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Rishi Sunak offered £1million – if he goes vegan

“We hope you’ll consider our sincere offer and lead the UK towards a more sustainable and promising future.” Rishi Sunak  has been offered a $1 million donation to a charity of his choice if he follows a vegan diet in January. Vegan organisation Generation Vegan (aka. Million Dollar Vegan) which wants to ‘highlight the devastating …

Over a third of Brits will cut down on meat and dairy in 2023, survey reveals

Brits want to cut down on meat and dairy for environmental reasons, says The Vegan Society More than 33% of Brits are planning to cut down their meat and dairy intake, suggests a new survey. Data gathered from a 2,000-participant survey conducted by The Vegan Society indicates that 50% percent of British consumers are increasing …

McDonald’s to launch  Double McPlant in the UK. The US might not get it—here’s why.

With Veganuary just around the corner, McDonald’s is offering a doubled-up version due to popular demand. McDonald’s has announced that it is launching its brand new Double McPlant across outlets in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The move comes after repeated requests from consumers and fans. The new menu addition features two Beyond Meat patties …

Burger King UK to launch vegan bacon cheeseburger just in time for Veganuary

Meat-free bacon burgers will be rolled out to Burger King locations in the UK on 4th January next year. Burger King is all set to rock the plant-based world with the launch of its brand new ‘Bakon King’ range. The fast-food giant, which has pledged to offer a 50% meat-free menu by 2030 has partnered …

Peter Andre pledges to go plant-based to help reduce his impact on the planet this Veganuary

The 49-year- old star joins actor Diane Morgan, ITV chef Juliet Sear, and Corrie’s Alexandra Mardell who are also taking on the New Year’s challenge Singer and TV personality Peter Andre has pledged to go plant-based for Veganuary. The Mysterious Girl star singer has partnered with Beyond Meat to promote the 31-day challenge and help …

Billie Eilish urges public to try Veganuary and give the ‘earth a fighting chance’

The ‘No Time to Die’ singer throws her weight behind the annual 31-day challenge to try vegan. Award-winning singer-songwriter Billie Eilish recently supported the Veganuary campaign by urging her fans to try a vegan diet. In a statement, Eilish, who has been vegan for eight years, said: “By replacing meat consumption with plant-based foods, together …

New York City to have first-ever vegan dining month this Veganuary

The event will focus on introducing new spots to vegans who dine out and showcase the diversity around the city. New York city is Hosting its first- ever Vegan Dining Month in 2023 just in time for Veganuary. The initiative was created by food and travel website Vegans, Baby.  The aim is to encourage New …

Veggie Pret is shutting nearly all its meat-free outlets, is this something to worry about?

The chain said the decision to close the specialist shops was driven by the fact that “more of our customers are choosing veggie options but may not see themselves as full-time vegetarians.” High-street sandwich chain Pret A Manger has decided to close a majority of its vegetarian and vegan cuisine-only stores as demand for the …

Paris chef offers vegan foie gras alternative as bird flu dents supplies of the traditional Christmas delicacy

France is experiencing what’s thought to be its worst bird flu outbreak of all time. While foie gras is a quintessential delicacy to indulge on a Christmas eve in France, more and more people who love their luxury staple will have to seek alternatives in light of the ongoing bird flu outbreak. Typically made of …

Nestlé launches animal-free dairy Cowabunga beverages

The new Cowabunga beverages contain animal-free whey and are fortified with calcium and Vitamin D. Food and beverage giant Nestlé is bringing its line of animal-free dairy drinks to select US San Francisco grocery stores under the Cowabunga brand. The new range comes from a partnership with California-based Perfect Day that manufactures animal-free whey using …

Is a raw vegan diet dangerous?

Raw-foodists claim that cooking causes ingredients to lose their vitality, important nutrients and enzymes. A lot of opinions are still divided on whether a raw vegan diet is healthy and sustainable. Some consider it an extreme way to live,  while others swear on its efficacy. There is no doubt that plant-based diets (including vegan diets) …

New vegan Spanish chorizo-style sausage to land in major UK retailer

Companies are revving up their vegan options for Vegnauary. Squeaky Bean has announced the release of its amazingly new authentic Cooking Chorizo Style Sausage stores across the UK in time for Veganuary. The annual January campaign inspired and supported over 620,000 people to try vegan in 2022. Participants from over 220 countries and territories signed …