Vegan charity urges Sarah Jessica Parker to make ‘SATC’ reboot fur-free
“Attitudes toward fur have shifted dramatically and most designers have discontinued it,” the charity’s senior VP said. Sarah Jessica Parker has been urged to ditch fur as news of HBO Max’s upcoming “Sex and the City” reboot surfaces. Vegan charity PETA has written to Parker – who is an executive producer on the new series …
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Fast-food chain backed by Lewis Hamilton launches UK’s first vegan fish burger
“Neat Burger thought it was about time for a change, giving consumers a tasty fish-alternative!” This week, Lewis Hamilton backed Neat Burger has launched what it describes as UK’s very first plant-based Fish Burger. The sandwich, which Neat Burger promises to rival non-vegan fish burgers in both taste and environmental credentials, is a call on …
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L’Oréal group just banned badger, goat, and other animal-hair brushes
“There’s no acceptable reason to use brushes that contain animal hair, whether for applying make-up, shaving, or painting – especially when there are so many high-performing vegan bristles available.” This week, French fashion giant L’Oréal pledged to remove badger, goat, and all other animal hair from its makeup brushes. The move comes after PETA US …
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Tesco reports record vegan Christmas sales as COVID boosts interest in sustainability
“The increased interest in plant-based and vegan products, and the company’s success in reducing plastic, reveals just how important sustainability is to contemporary grocery retailing in the UK.” Tesco has reported having a “record” vegan Christmas as sales of the retailer’s largest-ever Plant Chef range spiked by more than 90%. The data comes after the …
Taco Bell to add potatoes back to its veggie menu following fan backlash
The fast-food chain is not only bringing back potatoes but also trialing Beyond Meat for a new plant-based offering. Taco Bell has announced that potatoes will be officially back on its US menu following fan pressure. The move comes after the beloved spuds were snipped off the menu in July 2020, to pare down the …
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Vegan meat start-up on course to make £1,000,000 in Veganuary sales
Vegan brand THIS is on course for a bumper Veganuary with record first-week retail sale figures. London-based vegan meat startup THIS is on a massive growth trajectory. The company has already sold more than £300,000 worth of goods in the first week of 2021. According to the brand, this figure indicates that it is set …
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Vegan entrepreneurs set to ‘disrupt pet food industry’ with plant-based options
“The opportunity to create a positive dietary shift for our furry friends is huge.” Damien Clarkson and Judy Nadel, the team behind Vevolution – an events and media company that supports plant-based innovators – has announced plans to disrupt the dog food industry with their new venture -The PACK. The couple has teamed up with …
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Greta Thunberg symbolised on Swedish postage stamps
The teenage climate activist is part of a stamp series that depict 16 environmental quality goals drawn up by the Swedish government. Today, Sweden’s postal service PostNord will issue stamps featuring climate activist Greta Thunberg who shot to fame for her iconic school strikes. According to the national postal service, the stamp is part of …
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Wallis Day urges fans to go vegan for a ‘brighter future’
“I’m proud to be part of the vegan revolution that’s taking place around the world.” Vegan actor Wallis Day is calling on fans to go vegan and embrace a brighter, sensitive future for the animals and the planet. The actor whose new film, Infinite, is set for release in May stars in a new PETA …
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Aussie vegans are opting for vasectomies to ‘benefit the environment’
“They describe having a child as being worse than a full year of you reusing and recycling, so a lifetime of reusing recycling.” A growing number of Australian men are getting a vasectomy and the trend is reportedly even higher in vegans. Data shows that Australia has the second-highest vasectomy rate in the world (after …
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More than half of vegan daters refuse to date a meat-eater, new study says
“Cooking and enjoying a meal together can be an expression of love, and food is often a focal point in many relationships.” Over half of vegans in the UK identify as Vegansexuals – someone who only dates other vegans, a new study reveals. A new survey commissioned by Subway looked at the issues that food …
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Bristol crowned most vegan-friendly city in the UK
The city ranked just above London, Edinburgh, and Belfast as one of the top cities for vegans. Bristol has earned the top spot of being the most vegan-friendly city in the UK, according to new research. With over 1 million Brits now taking up a plant-based lifestyle – with many inspired by Veganuary- the study …
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