Ban on wild animals in Welsh travelling circuses starts today
“A ban sends an important statement about how Welsh society regards animals and that this country will not tolerate such outdated, unnecessary practices.” Following a successful campaign by the RSPCA, the ban on using wild animals in travelling circuses in Wales has come into force as of today, 1st December. Under the Wild Animals and …
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Sussex University launches ‘no beef or lamb on campus’ campaign
“Beef and lamb are the most environmentally destructive protein sources. As a university, Sussex has committed to Go Greener.” Climate conscious students of Sussex University want lamb and beef products banned from campus food outlets. The campaign follows the University declaring a climate emergency last year. The ‘no beef or lamb on campus’ initiative has …
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The Queen’s Gambit star Anya Taylor-Joy says she has been ‘the healthiest’ on a vegan diet
“I got into it because it’s the most ecologically conscious choice you can make as a consumer.” Movie star Anya Taylor-Joy has revealed the health benefits she has experienced while following a vegan diet. Many fans chiefly know the former model and actress for her role as Beth in The Queen’s Gambit. However, she has …
Award-winning vegan kebab chain to open ‘biggest site yet’ in Manchester
The Manchester location will be the brand’s fifth restaurant in the UK. Popular vegan kebab chain, What the Pitta, has announced the opening of its fifth eatery in Manchester. The venue will be its fifth, with the 3 spots in London: Shoreditch, Camden, and Croydon and one in Brighton. According to the owners Cem Yildiz …
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Hungary bans fur farming of mink, foxes and more after COVID-19 spread on mink farms raise ‘public health concerns’
“As long as the animal exploitation of fur farming is tolerated, the potential for reservoirs of animal to human pathogens will persist.” On Wednesday, 26 November, Hungary joined other countries in banning the breeding of mink, fox, polecats or ferrets, and coypu for their fur. Although none of the species are currently farmed for fur …
First vegan supermarket to open in Amsterdam
A survey to gauge customer attitude towards a vegan supermarket revealed that 56.4 % said they would definitely shop at the Vegan Fresco. A 100 % vegan supermarket will be opening in Amsterdam, the Netherlands in January 2021, according to Het Parool. Vegan Fresco, stocking plant-based products from all over Europe, will open its doors …
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Vegan Tik Tok Sensation Tabitha Brown says going vegan healed her chronic pain
The social media star was a guest chef on the Red Table Talk show. Vegan influencer and TikTok star Tabitha Brown recently shared her inspirational story of how she became a vegan and turned her life around, whilst appearing on an American web television talk show. The Eden, North Carolina-native made the revelations on the …
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UK’s first permanent vegan butcher launches vegan Christmas festive meat box at £13.75 per head
The vegan Christmas feast box contains all the classic Christmas dishes including a turkey, meatloaf en-croute, ham, pastrami and more. Rudy’s – the spectacular vegan diner and UK’s first vegan butcher has launched its first Christmas Meat Feast Box for four priced at £13.75 per head. It created the box so that vegans can enjoy all …
NFL player Cam Newton reveals his Vegan Thanksgiving menu plans
The star football player has been vegan since February 2019 and will have traditional family recipes veganized this year for the festive season. New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton is looking forward to enjoying a vegan thanksgiving with his family this year. The vegan athlete recently shared how he plans to celebrate the holiday minus …
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Joaquin Phoenix attends Burlington vigil honouring fallen animal advocate Regan Russell
Outspoken vegan Joaquin Phoenix regularly attends pig vigils and also speaks out against animal cruelty, environmental destruction, and the exploitation of slaughterhouse workers. Joaquin Phoenix joined fellow animal activists to attend a vigil and pay tribute to Regan Russell, an activist who was killed by a pig transport truck while protesting outside a pork processing …
M&S Food’s new ‘Innovation Hub’ to galvanise vegan food and sustainability trends
The new team will go live in January 2021 and will work with technology partners to develop new food lines as well as address sustainability issues that span the industry. Marks & Spencer is working out a new strategy to capitalize the vegan food industry. The upmarket retailer has announced the launch of an Innovation …
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50% of IKEA restaurants will be plant-based by 2025
“IKEA is taking a full value chain approach to contributing to sustainable food systems.” Swedish furniture giant IKEA has announced a new set of food commitments in an effort to make “healthy and sustainable food more affordable and desirable to the many people.” In a pre-event for the UN Food Systems Summit 2021, the company …
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