Meatless Farm offers consumers investment opportunity with £5M crowdfunding campaign
“Our quest at Meatless Farm is to shape a new global food system as an investment in our future, by nurturing the natural planet and democratising plant-based food.” Vegan meat giant The Meatless Farm has launched its first retail investor funding round with Crowdcube. The company is seeking to raise up to £5 million through …
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri grants $25,000 to San Diego vegan food truck as part of restaurant reboot program
The world-famous TV host awarded the money to San Diego’s vegan food truck – Rollin’ Roots. World-famous chef and restaurateur Guy Fieri has awarded $25,000 to a San Diego vegan restaurant owner as part of Guy’s Restaurant Reboot presented by LendingTree on 12 June. The reboot program is part of Fieri’s partnership with the California …
Nestlé’s vegan-friendly KitKat V just launched in Sainsbury’s across UK
The vegan KitKat costs £1 and is certified vegan by the Vegan Society. Nestlé’s new vegan KitKat chocolate has hit Sainsbury’s shelves, according to reports. The new dairy-free bar – called KitKat V- features chocolate blended with a rice-based alternative to milk for a ‘perfect balance’ between crispy wafer and smooth chocolate. The cocoa used …
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Chelsea Handler says she won’t go vegan because ‘vegan people fart a lot’
The 45-year-old follows a vegetarian diet and is open to ‘not eating animals’. Chelsea Handler has cited one of the most outlandish reasons for not adopting a complete plant-based diet. According to her ‘vegans fart a lot’, and is a strong enough reason to put her off. The comedian gave her opinion during a WIRED …
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Birds Eye launches vegan version of its classic frozen fish fingers
Birds Eye launched its Green Cuisine brand back in 2019 to roll out veganised versions of some of its iconic frozen meat-based products with the Fishless Fingers being the latest. Birds Eye has announced it is launching a vegan version of its hugely popular frozen fish fingers. The newest product adds to the brand’s Green …
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Cambridge scientists create vegan ‘spider silk’ to replace single-use plastic
“There is a huge, huge issue of plastic pollution in the world, and we are in the fortunate position to be able to do something about it.” Cambridge scientists have created biodegradable ‘vegan spider silk’ that could replace single-use plastic in thousands of products. This plant-derived material has been developed to mimic the molecular structure …
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Kate del Castillo to tell SeaWorld to reinvent itself or ‘sink along with other animal-exploiting businesses’
“When will SeaWorld recognize that in order to survive, it must stop sexually abusing and forcibly impregnating dolphins and whales and instead transfer them to seaside sanctuaries?” Mexican-American actress Kate del Castillo will be urging marine amusement park SeaWorld to reinvent itself and do away with its animal-exploiting businesses. During the company’s annual online meeting …
Seaspiracy filmmakers launch Crowdfunder to ramp up pressure on world leaders to make 30% oceans ‘no take zones’ by 2030
The Crowdfunder campaign is a means to amplify the ocean-conservation message and ‘demand world leaders to do the right thing; a demand to become the stewards of the oceans they claim to be’. Ali and Lucy Tabrizi – directors of the hit Netflix documentary Seaspiracy – have launched a Crowdfunder campaign to ensure the awareness …
Governor approves nine bills to protect Hawaii’s sharks and other aquatic resources
The new ocean conservation-oriented laws come to offset the “unprecedented” challenges brought on by declining ocean populations, climate change, heatwaves, coral bleaching, and greater man-made water pollution. This week, Governor David Ige signed into law nine bills meant to safeguard Hawaii’s marine resources on World Oceans Day. The American politician and engineer noted that Hawaii …
Israel becomes first country in the world to ban fur sales
The ‘historic’ ban signed into law by environmental protection minister Gila Gamliel will exempt the use of fur in ‘scientific research, education or instruction, and for religious purposes or tradition.’ Israel has become the first country in the world to ban the sale of fur. The bill was passed into law by environmental protection minister …
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Vans launches first vegan-friendly, eco-conscious sneaker collection
Vans’ Eco Theory capsule is one of the brand’s first steps to ‘broader sustainable living’. Iconic streetwear brand Vans has launched its first sustainable vegan shoe collection in the US. The new Eco Theory range is a nod to the company’s ‘holistic approach to health and sustainability’. It combines environmental consciousness with the classic Vans …
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Jane Fonda blasts Biden for failing to take ‘bold or fast’ action on climate crisis
“We’re up against time. The scientists say we have less than nine years to cut our emissions in half.” American actress and environmentalist Jane Fonda has blasted POTUS Joe Biden for not being ‘bold’ or ‘fast’ enough to tackle the climate crisis. The celebrity made the comments to call out the Biden administration for not …