Bill Clinton praises Eric Adams’ push to make plant-based diets ‘accessible’
“Making a plant-based diet more accessible and achievable will not only help reduce our shared healthcare costs, but help more people feel better in their daily lives.” Former US president Bill Clinton has praised Mayor Eric Adams’ efforts to get New Yorkers to adopt a more plant-based diet. Taking to Twitter, Clinton wrote: “Making a …
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Aldi January Vegan Food Sales Soar 500% – launches two-course vegan Valentine’s Day meal for just £6
The budget retailer says it expects the increase in demand for its plant-based products to continue in the subsequent months as well. Aldi has revealed that sales of plant-based food were 500% higher this January in comparison to the same period last year. Moreover, the growing plant-based trend is not isolated to Veganuary, Aldi reported …
France welcomes its first-ever vegan butcher
French supermarket chain Carrefour will sell meat substitutes – including mince and burgers – by popular brand the Vegetarian Butcher Carrefour – the eighth-largest supermarket in the world – has opened the first vegan butcher counter in meat-loving France. For the first time ever, the supermarket chain’s butcher shops will house products from The Vegetarian …
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NYC schools to now serve vegan-only meals to 930,000 students every Friday
“I’m thrilled to see that all students will now have access to healthy foods that will prevent debilitating health conditions,” Mayor Adams said. Starting today, public schools in New York City will have Vegan Fridays in addition to Meatless Mondays in a bid to offer more variation on the menu and expose kids to healthier …
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Disney completes ‘mission’ to add plant-based items to every menu
“Our goal was to ensure that our guests… would be able to find fun and flavorful plant-based menu items across our parks and resorts.” Disney has finally managed to accomplish its ‘mission of a more inclusive menu’ for its visitors to enjoy on vacation. The American multinational entertainment and media conglomerate has completed an initiative …
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20% of Brits are reducing meat consumption for the climate, new survey finds
20% of Brits have cut down on eating meat in light of the climate crisis. Meanwhile 32% are willing to change their diets to help the environment. A new survey has indicated that Brits are changing their eating habits for the environment. Environmental search engine Ecosia hosted the survey, which included 2,000 UK participants to …
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Rowntree’s launches vegan jelly tots, and James Cadbury’s H!P unveils oat-based salted honeycomb bar
The 31-day-pledge to go vegan is nearly over, but that has not stopped companies from launching new vegan products. We ain’t complaining – keep ‘em coming! While the month of Veganuary is almost over, companies are still going strong with new product announcements happening nearly every day. This time iconic British sweets Rowntree’s has expanded …
PepsiCo and Beyond Meat’s debut plant-based release is reportedly a vegan jerky
While it’s not promoted by the companies yet and is undisclosed, the vegan jerky samples have got a ‘stellar’ review. PepsiCo Inc. and Beyond Meat Inc. are on the heels of launching their first product, which is most likely to be a vegan jerky snack, according to Bloomberg. It comes after the two brands first …
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NOMO scores big at prestigious food awards with ‘best vegan chocolate’ of the year
UK’s leading chocolate brand has sold almost £8 million in value sales and recorded a 52.8% growth since 2020. Kinnerton Confectionery’s free-from brand NOMO has won a major honor at the Vegan Food UK awards – widely regarded as the nation’s largest vegan food event. NOMO’s Caramel Chocolate Bar has scooped the title of …
This country is now eating crocodile meat due to pork supply shortage
Scientists say that eating reptiles could increase a person’s risk of various zoonotic diseases. Thai consumers have started eating crocodile meat following the spike in prices for pork. Reports of confirmed cases of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Thailand has led to a decline in pork supply, causing more and more people in the country …
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Most Brits willing to go vegan but can’t think of giving up cheese, survey finds
40% Brits still struggle at the thought of giving up cheese and 32% cannot go without cow’s milk. Veganuary is in full swing and plant-based foods and meat alternatives couldn’t have been more accessible in this part of the year with new products, menu launches, and vegan collaborations happening all over the world. However, new …
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MasterChef Ecuador makes contestants use endangered animal meat in challenge: sparks outrage
MasterChef contestants were challenged to cook meals using meat obtained from animals including shark, deer, crocodile, and capybara. MasterChef Ecuador has come under fire after it made its contestants use meat from endangered species on an episode aired on 3rd January. The challenge required the contestants to cook their meals using meat obtained from animals …