Going vegan for just 12 weeks could help you lose 16lbs and manage blood sugar levels, study shows
Switching to a healthy vegan diet could help you lose 16lbs in 12 weeks, study says A new study has shown that a vegan diet can help overweight people or type 2 diabetes patients lose weight and regulate their blood sugar levels. The new research, which is being covered by major news outlets, was presented …
75% of Brits oppose real bearskin on ‘vile’ Queen’s Guard’s caps
“As many Brits struggle to pay for essentials like gas and electricity, they’re rightly outraged at the thought of funding ornamental caps for which bears are killed.” A vast majority of Brits oppose the use of real bearskin fur on the Queen’s Guard’s caps, a new poll from PETA shows. The survey carried out by …
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Stella McCartney to launch “the world’s first-ever commercial luxury bag” made from mushrooms
The vegan Frayme Mylo bag is made from mycelium – an infinitely renewable network of fungal threads – which marks a huge milestone for sustainable fashion. Luxury fashion brand Stella McCartney is all set to commercially launch the world’s first bag made from Mylo, a vegan mushroom leather later this year. The design called the …
Dunkin’, Beyond Meat sued for stealing a vegan company’s patented slogan
The food giants rolled out a sandwich in 2019 with the allegedly stolen slogan “Plant-Based, Great Taste.” Dunkin’ and Beyond Meat have been sued by a vegan food producer over an alleged trademark infringement. Vegadelphia Foods claims that the food giants stole the Philadelphia company’s ‘plant-based’ slogan for their joint sandwich in 2019. Trademark battle …
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Leonardo DiCaprio invests in Lewis Hamilton’s Neat Burger
The actor turned environmentalist has joined Neat Burger as a strategic investor Leonardo DiCaprio has been named one of the investors in vegan restaurant chain Neat Burger’s latest investment round. The Lewis Hamilton-backed fast-food company launched a $30 million Series B fundraise with US investors and DiCaprio has joined the group as a strategic investor. …
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Vegan scrambled eggs go on sale at major UK supermarket
OGGS has launched vegan scrambled eggs in Sainsbury’s stores across the UK. UK vegan bakery brand OGGS has rolled out Scrambled OGGS, a plant-based innovation that looks and cooks just like a chicken egg and can be used to recreate breakfast classics. According to OGGS’ research, 18% of vegans miss eating eggs at breakfast time …
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Glue traps are now banned in England
“This law is great news for mice and rats, but also for the many unintended victims who get stuck in the glue, such as delicate birds, grass snakes, frogs and hedgehogs.” Glue traps which are widely used to catch mice and rats will be banned across England after a government-backed Private Members Bill received unanimous …
Lewis Hamilton-backed vegan burger chain expands to the US
Neat Burger’s first US address will be Manhattan in New York City. Vegan food chain Neat Burger is set to open its first US location in Manhattan in New York City this Autumn. The vegan food chain, which is backed by F1 champ Lewis Hamilton, offers plant-based cheese burgers, chicken burgers, hot dogs, tater tots, …
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Retail giant Moda Operandi ditches fur and exotic animal skins
“Exotic skins and fur belong on the animals born with them, not on collars or clutches.” Luxury online retailer Moda Operandi has confirmed that it has banned fur and exotic animal skins. The move came about after People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) sent the company footage of horrific animal suffering within the …
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Three critically endangered Sumatran tigers die caught in animal traps
It is estimated that fewer than 400 Sumatran tigers remain in the wild. Three critically endangered Sumatran tigers have died after being caught in traps on Indonesia’s Sumatra island. This is the latest blow for a species whose numbers are estimated to have dropped to about several hundreds. Local authorities found two of the dead …
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Carl Icahn blasts McDonald’s for giving ‘hollow’ responses to ‘animal welfare violations’
The billionaire activist investor has been pushing the fast-food giant to stop pulling the wool over people’s eyes, and finally deliver on its animal welfare promises. Carl Icahn, a feared investor and animal welfare advocate has called out McDonald’s leadership for “failing” its investors and misleading the public about its animal welfare practices. The 86-year-old …
42% of US campus menus to move towards plant-based
“Any sustainability plan that’s meant to create real change—and not just be greenwashing jargon—will center on shifting from a meat-heavy menu to one that’s focused on plant-based entrées.” Hundreds of universities across the US are set to have more plant-based menu options on their menus in the coming years. The move has been initiated by …
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