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Moby to release vegan cookbook with all proceeds going to rescue animals

The musician, writer, and animal rights activist’s new vegan cookbook boasts of  125 delicious plant-based recipes to  “wow even the hardest-to-please meat lovers”. Vegan icon Moby – a passionate animal rights advocate – is set to release a new vegan cookbook. The Little Pine cookbook named after Moby’s former restaurant will debut on 7 September. …

Subway sends legal notice to vegan seafood brand amid 0% fish DNA scandal

Vegan seafood brand, Good Catch, is facing a legal threat after handing out fish-free tuna sandwiches in front of Subway following the chain’s 0% fish DNA scandal. Vegan seafood brand, Good Catch, has received a formal legal notice from Subway after it distributed fish-free vegan subs outside select Subway stores. Good catch organized this one-day …

Beyond Meat opens JD.com store as China’s interest in plant-based meat substitutes surges

Beyond Meat is moving into retail with JD.com in China as demand for alt-meat options increases amid concerns for health and the environment. Beyond Meat has launched an online store in China on e-commerce company JD.com in a bid to reach a wider audience in the country. The move is to increase access to plant-based …

Nomo is launching new chocolate buttons, lollies, and bars in the UK

The UK’s No. 1 Vegan and Free From Chocolate brand is launching four new treats in the coming months. Popular vegan chocolate company NOMO has announced the launch of a ‘whole host of new products for 2021’. The UK food brand is launching four new creations in the coming months, according to Vegan Food UK. …

UK government report calls for 30% cut in meat consumption to tackle carbon emissions

The second instalment of the National Food Strategy report outlines measures including slashing meat consumption by 30% and increasing fruit and vegetable uptake to tackle the climate crisis and improve public health. British citizens must slash their meat consumption by 30% by 2032 to help UK achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and to bolster food …

Panda Express partners Beyond Meat to launch its first vegan orange chicken

“Beyond The Original Orange Chicken is the next step to offer more diverse and plant-based options, while still delivering comfort and crave-ability in innovative ways.” Panda Express is launching its first vegan orange chicken at select locations in the greater New York City and Los Angeles areas. The move will also make it the first …

‘Why would they do this?’ outrage as Cadbury’s Bournville found to be no longer vegan

A slew of vegans have blasted Cadbury for its very ‘poor ethical and marketing decision’ of adding milk to Bournville’s Giant Buttons. Classic chocolate brand Cadbury is under fire after it revealed that its popular product under the Bournville brand is no longer vegan. The chocolate giant recently updated Bournville Giant Buttons’ ingredient list to …

Beyond Meat just launched new vegan chicken tenders in 400 restaurants across the US

The new breaded vegan chicken tenders are made out of peas and faba beans. They offer 14 grams of protein per serving, contain no GMOs and 40% less saturated fat than leading foodservice chicken tenders. Vegan food startup Beyond Meat has finally launched its highly anticipated Beyond Chicken Tenders this week. The new breaded vegan …

KFC unveils plans for ‘zero carbon restaurant’ by 2040

“I passionately believe that we cannot address the urgent action [for climate change] that’s needed in the world today without businesses pulling their weight and playing their part.”  KFC UK and Ireland has announced plans to develop a ‘KFC zero-carbon restaurant’ by 2040. Its new target forms part of an updated climate action strategy called …

Boiling lobsters alive could be banned in new UK animal welfare bill

“We’re proud to have some of the highest animal welfare standards in the world and we are fully committed to strengthening them further to ensure all animals avoid any unnecessary pain, distress or suffering.” Boiling lobsters alive could soon be banned under new proposed animal welfare laws being chalked out by the UK government. It …

NuttZo launches new vegan chocolate keto butter to provide ‘better-tasting, better-for-you swaps’

Fans of Keto butter can ‘expect a crunchy, rich chocolate blend with hints of rich pecan and nutty coconut, making it the perfect addition to toasts, fruit, baking recipes and smoothies’.  NuttZo, makers of the original multi-nut and seed butter, has launched a new keto-friendly offering this summer. The Chocolate Keto Seven Nut and Seed …

UK-based food brand Oggs announces launch of vegan snack bar range

Following the skyrocketing demand for plant-based products, OGGS is releasing four new vegan snack bars. Oggs has announced that it is releasing a range of vegan snack bars in response to ‘growing demand for plant-based convenience snacks’. The range, which includes a quartet of vegan Brownie, Flapjack, Millionaire and Tiffin bars, joins the company’s existing …