarian or vegan have done so for a partner, according to a new poll, the Sun reports. International vegan food brand Fry Family Food Co, who carried …
High Street giants Next, New Look, Matalan and Ted Baker to ban alpaca wool
‘These companies have set a compassionate example by introducing a ban on this cruelly obtained material’ New Look, Ted Baker, Next and Matalan have pledged to exclude alpaca wool from their future collections. The companies made the ‘compassionate’ decision after bosses were shown horrifying footage of the animals being brutally shorn and sliced. The investigation …
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Boots launches first vegan turkey sandwich of the year
UK high street pharmacy chain Boots has launched two new vegan sandwiches as part of its festive range, Vegan Food UK reports. The retailer’s latest plant-based offerings for the festive season include the Vegan No Turkey Feast and sausage-based Vegan Christmas Market. The food blog shared an image of Boots new vegan No Turkey feast …
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Bryan Adams urges 813K fans to ‘make healthy ocean a priority’ after ‘cove clean up’
The legendary musician has participated in a beach clean up to drive the message home. This week, Bryan Adams took to Instagram to encourage his fans to ‘make a healthy ocean a priority,’ in order to save the marine ecosystem. The iconic singer, who ‘wanted to make himself useful’ recently volunteered for a beach clean …
Thailand zoo elephants forced to perform cruel tricks finally rescued by sanctuary
After years of confinement, the two elephants will finally taste freedom in their new 250-acre sanctuary home. A pair of performing elephants who have spent years entertaining people at Thailand’s Phuket Zoo have finally been rescued. Elephant Nature Park (ENP)- a 250-acre sanctuary, which rescued elephants Tang Mo and San Mueng said that animals at …
R&B singer Jazmine Sullivan tells fans ‘being skinny was never my goal’ after losing 50lbs on vegan diet
‘My goal was to support my mother through her battle with cancer by going vegan with her and, in turn, it helped me as well. And I feel really good’ Last week, R&B singer Jazmine Sullivan shared a photo on Instagram to promote her upcoming single- Lost One – and it revealed her reported 50lb …
David Attenborough answers nature-themed questions from Billie Eilish, David Beckham and more in new Netflix clip
‘David Attenborough: A life on our planet’ documentary is now streaming on Netflix! A host of stars including vegan singer Billie Eilish, David Beckham, Dame Judi Dench and Maisie Williams, among others got on a video call to ask Sir David Attenborough some pertinent questions about climate change and the natural word ahead of the …
Jane Goodall says ‘make ethical choices’ since ‘our window of time’ to mitigate the climate crisis is fast closing
“If we all make ethical choices, then we’re going to be able to contribute to mitigating climate change” Renowned primatologist Jane Goodall, who addressed a recent virtual event hosted for journalist organization National Press Club discussed how the human disrespect for animals and the environment has brought us to face “our own destruction.” Taking stock …
At 56, vegan Lenny Kravitz says: “My best shape is not behind me”
‘I’m very careful about what I put into my body and how I take care of my body’ Four-time Grammy winner Lenny Kravitz, who is releasing his debut memoir- “Let Love Rule,” on October 6 has revealed he stays fit by being ‘very careful about what I put into my body’ when it comes to …
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Pamela Anderson and Canadian vegan butcher shop team up to promote animal rights
‘Pamela is a powerful change-agent, and we’re honored to have the Very Good Butchers brand be featured as part of her campaign’ Celebrity actor and animal-rights advocate Pamela Anderson has teamed up with Canada’s vegan butcher shop The Very Good Butchers (VGB) to spread awareness for animal rights and encourage plant-based diets. The collaboration will …
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McDonald’s is reportedly launching vegan burgers in the UK
McDonalds’ has had the vegan burger in the pipeline for a while, insiders report. Fast-food giant McDonald’s is reportedly planning to launch new vegan burgers in the UK. The exciting news has been revealed by Instagram account Vegan Food, who shared an image of Maccies’ reported new product featuring a Beyond Meat burger patty. The …
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French animal advocates expose ‘pitiful’ plight of caged rabbits ahead of MPs’ animal rights vote
‘The release of images of the rabbits is so that MPs can debate and vote on the proposals with a clear image in mind of the realities that animals face’ This week, a French animal rights group released an undercover investigation exposing the squalid conditions in which rabbits are bred at a farm in Brittany’s …