KFC unveils plans for ‘zero carbon restaurant’ by 2040
“I passionately believe that we cannot address the urgent action [for climate change] that’s needed in the world today without businesses pulling their weight and playing their part.” KFC UK and Ireland has announced plans to develop a ‘KFC zero-carbon restaurant’ by 2040. Its new target forms part of an updated climate action strategy called …
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Boiling lobsters alive could be banned in new UK animal welfare bill
“We’re proud to have some of the highest animal welfare standards in the world and we are fully committed to strengthening them further to ensure all animals avoid any unnecessary pain, distress or suffering.” Boiling lobsters alive could soon be banned under new proposed animal welfare laws being chalked out by the UK government. It …
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NuttZo launches new vegan chocolate keto butter to provide ‘better-tasting, better-for-you swaps’
Fans of Keto butter can ‘expect a crunchy, rich chocolate blend with hints of rich pecan and nutty coconut, making it the perfect addition to toasts, fruit, baking recipes and smoothies’. NuttZo, makers of the original multi-nut and seed butter, has launched a new keto-friendly offering this summer. The Chocolate Keto Seven Nut and Seed …
Alan Cumming says meat on COP26 menu is like ‘serving beer at an Alcoholics Anonymous’
The Scots actor called offering meat on the summit’s menu ‘irresponsible’ and likened it to ‘serving beer at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting’. Actor and activist Alan Cumming has demanded plant-based foods be served at the COP26 – an environment-focused political event to be held in Glasgow this November. He compared serving meat at the conference …
UK-based food brand Oggs announces launch of vegan snack bar range
Following the skyrocketing demand for plant-based products, OGGS is releasing four new vegan snack bars. Oggs has announced that it is releasing a range of vegan snack bars in response to ‘growing demand for plant-based convenience snacks’. The range, which includes a quartet of vegan Brownie, Flapjack, Millionaire and Tiffin bars, joins the company’s existing …
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Carolina Herrera, Jean Paul Gaultier, and other Puig labels ditch exotic skins
The Spanish luxury fashion company ditching exotic skins signals ‘that no matter your taste in fashion, the skins of exotic animals have no place in fashion today.” Luxury fashion company Puig will no longer sell items made from the skins of snakes, crocodiles, and other exotic animals. The commitment means that Puig owned companies—which include …
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Activist and model Robyn Lawley praises serial vegan protestor for ‘storming’ KFC
Vegan activist Tash Peterson recently staged a protest at a KFC restaurant in Melbourne demanding it ends the ‘animal holocaust’. Australian model and activist Robyn Lawley has praised vegan activist Tash Peterson and her group for storming into a Melbourne KFC and staging an animal rights protest there. Peterson armed with fake blood and a …
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Six-time NBA champion Scottie Pippen launches ‘health-focused’ vegan popcorn brand
“We have something that we think that every kid should love, and that’s eating his vegetables and eating something that’s healthy.” NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen is launching a ‘health forward’ vegan popcorn brand that ‘sets a higher standard for plant-based snacks’. The former basketball player’s new venture is called Husk and is …
Jaden Smith and his mom donate vegan personal care products for LA’s homeless community
“We wanted to just continue to extend ourselves and to help the broader community. That’s what we do.” Celebrity musician and social advocate Jaden Smith will be donating vegan hygiene products for homeless residents in Skid Row, Los Angeles. Smith is joined by his mom Jada Pinkett Smith, who owns personal care brand – Hey …
Vegan food startup raises around $150k to make chocolate that ‘benefits people, animals and the planet’
“Everyone’s excited about our product because we are one of the first vegan milk chocolate companies, and we stand behind our values, which is being a company that doesn’t harm anyone.” Vegan start-up Trupo Treats has raised almost $150,000 – after launching a second crowdfunder in April this year – for its ethical chocolate venture. …
Footballer Christian Pulisic under fire over bizarre stunt with giant fish
“Abusing a threatened goliath grouper for a social media video is a new low, ”an animal rights group said reacting to the footballer’s viral video. Chelsea and USMNT midfielder Christian Pulisic has come under fire after posting a video of him doing kick-ups above a goliath grouper in the water whilst on holiday. In the …
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Ariana Grande to launch new cruelty-free vegan ‘God is A Woman’ perfume
‘God is a Woman’ is the ninth perfume by Ariana Grande. It is cruelty-free and made using naturally derived and 100% vegan ingredients. This week, American pop singer Ariana Grande announced the launch of her newest fragrance God Is A Woman. The latest perfume comes just one month after her secret wedding to Dalton Gomez. …
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