Angelina Jolie poses covered in bees to raise pollinator conservation awareness
“Pollinators of course are extremely vital to our life and our environment. And so we have to understand scientifically what happens if we lose them.” Hollywood actor, director, and humanitarian Angelina Jolie has covered herself in bees for a striking portrait for National Geographic released on World Bee Day in a bid to draw attention …
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Vegan milk maker Oatly prices IPO at $17, raises $1.4 billion
The Swedish company has sold 84.4 million depositary shares for $17 each, raising $1.43 billion. Today, plant-based food giant Oatly has released its shares to the public with an estimated total valuation of $10 billion. The initial public offering (IPO) has been in the works for just under a year, and this is the first …
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Food giant Richmond adds meat-free rashers to vegan range
The new meat alternative is the fifth addition to an expanding range that includes plant-based burgers, sausages, mince, and meatballs as well. UK’s biggest meat producer Richmond is expanding its vegan range by announcing the launch of meat-free bacon rashers in supermarkets this month. The soy protein-based rashers are described to be ‘the tastiest, crispiest, …
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Italian fashion house Valentino joins fur-free club
“At this rate, not a single designer will still be selling fur next year—and no wonder, since no kind shopper will buy it.” Luxury fashion house Valentino has decided to take a ‘fur-free stance’. The iconic Italian designer is the latest brand to announce that it will phase out fur from all future collections by …
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Nestlé launches vegan hot dogs and reformulated awesome burger as demand soars
“With more people eager to try delicious plant-based options, we’re excited to bring an even greater variety of favourites to consumers’ backyards and kitchens this summer.” Nestlé-owned Sweet Earth Foods is expanding its range adding Vegan Jumbo Hot Dogs and plant-based jerky to its US lineup as demand for alt protein products continues to rise. …
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Rapper Drake backs vegan chicken brand as part of $40 million investment
“I was immediately drawn to the Daring team’s mission to transform how we eat and I am excited to invest in and support a product I enjoy.” Plant-based chicken company, Daring Foods Inc., has announced it secured a $40 million investment to ‘dramatically scale its rapid retail and foodservice growth’– and one of the backers …
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s toddler eats ‘vegan five times a week’
“Whenever possible, Meghan creates plant-based, brightly coloured dishes for Archie as opposed to anything meat or fish based. He loves it.” Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s toddler is being raised on a largely plant-based diet. According to reports, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, who recently turned two, is thriving in LA’s outdoorsy lifestyle and has taken to …
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Lewis Hamilton-backed vegan burger chain to open in Stratford
Neat Burger is planning to launch seven outlets across London by the end of 2021 in response to the ‘high demand for a totally plant-based offering’. Vegan food chain Neat Burger – backed by Lewis Hamilton – is ‘rapidly’ expanding its presence across the UK. Neat Burger-which opened its first outlet in central London in …
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Photo of Aussie man surfing on crocodile down river sparks outrage
“Animals are not surfboards, and we should no more be applauding a person who “surfs” on a crocodile than we should applaud jockeys who whip horses or marine park trainers who ride on dolphins’ fins.” An Australian tradie has caused a stir after an image that appeared to show him surfing on top of a …
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Home furnishing giant ditches alpaca wool following undercover investigation
“Drab decor made from the fleece of struggling alpacas is out.” Home furnishing giant Williams-Sonoma has pledged to stop sourcing alpaca wool after an exposé revealed inhumane animal torture. The American consumer retail company joins a slew of high street fashion giants including Marks & Spencer, Overstock, UNIQLO, Valentino, Columbia Sportswear, and New Look in …
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American author Jessica Seinfeld to launch vegan cookbook to encourage those ‘who cannot quite commit’
‘Vegan, At Times’, features flavorful, affordable, and robust plant-based meals that are so easy to make you might forget they’re vegan. American author and philanthropist Jessica Seinfeld is launching a vegan cookbook later this year. Titled ‘Vegan, At Times’, the cookbook features over 120 plant-based meals and is ‘for those who cannot quite commit and …
Vegan bride upset after in-laws refuse to add meat-free options to wedding menu because ‘they’re paying’
The bride-to-be took to a wedding forum on Facebook to vent out her frustration and seek advice. A vegan bride has been asked to ‘eat around the meat’ on her wedding day by her future in-laws. The anonymous woman posted about her predicament in a closed wedding forum on Facebook, according to Daily Mail. In …