David Attenborough says eating free-range meat is ‘middle-class hypocrisy’ because of its effect on the planet
“I’m affluent enough to afford free-range, but it’s a middle-class hypocrisy,” the veteran broadcaster said while admitting to occasionally enjoying it himself. Sir David Attenborough has classified eating free-range meat a ‘middle-class hypocrisy’. In an interview with Radio Times, ahead of his new documentary, David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet, which premieres in cinemas …
Asda to be ‘first UK retailer to launch ambient vegan aisle’
‘By merchandising all our vegan items together, we hope to save customers time and offer inspiration’ Starting this week, ASDA will become the first UK retailer to launch ambient vegan aisles in all of its 359 stores, the Grocer reports. The discount supermarket is also launching hundred new ambient vegan products, which will be displayed …
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Cadbury heir to launch U.K’s first oat milk vegan chocolate before 2020 ends
“The launch of HiP and our new oat milk chocolate bars will stretch the confectionery category, driving increased excitement and engagement,” says Cadbury heir James Cadbury. This December, James Cadbury, the great-great-great-grandson of the original Cadbury company founder John Cadbury will launch a new vegan chocolate line in the UK. The Cadbury heir already owns …
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UK’s no 1 chew stick brand just launched vegan Chewits laces range
‘The time is right to broaden our appeal, by expanding into new category segments and offering more products with our popular chewy texture and great range of fruity flavours’ This week, Chewits – UK’s number one chew treats brand has expanded its range with the launch of four new products. While the flavours of Juicy …
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Beyond Meat’s breakfast sausage patties to launch in 5,000 more US stores
‘We’re thrilled to be able to make delicious and nutritious plant-based meat with no GMOs more available nationwide’ This week, Beyond Meat has announced plans to roll out its Beyond Breakfast Sausage Patties to an additional 5,000 US retailers including Kroger, Super Target, Walmart, Publix and Harris Teeter stores by the end of September. This …
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Snoop Dogg’s vegan family helping him ‘change up’ his diet
‘Some of my immediate family are vegan and vegetarian so they helped me figure out the best plan with me’ Snoop Dogg’s family is helping him choose more plant-based foods so that he can ‘continue to be at the top of my game,’ despite his hectic schedule. In an interview with Forbes, the iconic rapper …
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This former doctor saves thousands of dogs and cats by flying them to no-kill shelters
‘Every animal that you save, saves two; It’s the one you save and the one that takes its place’ A 67-year-old former doctor is giving thousands of dogs and cats a new lease of life. Dr. Peter Rork has dedicated his retired life to rescuing dogs and cats that would otherwise be euthanized in shelters …
Mike Tyson ditches vegan diet stating ‘vegetables and blueberries are really poisonous for him’
The former heavyweight champion explained on Joe Rogan’s podcast that he now eats elk and bison. Mike Tyson has confirmed he is no longer vegan and has gone back to eating meat after claiming that eating kale, vegetables and blueberries is ‘really poisonous’ for him. The ex-world heavyweight champ made the comments while appearing on …
Polish parliament votes in favour of fur farming ban
‘Poland’s standards regarding animals should be no worse, or even better, than those in western countries’ Poland’s governing conservative party has voted in favour of banning fur production. The move comes after PETA and its nearly 90 thousand supporters called on the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Poland to ban the cruel practice. …
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Vegan actor James Cromwell asks Peeps to make iconic candy free of animal gelatin
‘Replacing gelatin from pigs with vegan gelatin would allow the company… to no longer use a dreadful ingredient and would appeal to customers who don’t want to support cruelty to animals’ Babe actor James Cromwell wants confectionery giant and maker of Marshmallow Peeps to ditch animal gelatin from its iconic candies and make them vegan …
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Lidl to reduce its own-label plastic packaging by 40% by 2025
‘Protecting the environment is a responsibility we take very seriously, and we know there is more to do’ This week, Lidl GB revealed new plans to further reduce its own-label plastic packaging by 40% by 2025. The new target follows the retailer almost meeting its existing pledges of cutting back on its plastic use by …
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Greta Thunberg ‘a strong candidate’ for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize
‘Not a single person has done more to get the world to focus on climate change than her’ Vegan climate crusader Greta Thunberg, who is just 17-years-old, has once again been nominated for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. The teenager, who is one among the 318 nominated candidates has grabbed global attention through her campaigning, …
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