New Zealand becomes first country to ban thin plastic bags from supermarkets
The new ban on thin bags will eliminate 150 million plastic produce bags from circulation each year. This week, New Zealand became the first country to officially ban all single-use plastic that supermarket customers use to collect their fruit and vegetables. The move is part of a bigger campaign against single-use plastics. In a bid …
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Global beauty brand Avon takes first steps towards Leaping Bunny approval
Cruelty Free International’s Leaping Bunny programme is the globally recognized gold standard for cruelty-free products. Global vegan beauty brand Avon has partnered with Cruelty Free International, to get certified under the Leaping Bunny programme. Avon is a direct-selling company in the beauty, household, and personal care categories. It has been in business for over 130 …
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IKEA to introduce plant-based version of iconic hot dog
“We want to offer more plant-based alternatives with a lower climate impact. Choosing plant-based food often impacts climate footprint less than animal-based options.” Vegans in Europe will be delighted to learn that they can soon enjoy plant-based versions of Ikea’s iconic hot dogs. The brand has developed its new recipe in a modern way with …
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UK ice cream brand Jude’s just launched the ‘ultimate’ vegan ice cream tasting box
The Ultimate Plant Based Ice Cream Tasting Box features six flavours including Jude’s newest plant-based flavours Mint Chocolate and Strawberry. British ice cream brand Jude’s has launched a vegan ice cream tasting box packed with six flavours. The Ultimate Plant Based Ice Cream Tasting Box is available on its website shop from today (3 July). …
Plant-based Lurpak to hit UK supermarket shelves soon
According to the brand, customers can expect the ‘same kind of premium product’ as the regular dairy version of Lurpak, at a comparable price point. Arla has officially announced the launch of a plant-based version of its classic Lurpak butter. According to the Danish-Swedish brand, the new product will hit UK and Denmark supermarket shelves …
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This is not a sport this is murder: NFL fans react after free agent Carson Wentz brags about black bear killing
Wentz also runs a hunting YouTube channel Wentz Bros Outdoors and has hunted several animals including ducks, deer and turkeys in the past. NFL free agent Carson Wentz has come under stark criticism after posting an image of a dead black bear that he bow-hunted. The NFL QB was on a trip to Atlanta recently …
Kraft launches new chickpea-based vegan cheese slices to ‘set a new standard for plant-based innovation’
The new dairy-free Kraft NotCheese Slices are made of chickpea and coconut oil and have no artificial flavours or dyes. The Kraft Heinz Company is launching vegan cheese slices after partnering with Chile’s The Not Company (NotCo). The companies teamed up last year to develop co-branded plant-based products in a bid to “reshape the food …
Heavenly Desserts collaborates with Itsu on vegan chocolate bao buns
“Sweet Bao is a historic breakthrough – every now and then, the team hits a bullseye; this is one such lucky example.” Heavenly Desserts has partnered with Asian-inspired brand Itsu to offer sweet chocolate bao buns at its 48 UK locations. The dessert franchise has gained exclusive rights to serve Itsu’s newly launched buns. According …
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Bella Ramsey and Halle Bailey top PETA’s list of the Most Beautiful Vegan Celebrities of 2023
PETA has recognized the young trailblazers for their “commitment to veganism”. The vegans of the world have more role models to look up to, as this year’s winners of the Most Beautiful Vegan Celebrities crown are Halle Bailey and Bella Ramsey. They join the ranks of past winners like Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Jhené Aiko, and …
King Charles joins YouTube to tackle the climate crisis
“We have forgotten sometimes, I think, that we are part of nature. So what we do to the world around us we are doing totally to ourselves.” King Charles III has joined YouTube in hopes of addressing the climate crisis by communicating with more people. The British monarch launched a new channel for RE:TV, his …
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Canada finally bans cosmetic testing on animals
The ban in Canada has materialized after years of advocating from animal welfare activists and industry leaders. Canada has finally put a ban on cosmetic animal testing, as demand for cruelty-free products continues to soar. The county passed a powerful bill outlawing toxicity tests in a move described as “historic,” to spare the lives of …
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NFL agent Drew Rosenhaus under fire for posting a video of himself ‘wrestling’ with a shark
“Aquatic animals already suffer at the hands of anglers …, so they don’t need some wannabe macho man yanking on their tails for a few Twitter ‘likes.’” NFL agent Drew Rosenhaus faces stark criticism from animal charity PETA after the longtime player rep posted a video of himself wrestling with a shark. A well-known NFL …