First vegan high protein sparkling drink launches in Boots
“Sparklean represents a new era in plant-based protein drinks, offering a delightful taste, refreshing fizz, and a visually captivating clear appearance.” Health beverage company Vow Nutrition has launched the world’s first pea protein sparkling drink The plant-based drink Sparklean, which is currently available in Strawberry & Lime and Tropical, has hit the shelves of 1400 …
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Greta Thunberg charged with disobeying police order during climate protest
“The climate crisis is already a matter of life and death for countless people. We choose to not be bystanders, and instead, physically stop the fossil fuel infrastructure. We are reclaiming the future.” Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has been charged with disobeying the law after she defied police orders to leave a climate protest …
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Wales becomes first UK nation to ban glue traps and snares
“Too often, our officers have dealt with animals in severe pain and misery at the hands of these devices; which are cruel, indiscriminate and totally unnecessary.” Wales has become the first country in the UK to ban glue traps after the Senedd passed the Agriculture (Wales) Bill. The new regulation was voted on 27 June …
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Galaxy adds salted caramel bar to its dairy-free line-up
The new chocolate is available in Asda and Ocado with an RRP of £3 for a 100g bar. Confectionary giant Mars has added Galaxy vegan salted caramel bar to its dairy-free line-up, as part of a refresh of the range. The new Vegan Salted Caramel bar is made with hazelnut paste and filled with salted …
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39% of vegan products contaminated with milk or egg, new study shows
90% of the inspected vegan products also failed due to traces of dairy or inaccuracies in labelling and nutritional information. More than a third of foods labelled as vegan in the UK contain animal products, according to a new study by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI). Food inspectors examined 61 products labelled as vegan. …
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New Zealand becomes first country to ban thin plastic bags from supermarkets
The new ban on thin bags will eliminate 150 million plastic produce bags from circulation each year. This week, New Zealand became the first country to officially ban all single-use plastic that supermarket customers use to collect their fruit and vegetables. The move is part of a bigger campaign against single-use plastics. In a bid …
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Global beauty brand Avon takes first steps towards Leaping Bunny approval
Cruelty Free International’s Leaping Bunny programme is the globally recognized gold standard for cruelty-free products. Global vegan beauty brand Avon has partnered with Cruelty Free International, to get certified under the Leaping Bunny programme. Avon is a direct-selling company in the beauty, household, and personal care categories. It has been in business for over 130 …
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IKEA to introduce plant-based version of iconic hot dog
“We want to offer more plant-based alternatives with a lower climate impact. Choosing plant-based food often impacts climate footprint less than animal-based options.” Vegans in Europe will be delighted to learn that they can soon enjoy plant-based versions of Ikea’s iconic hot dogs. The brand has developed its new recipe in a modern way with …
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UK ice cream brand Jude’s just launched the ‘ultimate’ vegan ice cream tasting box
The Ultimate Plant Based Ice Cream Tasting Box features six flavours including Jude’s newest plant-based flavours Mint Chocolate and Strawberry. British ice cream brand Jude’s has launched a vegan ice cream tasting box packed with six flavours. The Ultimate Plant Based Ice Cream Tasting Box is available on its website shop from today (3 July). …
Plant-based Lurpak to hit UK supermarket shelves soon
According to the brand, customers can expect the ‘same kind of premium product’ as the regular dairy version of Lurpak, at a comparable price point. Arla has officially announced the launch of a plant-based version of its classic Lurpak butter. According to the Danish-Swedish brand, the new product will hit UK and Denmark supermarket shelves …
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This is not a sport this is murder: NFL fans react after free agent Carson Wentz brags about black bear killing
Wentz also runs a hunting YouTube channel Wentz Bros Outdoors and has hunted several animals including ducks, deer and turkeys in the past. NFL free agent Carson Wentz has come under stark criticism after posting an image of a dead black bear that he bow-hunted. The NFL QB was on a trip to Atlanta recently …
Kraft launches new chickpea-based vegan cheese slices to ‘set a new standard for plant-based innovation’
The new dairy-free Kraft NotCheese Slices are made of chickpea and coconut oil and have no artificial flavours or dyes. The Kraft Heinz Company is launching vegan cheese slices after partnering with Chile’s The Not Company (NotCo). The companies teamed up last year to develop co-branded plant-based products in a bid to “reshape the food …