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Brighton crowned the new vegan capital of the world

Brighton dethroned Portland, Oregon, the former vegan capital of the world, to take the top spot. Portland is known worldwide for its thriving vegan scene and is considered the best vegan city in the US. Brighton is the new vegan capital of the world, according to latest research. This is the first time a city …

Brighton just got another 100% vegan option, BangBao

“Whether you’re a meat-eater or a lifelong vegan, we’re confident you’ll have an unforgettable dining experience.” A new restaurant specializing in Asian-inspired vegan dishes has opened in Brighton. BangBao is the latest vegan venture in the seaside city, which is already known for its thriving vegan indulgence. The food business at the iconic North Lanes …

2020’s top 10 vegan-friendly cities in the UK have been revealed

“Holidu, the search engine for holiday rentals, has analysed data from Happy Cow to find out which cities boast the greatest number of vegan-friendly restaurants and cafés in relation to the size of the population in each city.” 2020’s top 10 most vegan-friendly cities in the UK have been ranked by Holidu, ‘the search engine …

Brighton’s first vegan fried chicken shop sells out in 4 hours on day one

The KFC inspired vegan chicken is so worth it! Really Happy Chicken sold out of their vegan chicken dishes in just a few hours since opening its doors in Brighton today. The fast-food shop makes its vegan chicken from seitan- a wheat protein that makes it “look, taste and feel like the real deal.” Customers …

Brighton to get its first KFC style all vegan chicken shop

‘We are on a mission to making vegan and sustainable living more accessible to the masses for the good of the planet and all its beings’ Brighton could well become the next vegan hub. The city has seen a surge of vegan restaurants in the past year and the “hippest city” of the UK is …

YouTube star to launch plant-based burger business in Brighton

‘We don’t want to just be known for great food though. We want to have a positive impact on the communities around us.’ YouTube sensation Mikey Pearce and his long-time friend Abe Garman are set to open Clean Kitchen Club- a plant-based burger business on June 25 in Brighton. According to the duo, the company …

85% Britons fear climate change effects

Global warming is scaring the Brits and poll results from the Ipsos MORI, an exclusive poll for the Evening Standard, confirms it. This is the highest figure the poll has reached since the pollster first asked the question in 2005. Britons are literally feeling the heat with the country experiencing its hottest day of 38.7C …

Vegan protesters play steakhouse diners audio of animals being slaughtered

Animal rights activists played audio of animals being slaughtered to diners at a Brighton steakhouse in a protest against the meat industry. Members of Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) demanded diners ‘listen to their screams’ at Brazilian restaurant Touro Steakhouse on Saturday evening (November 24). Activists displayed anti-meat industry images and slogans, and chanted: “What do …

Vegan pizzeria wins top award at World Pizza Championships

Pizzeria Purezza has claimed a sensational first ever vegan victory at the World Pizza Championships, coming away as an emphatic winner of the Pizza Classica category. The Campionato Mondiale Della Pizza, held in Parma, Italy, featured the world’s best pizzas from across the globe. Vegan company Purezza, which has sites in Brighton and London, UK, …

Owner who brought camel to music festival claims it ‘loves drum and bass’

A woman has given a bizarre defense against animal rights activists who criticised her for bringing a camel to a music festival, claiming the animal is a massive drum and bass fan. Images of the camel at the Land Beyond Festival were met with outrage on social media, as it was paraded around drunken festival-goers. …

Review: vegan Pizzeria Purezza, the world pizza of the year winner capable of converting the most dedicated cheese lover

Vegan pizzeria Purezza is at the forefront of a new generation of plant-based restaurants which provide a truly indulgent experience, and can be hugely influential in tearing apart common misconceptions about a vegan diet. The company’s restaurants in London and Brighton are the perfect answer to anyone who thinks they can’t go vegan because they …

The protester who ate a raw pig’s head outside a vegan festival has accidentally turned people vegan

A meat eater hit the headlines this weekend after he ate a raw pig’s head outside Brighton’s vegan festival, VegFest UK, but the stunt has backfired. That’s right, a man was so offended by other people’s decision not to eat dead animals that he crashed the festival with a severed head to taunt vegans, and …