Squeaky Bean to launch 3 vegan sandwich meat flavours in Waitrose stores
Squeaky Bean has announced a new vegan ready-to-eat range launching in all Waitrose stores on 1st April. The plant-based brand has expanded its vegan range with 3 types of sandwich meat slices to attract meat eaters and flexitarians open to trying other options as well as provide alternatives to the 39% of Brits who have …
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Plant-based diets ‘help prevent asthma and manage symptoms’, says study
A new study has highlighted that plant-based foods can improve one’s chances against respiratory illnesses including asthma and COVID-19. A new study published in the online journal Nutrition Reviews examines the role of a plant-based diet in the management and prevention of asthma. With the ongoing COVID-19 virus affecting respiratory pathways, experts believe the findings …
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‘Seafood’ now contains 283% more parasites than it did in 1980s
The study is important from ‘a public health standpoint, and for understanding what’s going on with marine mammal populations that aren’t thriving.’ A study led by the University of Washington called – “It’s a Wormy World” – has shown that fish including Sashimi, nigiri and other forms of raw fish are carrying 283 times more …
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UK’s top 10 best vegan kebabs revealed in PETA’s new list
The vegan kebabs will “thrill diners with classic-tasting cuisine that doesn’t involve the grilled flesh of gentle animals,” says PETA. Animal rights organization-PETA has released a list of the top 10 places to find vegan kebabs in the UK. According to PETA, these outlets serve tasty plant-based dishes with “moreish meaty flavour,” and “zero cruelty.” …
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Kat Von D urges people to stop hoarding, donates entire supply of tattoo shop’s gloves and aprons to local hospital
‘This type of hoarding has created massive shortages in hospitals leaving doctors, nurses and health workers dangerously ill-equipped to take care of patients and protect themselves.’ With medical workers and local hospitals facing an acute shortage of gloves and masks amid the coronavirus outbreak, vegan makeup mogul Kat von D donated her shop’s entire supply …
UK’s first vegan frozen pizza company launches new doorstep delivery for customers in coronavirus lockdown
One Planet Pizza has preponed the official nationwide launch of its new home delivery service-OPP Direct to help customers in coronavirus lockdown. With the coronavirus spread forcing people into lockdowns, businesses in general are suffering. In an effort to reach out to more people, the award-winning frozen vegan pizza company has brought forward its One …
Jack Black ditches meat to support his health and help fight climate change
Actor Jack Black has pledged to stop eating red meat to “help limit catastrophic climate change and support my mental health.” Jurassic Park actor Jack Black has pledged to stop eating meat as part of the My Eco Resolution initiative. In a video, the comedian revealed, “My eco resolution is to stop eating red meat. I’m …
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JUST Egg wins prestigious NEXTY Award for ‘Best New Frozen Product’
JUST Egg is the first plant-based product to have won the NEXTY Award in the frozen food category. Calling the Folded JUST Egg a ‘revelation’, the jury panel announced the California based food technology startup, a winner for developing a product that ‘inspires the industry to move towards a more healthy, sustainable future for people …
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Vegan meat sales in the US spike by 280% amid coronavirus pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a staggering 279.8 % increase in plant-based meat sales in the US. According to a market research report released by Nielsen, US consumers are opting for plant-based meat alternatives like never before. The report comparing sales data for 2 weeks of March with the same period last year showed …
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Award winning vegan kebab brand to continue to dish out healthy meals amid lockdown
‘Feeding you vegan kebabs is the least we can do.’ After the UK’s Prime Minister issued a stark directive instructing Britons to stay away from public places including bars and restaurants in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the hospitality industry is in a dire situation. With no footfall some have been forced to shut shop, …
WATCH: Vegan comedian Laura Clery releases hilarious quarantine workout spoof video
While streets are empty, social media sites have been jammed with people finding ingenious ways to fill their time in home quarantine with creative, hilarious and wild videos. Even as the novel COVID-19 goes on a viral spree infecting countries and forcing people to self-isolate and practice social distancing, social media has gone viral too, …
Vegan food company donates $210,000 worth of plant-based seafood to food banks amid coronavirus crisis
Vegan seafood brand Sophie’s Kitchen has donated nearly 3000 cases of Lemon Grass Toona to food shelters catering the needy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Miles Woodruff, the CEO of Sophie’s kitchen- a plant-based seafood brand personally reached out to food shelters in Second Harvest Silicon Valley, Contra Costa and Solano County, and Food Banks of …
