Vegan sues Burger King for serving Impossible Whopper cooked on meat grill
A vegan customer has sued Burger King for serving a meatless Whopper fried on a meat grill. After being accused of abating massive deforestation across Latin America, Burger king has been embroiled in another controversy after Phillip Williams, a vegan filed a class-action lawsuit against the fast-food giant. Williams complained that he bought an Impossible …
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Vegan meat market to hit $140 billion in sales by 2029
According to financial firm Barclays’ estimation, the plant-based meat sector is poised to capture 10 percent of the $1.4 trillion global meat industry in the next 10 years. According to new report “Can’t Believe It’s Not Meat”, analysts at Barclays predict that with the growing interest in alternative meat products, the plant-based sector could be …
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HCC launches £250,000 massive meat campaign as plant-based market soars
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has launched a new multimedia campaign to publicize the sustainability and health benefits of ‘Welsh meat’. The meat organisational body is leaving no stone unturned in promoting how ‘sustainable and healthy’ Welsh meat products are, and has invested heavily having ‘dipped into its financial reserve’ to chalk …
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Adidas and Stella McCartney just launched the second pair of 100% vegan Adidas Stan Smith sneakers
Adidas and Stella McCartney have teamed up again to release a complete vegan version of the iconic Adidas Stan Smith trainer. Stella McCartney synonymous with cruelty-free fashion announced the news on November 21 on Instagram. Posing with the new trainers, she captioned the image: “They’re colourful, they’re iconic and they are 100% vegan.” The latest …
New BBC show investigates impact of meat consumption on the planet
BBC has attempted to show how meat production affects our world in new ‘Meat: A Threat To Our Planet?’ show. The new documentary scheduled to air on November 25 will see presenter Liz Bonnin traveling to corners of the world attempting to unravel the meat industry and its impact on our planet and its resources. …
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Meat eaters are eating more plant-based foods than vegetarians and vegans, reveals study
A report released by the NPD market research firm has indicated that meat eaters are trying out more and more plant-based foods than vegetarians and vegans. The NPD group’s study –“The Future of Plant-Based Snapshot,” reveals that ninety percent of plant-based consumers are not vegetarian or vegan. According to NPD’s analysis, shifting consumer tastes, long …
Plant based diet may prevent cognitive decline, reveals study
New research published in a leading scientific journal indicates that following a plant-based diet lowers the risk of cognitive decline as individuals get older. Life expectancy of people around the world has increased and UN statistics estimate that the global population aged 80 years or over will be around 425 million by 2050 from around …
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The Netherlands to introduce tax on animal slaughter
The Dutch animal welfare party has proposed to levy a tax on slaughterhouses in a bid to tackle climate issues. Earlier this month the Dutch Party for the Animals submitted the initiative, which will be further developed by the party’s MP Lammert van Raan, making the Netherlands the first country in the world to effectively …
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NYC and LA to ban meat to protect the Amazon
New York City and Los Angeles Council Members have asked companies to stop conducting trade with those responsible for the Amazon wildfires. NYC Council Member Costa Constantinides and Justin Brannan, in partnership with Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, proposed a first-of-its-kind resolution asking municipal and private agencies to end partnership deals with food companies guilty …
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Greggs boss converted to veganism after watching The Game Changers
Greggs CEO Roger Whiteside has announced that he has been following a new plant-based diet to remain healthy. The Newcastle bakery boss revealed he had ditched meat for over three weeks at an awards ceremony organised by The Journal that saw him pick up the North East Business Executive of the Year award. Inspired by …
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Simon Cowell says vegan diet makes him a better father to son Eric as he can ‘keep up with him’
Simon Cowell has attributed his newfound fitness levels, energy and wellbeing to his plant-based diet. The X Factor star is enjoying his newfound health after transitioning to a plant-based diet in April ahead of his 60th birthday this year. Since turning vegan, the star has lost a stone and is feeling energetic enough to ‘keep …
Paris to ban wild animals in circuses
Paris has moved to ban wild animals being used in circuses, putting an end to a ‘barbaric practice’. Last week the City Municipal Council announced that it would reject all permits for circuses featuring wild animal acts from 2020 onwards. Speaking ahead of Friday’s council decision, Penelope Komites, a Paris councillor responsible for nature in …
