Four lions in Spanish zoo test positive for coronavirus
The Barcelona zoo is now the second zoo where large felines have contracted coronavirus following the Bronx Zoo in New York, where four tigers and three lions tested positive for COVID-19 in April. Veterinary authorities of Barcelona zoo have revealed that four lions have tested positive for COVID-19. According to the zoo, three females named …
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New Lady Gaga inspired vegan cookies launched by Oreo
“This collab is inspired by the world of Chromatica, where kindness rules all things.” America’s favorite cookie brand Oreo has created a limited-edition vegan cookie in partnership with pop icon Lady Gaga. The new vanilla-flavored Oreos are inspired by the singer’s latest Chromatica album and feature pink-tinted golden cookies filled with green-hue crème. The cookies …
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‘We can completely replace the use of animals as a food technology by 2035,’ says Impossible Foods CEO
“It’s game over for the incumbent industry –they just don’t know it yet.” Impossible Foods Founder says he is confident of replacing the use of animals as a food technology by 2035. Pat Brown, a geneticist and CEO of Impossible Foods, made the comments at the recently held Web Summit conference. Others at the 100,000-attendee …
Meat alternatives orders surge by 463% on Grubhub in 2020
Grubhub’s annual “Year in Food” report revealed that the single biggest vegan order on the platform was for 300 bean burritos. Plant-based food orders have spiked by 463 % in 2020, American delivery platform Grubhub’s recent report reveals. The online platform’s annual “Year in Food” report, analyzed over 30 million orders to find the popularity …
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Coca-Cola, Pepsi and Nestlé are top plastic polluters for third year in a row, says report
“These companies claim to be addressing the plastic crisis, yet they continue to invest in false solutions while teaming up with oil companies to produce even more plastic.” Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Nestlé have been named the world’s top plastic polluters for the third year in a row. The three food giants have been accused of …
M&S just launched vegan ‘bacon’ in its Plant Kitchen range
The new pea-protein based bacon is priced at £3 for a pack of 10 rashers. Marks & Spencer has rolled out a vegan version of UK’s popular meat option- bacon – just in time for the festive season. The new vegan bacon is part of the brand’s growing Plant Kitchen range. The upmarket retailer’s latest …
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World’s first cell-based lobster meat launched in Singapore
“Our mission is to develop cell-based crustacean meats that are contributing towards a cleaner and healthier seafood industry and solving for the inefficiencies around global protein production.” Singapore-based Shiok Meats has created the world’s first cell-based lobster meat in an effort to ‘solve the inefficiencies around global protein production’. The food tech start-up introduced its …
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Robbie Williams falls back on vegan diet after test reveals highest mercury poisoning
The 46-year-old musician had recently added animal products like fish to his diet after going vegan in 2017. A recent health scare has prompted Robbie Williams to switch back to a “plant based” diet. According to Daily Star, the iconic singer’s recent medical tests revealed abnormally high mercury levels in his system after he added …
First plant-based burger added to Burger King Mexico menu
“Research shows that, in the last six years, the number of people looking for an alternative to animal meat has almost doubled in Mexico.” The Burger King recently rolled out the Whopper Vegetal at 201 locations across Mexico. It is the first time the chain has added a meatless burger to the menu. The Whopper …
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TV star Lisa Snowdon ‘proud’ of body after ditching booze and going vegan
Lisa Snowdon has lost weight, improved the quality of her sleep and has been able to curb her sugar cravings after going vegan. Lisa Snowdon has “reset” her body as she opened up on the benefits of ditching alcohol and following a plant-based diet. The English TV presenter and former model took to Instagram to …
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UK poll shows 20% Brits will cook a fully vegan Christmas dinner this year
“Our survey results show people are increasingly willing to forgo their traditional Christmas foodie treats for healthier alternatives even when it makes cooking vegan for the whole family.” 1 in 5 Brits will serve an entirely vegan Christmas dinner this year, a poll reveals. The survey has been conducted by cheese giant Applewood wherein it …
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Vegan Society says ‘it is not always possible or practicable to avoid animal use’, amid Covid-19 vaccine controversy
“All vaccines currently are tested on animals, at this stage it is impossible to have a vaccine that has been created without animal use.” A controversy has broken out after the UK approved the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for the coronavirus. The vaccine, which has shown to have 95% efficacy in its final trials, has been authorised …