Starbucks launches two new vegan drinks for spring- Pineapple Matcha and Golden Ginger
Starbucks has added two tropical, refreshing coconut milk beverages to kickstart the 2020 spring season. Inspired by California’s Venice Beach, Starbucks has debuted 2 vibrant vegan iced beverages as part of its limited-time spring menu across locations in the US. Both the drinks – the Iced Pineapple Matcha and Iced Golden Ginger Drinks contain coconut …
YOU’RE HIRED! Lord Alan Sugar invests £250,000 in a vegan bakery business
“The Apprentice” star Lord Sugar has partnered with 30-year-old bakery owner Carina Lepore to tap into the growing vegan market and rival Greggs with new innovative and tasty vegan dishes. Lord Sugar invested £250,000 to back bakery owner Carina Lepore, the 2019 winner of The Apprentice. Ms Lepore runs a family owned bakery – Dough …
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Wildlife hunter snares foxes, and ‘barbarically’ clubs and crushes them to death with his feet for the fur industry
A self-proclaimed lone fur trapper from North Pembrokeshire has been killing foxes to support the fur industry even as animal activists renew calls to ban the ‘barbaric’ practice of snaring animals. Although fur farming has been illegal in the UK since 2000, trapping with strict guidelines is still legal for certain wild animals such as …
Upset Vegan flyer calls out British Airways for serving butter and cheese with meal
British Airways has been slammed after a customer shared an in-flight meal picture that showed he was served butter and cheese. On board the British Airways flight BA288 on 1 March, Mark was travelling from Phoenix, US, to London Heathrow. According to The Independent, Mark snapped a picture of his in-flight meal, which he shared …
“I will not be silenced” – Thunberg tells her 30,000 supporters in Bristol climate change rally
The 17-year-old activist was completely in charge when she declared, “I will not be silenced when the world is on fire,” at the recent Bristol Youth Strike 4 Climate event. Greta Thunberg attended the 10th Bristol Youth Strike 4 Climate event, where she addressed at least 30,000 attendees, who had gathered to catch a glimpse …
Vegan kebab chain wins British Kebab Awards
The four-location chain has scooped the Best London Takeaway award in the 8th annual award ceremony which recognizes the best kebab-makers in the country. Co-founded by Cem Kaymaz-Yildiz and Roj Gul, the vegan kebab shop – What The Pitta beat The Charcoal Grill Plums to bag the Best Takeaway award at the eighth annual British …
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China finally implements a permanent ban on wildlife meat to stop virus spread
The deadly coronavirus outbreak has led China to permanently ban wildlife trade and consumption to help the country stop the virus from claiming more lives. In a fast-track decision, Chinese lawmakers implemented an immediate ban on the trade and consumption of wild animals to contain the virus that continues to claim victims in China and …
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Celebrity vegans blamed for ruining farmers’ mental health and wellbeing
UK’s National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has criticized Joaquin Phoenix and other vegan celebrities for demonizing the meat industry and causing undue stress to innocent farmers. Joaquin Phoenix’s resounding speech while accepting his Oscar award has sparked an outcry from the pro-meat industry group. Addressing the union’s annual conference, the president of the UK’s National Farmers’ …
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Tennis icon Serena Williams launches vegan leather line to tackle animal cruelty in the fashion industry
Tennis legend Serena Williams has launched a vegan fashion line to do her bit for the animals and the planet. While Williams debut collection in 2018 was about women empowerment and individuality, her recent collection -– S by Serena Spring 2020 is a tribute to her various travels across the world. Describing her new line …
McDonald’s debuts vegan ice cream in Germany
McDonald’s Germany has launched a vegan strawberry McFlurry to cater to the growing demands for vegan dessert. International fast-food giant McDonald’s recently introduced a vegan version of its Mc Flurry to its German locations, according to Peta Zwei. The group announced on Instagram that the fast food giant was testing its new Mc Flurry made …
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The state of New York just banned plastic
A statewide law has outlawed the use of plastic bags in New York in a bid to protect the environment. On Sunday, New York became the third US state to implement the ban on single use plastic bags. The ban will cut down the state’s reliance on plastic bags as New Yorkers use around 23 …
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London KFC staff ridicule vegan customer after serving her a chicken burger
A vegan customer has recounted her traumatizing KFC experience when she complained over being served a chicken burger. Vanessa Franco was in for a rude shock when she ordered the vegan Quorn fillet burger at the KFC outlet in Colliers Wood, London. The recently turned vegan mum of one placed the order at the drive-thru. …
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