Two stunning captive beluga whales finally rescued and released into Iceland sea sanctuary
Two beluga whales lived in a Chinese aquarium for nine years before they were rescued. British charity the Sea Life Trust has rescued two female beluga whales from an aquarium in China. Little Grey and Little White, who spent nearly a decade living in captivity after being captured at a very young age off the …
UK tofu sales surged by 82% during the lockdown
‘It’s no surprise that many consumers have switched to plant-based alternatives during the COVID-19 pandemic, whether that be for convenience, cost, or concern for their own wellbeing, the environment and the rights of animals’ Data from consumer insight company Kantar Worldpanel showed an 81.7 percent increase in the UK sales of tofu during the 12 …
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This 97-year-old stops medications and starts walking after going vegan for a year
The nonagenarian, who recently completed her first year as a vegan feels the diet has left her feeling “thrilled”, “happy” and “healthy” An ailing, struggling to walk 96-year-old on heavy medications for multiple diseases, successfully turned her life around after adopting a plant-based way of life, and a year later, a week after celebrating her …
Vegan model activist to plead guilty for allegedly stealing pigs in animal rights protest
The model is facing an indictment offense charge for just ‘rescuing piglets that were in a factory farm’ A bikini model and vegan animal activist accused of stealing piglets from a piggery near Toowoomba, southern Queensland last year will plead guilty to the criminal charges. Lauren Ann McGeachin previously posted Instagram videos of the late-night …
JK Rowling blasted for wearing £900 coat with real fur
The author was spotted in a Canada Goose coat. JK Rowling has been criticized for wearing fur – by animal rights charity PETA. The Harry Potter author was recently photographed wearing a £900 green coyote fur-trimmed Canada Goose parka while on a family trip to Iceland, reported the Scottish Sun. Now PETA, has begged Rowling, …
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Shaken Udder releases plant-based milkshakes targeting UK’s 25 million flexitarians
Popular milkshake brand Shaken Udder has launched coconut-based drinks in strawberry and chocolate flavours as popularity for dairy-free alternatives soar. Popular UK milkshake brand Shaken Udder has entered the alt-dairy market with the launch of its sister brand Shaken Other offering plant-based drinks. The brand’s move whilst aiming to target the nation’s 25 million flexitarians, …
Vegan “hate crimes” are rising in the UK, report shows
Veganism with its growing popularity seems to attract hate as well, a report reveals. There are approximately 600,000 people in the UK, who follow a vegan diet and this number has gone up from just 150,000 six years ago. While a number of Brits are switching to a more plant-based lifestyle for health, environmental and …
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Top vegan chef Gaz Oakley announces restaurant pop-up tour
‘Unique dining experiences that will blow your socks popping up near you’ Gaz Oakley renowned for his widely popular and deliciously tasting vegan recipes will be doing a restaurant pop-up tour next year. Staying true to his word, the 27-year-old chef popularly known as Avant-Garde Vegan announced the details of his first restaurant after his …
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Alicia Keys and E.L.F. Cosmetics to launch ‘more than skin deep’ vegan beauty line
‘Now, more than ever, the world is craving a vision that is more than skin deep’ Multiple Grammy-award winning singer Alicia Keys is launching a groundbreaking new lifestyle beauty brand. The new vegan, cruelty-free beauty line will be developed with E.L.F cosmetics and will enable the singer, who is one of the first celebrities to …
Kelly Osbourne sheds 85 pounds following a plant-based diet
‘I used to think being a vegan was boring. Now I have more fun with food now than I ever have before’ Actress, singer and former reality star Kelly Osbourne has transformed her “little dumpling body” and she revealed that in her post on Instagram. According to Osbourne, she is 85 pounds’ (six stone) lighter …
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Hard-hitting vegan film wins at the British Documentary Film Festival
‘There are modern horror stories taking place each day. Not only are these horrors hidden from sight, but they are endorsed by huge corporations and the Government’ Vegan charity Viva!’s gripping exposé, HOGWOOD: a modern horror story has won at the British Documentary Film Festival. The 35-minute film, which aims to expose pig farming in …
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JUST launches first national ad campaign for flexitarians, has already sold the vegan equivalent of 50 million eggs
‘In just over a year, an egg made from plants is selling better in stores around the country than many egg products made by chickens’ Plant-based liquid egg brand JUST Egg has launched its first ever national ad to be streamed on US televisions, social media and YouTube. According to global marketing head Tom Rossmeiss, …