Cheltenham festival death toll rises to three, calls renewed to ban ‘the horror show’
‘More deaths are likely to follow, as horses used for racing commonly die of fatal injuries such as broken backs or are killed after sustaining broken legs’, says PETA The death toll at the ongoing Cheltenham festival has reached three. This year, Shallwehaveonemore, Born Patriot and Mindsmadeup have all died in the race week taking …
Galaxy to finally launch a vegan white chocolate, says Insider
While there is ‘no word yet on when / where this will be coming’, customers are already excited… Global confectionery giant Mars is adding a sixth flavour to its dairy free range with the launch of a new vegan chocolate Galaxy bar, according to an Insider. UK Snack Attack broke the news after posting an …
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Council dismisses Jeremy Clarkson opposition against vegan menus
“All we are doing with our local policy is highlighting the benefits of including more plant-based food in our diet – both to ourselves and our children, our agriculture and our planet.” TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson’s protest against a vegan-only food policy has fallen on deaf ears. The Oxfordshire council has decided to go ahead …
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Man given genetically modified pig heart dies after two months
The transplant was hailed a “truly remarkable breakthrough,” which could pave the way for future procedures. A US man, who became the first-ever recipient of a pig heart died two months after undergoing the world-first’s transplant surgery. 57-year-old David Bennett, a terminal heart disease patient, received the transplant on 7th January. The University of Maryland …
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Ex SeaWorld orca trainer urges Brits to ‘think twice before paying to see marine animals performing tricks’
“The power to shut down these cruel parks lies in every visitor’s hands.” An ex- SeaWorld trainer is urging the Brits to stop supporting marine parks this summer because of the rampant animal cruelty prevalent in these commercial settings. John Hargrove was a top ranked Sr. Orca Trainer in SeaWorld and later at Marineland in …
First-ever 100% vegan cooking competition coming to US mainstream TV
The program, called Peeled, will air on US TV in the summer of 2022. Mainstream US television is all set to get its first all-vegan culinary competition show this summer. The currently under-production show is titled Peeled and is created by vegan digital platform vKind. vKind, is a leading US search platform that connects verified …
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Nearly half of Brits can’t think of ditching meat to live more sustainably
The survey also found that 68% agree they aren’t doing everything they could to help the environment while 27% are confused about how best to be eco-friendly. A recent study by Hyundai found that millions of Brits can’t bear the idea of giving up meat despite a majority of them feeling guilty over how little …
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Starbucks rival goes vegan, launches plant-based spring menu
“At a time when most consumers are lucky to find one plant-based option in restaurants, Peet’s is taking our commitment to the next level with a menu that highlights high quality vegan ingredients that taste delicious and have great flavor.” With the plant-based movement soaring, a major US food chain has unveiled a full-on spring …
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Scarlett Johansson debuts vegan skincare line while BeckyG launches her vegan brand in Ulta
More and more celebrities are joining the clean beauty bandwagon amid rising awareness regarding ‘cruelty-free beauty’ and increased demand for ‘personal care products’. This week, Scarlett Johansson, launched her highly anticipated plant-based and cruelty-free skincare line, The Outset. The range has five essential products: a cleanser, prep serum, moisturizer, night cream, and eye cream. The …
Pigs express their emotions through grunts, study reveals
“The study demonstrates that animal sounds provide great insight into their emotions.” In a first of its kind research, scientists have decoded a way to translate pig grunts into actual emotions across an extended number of conditions and life stages. With the help of artificial intelligence, an international team of researchers has developed a pig …
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Burger King launches two vegan Katsu burgers
“We know Katsu curry is one of the nation’s favourite flavours, so we can’t wait for people to try these twists on our classic Whopper® and Royale.” Burger King UK has introduced a Japanese-inspired Katsu Curry range, including two new meat-free katsu burgers. The katsu range is for a limited period only and will be …
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Indian startup unveils ‘world’s first’ heat stable vegan boiled egg
“Our goal is to create a non-judgemental food brand of the future that is people, planet, and palate friendly for the better imperfect consumer.” Indian startup Evo Foods has unveiled what it claims to be the first ever heat-stable, plant-based boiled egg. The product is the latest addition …
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