China to ditch animal testing on most imported cosmetics this May
Cruelty-free brands will soon be able to sell their products in China once the country lifts its animal testing policy from most imported cosmetics. From 1st May 2021, China will waive off its mandatory animal testing clause for imported cosmetics. Up until now, any cosmetics brand selling in China required animal testing by law. However, …
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1 in 3 Brits feel vegan diet is a solution to tackle climate crisis, the Vegan Society reveals
“Many of the climate solutions on offer can only be achieved if implemented together and promoting plant-based diets is one solution that unlocks several others including reduced deforestation and less water and land use.” One in three Brits think the government should promote vegan and plant-based diets to tackle the climate crisis. The data comes …
The Herbivorous Butcher to open Minnesota’s first 100% vegan fried chicken restaurant
“Our mission has always been to try to save the world by bridging the gap for omnivores that haven’t quite made the full jump to veganism yet.” Walch siblings behind the Herbivorous Butcher – the first vegan butcher shop in the US – are now gearing up to open their 100% vegan fried chicken shop. …
Lebanon hospital becomes ‘world’s first’ to serve only vegan meals to patients
“Adopting a plant-based exclusive diet has been scientifically proven not only to stop the evolution of certain diseases but it can also reverse them.” This month, a hospital in Beirut, Lebanon became the very first hospital to start serving exclusively plant-based food to its patients. According to Hayek Hospital, it overhauled its menu to ‘tackle …
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UK to ban ‘barbaric’ foie gras in post-Brexit move
Animal Welfare Minister Lord Goldsmith said ‘foie gras is unbearably barbaric’. The UK Government is exploring the idea of banning the sale and import of foie gras in a post-Brexit move. According to government sources, Animal Welfare Minister Lord Goldsmith is working on introducing the ban ‘in the next few months.’ after ‘calling it ‘unbearably …
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Leonardo DiCaprio urges 37m followers to reduce ‘just one beef burger’ per week to help fight climate change
“Shifting from animal meat to the plant-based meats developed by Beyond Meat is one of the most powerful measures someone can take to reduce their impact on our climate.” Movie star and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio has called on his followers to support the climate change movement by eating less meat. The Academy Award-winning actor, who …
Joaquin Phoenix wears pro-vegan hoodie at Golden Globes 2021
The actor wore a hoodie with an Animal Equality logo at the Golden Globes 2021 awards ceremony. Multiple award-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix has once again used his celebrity platform as a “voice for the voiceless.” At this year’s Golden Globes ceremony held on 28th Feb, the Joker star appeared, wearing jeans, sneakers, and a zip-up …
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Black-owned vegan meat company lands $300,000 deal with Shark Tank Investor Mark Cuban
“This gives us the resources that allow us to position our brand against any competitor, where I know we will win on the flavor and quality.” American billionaire entrepreneur and television personality Mark Cuban has invested US$300,000 for a 22% stake in Everything Legendary, a black-owned vegan meat brand based in Washington, DC. The Hyattsville …
New study shows ‘wide range’ of diseases linked to regular consumption of meat
Consuming meat three or more times per week is linked to higher risks of adverse health outcomes including ischaemic heart disease, diabetes, and digestive disorders. Eating meat regularly has been linked to a higher risk of various diseases, including heart disease, pneumonia, digestive disorders, and diabetes, a new study published in BMC Medicine shows. The …
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50% of Burger King UK menu will be plant-based by 2031
“Over time the amount of beef that we are selling as a proportion of our total sales is reducing.” Burger King (BK) has growth plans outlined for the next nine years. According to the chain’s UK CEO Alasdair Murdoch, BK’s long-term plan is to incorporate its menu with at least 50% plant-based options by 2031 …
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H&M launches innovation platform – will debut cactus leather and castor oil yarn in upcoming collection
“Innovation Stories allows us to develop and grow, all while creating desirable and long-lasting pieces that we hope our customers will love and be proud of.” This month, Swedish fashion giant H&M is launching ‘Innovation Stories’- a new series of collections to further “innovation, sustainable fabrications and design.” The first line under the concept is …
Augustinus Bader’s cult cream just got a vegan upgrade
“Now that our Rich Cream is vegan, it’s an added bonus — it is the ultimate sign of respect for nature.” Iconic skincare care brand Augustinus Bader has just unveiled an upgraded vegan version of its award-winning hero The Rich Cream after ditching animal ingredients from its formulation. The Rich Cream Upgrade builds on the …
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