Half of US adults now replace meat and milk with vegan alternatives
A recent survey on eating habits in the US indicated that nearly half of adults choose plant-based alternatives in place of meat and milk. A new survey by consulting agency Cultivate Insights found a rise in veganism, as 48 percent of adult participants said they had ditched meat and dairy meals for plant-based alternatives between …
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Major food investor targets plant-based market in bid to sustainably feed 10 billion people by 2050
A leading food technology-focused investment firm has announced its support for four plant-based companies as part of its bid to transform food sustainability. Blue Horizon Ventures has increased its focus on vegan businesses after securing shares in the vegan food and sustainability companies Algama Foods, Clara Foods, Human Food, and TIPA. “These are the first …
Singers aim for first vegan Christmas No.1 with ‘Peace On Your Plate’
A collaboration of vegan musicians, celebrities and activists are aiming to storm the UK charts and achieve the first ever vegan Christmas number 1. ‘Peace On Your Plate’ will be released this Christmas to spread the vegan message of peace and compassion for all animals. The song has a direct vegan message, asking everyone around …
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Vegan documentary The Game Changers announces online release date
New pro-vegan documentary The Game Changers has announced it will be available on iTunes from October 1. The movie dispels myths about needing meat for top athletic performance, featuring high profile sports stars including Lewis Hamilton, Novak Djokovic and Arnold Schwarzenegger – who are all executive producers. The documentary is already available for preorder on …
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Leading animal farmers admit production is set to drastically fall
Leading Australian farmers have admitted the industry is facing a drastic decline due to the impacts of climate change. The Farmers for Climate Action group launched a report at Parliament this week which said climate change poses a ‘threat to the viability’ of the industry. The report asked for a cohesive national strategy on climate …
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Experts conclude Belgian doctors were wrong: Vegan diets ARE suitable for children
A group of health experts have concluded that advice given by Belgian doctors was incorrect, and that vegan diets are perfectly suitable for children. The team of health professionals and doctors of science was formed after the publication of the ‘alarmist opinion’ of the Royal Academy of Medicine of Belgium (RAMB) on vegan diets. In …
Leonardo DiCaprio tells fans to strike against climate change with Greta Thunberg
Leonardo DiCaprio has urged his fans to follow in the footsteps of Greta Thunberg and strike against the lack of action on climate change. The environmentalist recently formed Earth Alliance – a supergroup of activists and entrepreneurs who are aiming to fight against climate change. And today (September 19) DiCaprio posted a video of students …
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Body Shop adds refillable shower gel in bid to become greener
Cosmetics company The Body Shop is launching shower gel refill stations and a dedicated activism zone in a bid to become more environmentally friendly. The company, now owned by Brazilian company Natura, intends to return to its roots and follow in the footsteps of the brand’s late founder Anita Roddick, an environmental and human rights …
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Schoolgirl’s petition convinces McDonald’s to swap plastic Happy Meal toys with fruit
A petition by two schoolgirls has convinced McDonald’s to introduce a new scheme where kids can swap out their plastic Happy Meal toy for a fruit bag. The initiative will be trialled in selected UK stores next month in a bid to improve the fast food giant’s environmental impact. Nine-year-old Ella McEwan and her younger …
New Morrisons labels tell customers to recycle plastics in store
Morrisons has launched new product labels that instruct customers to recycle packaging materials of 400 products in store. Plastic materials which cannot be placed in roadside recycling bins can now be returned to stores for processing. The new logos displayed on the front and clear instructions printed at the back will help customers differentiate between …
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Switzerland to hold public vote on factory farming ban
A major animal rights campaign in Switzerland is fighting to outlaw factory farming after a petition calling for a ban attracted 100,000 signatures. In Switzerland any proposal which gains more than 100,000 signatures in an 18-month period is automatically voted on in a Federal popular initiative poll. Activists argue that factory farms are responsible for …
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Beyond Meat launches plant-based sausages in UK supermarkets
Tesco has partnered with Beyond Meat to bring the company’s plant based sausages to 458 stores across the UK. After introducing the Beyond Burger last year, the UK’s biggest supermarket chain will add the Beyond Sausages on September 26. The vegan pork sausage packs in 16 grams of protein and has been created from peas, …
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