Norfolk school accused of ‘preaching veganism’ to its students
“I do not think schools should be preaching veganism to pupils as it is a personal choice they should be left to make.” A school in England has come under fire for allegedly “preaching veganism” in classrooms and criticizing agriculture’s environmental impact. According to students, Wymondham High School is “ramming” vegan diets down children’s throats …
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Subway Mexico launches first-ever vegan sandwich at 780 stores
“Teriyaki Veg arrives to unite people with different food preferences, promote culinary innovation with vegetable proteins and correctly respond to a market that is growing steadily in our country.” Global sandwich chain Subway has launched its first-ever vegan sandwich in the Mexican market. It is the result of a collaboration with EligeVeg (ChooseVeg), an organization …
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US milk farmers are dumping truckloads of milk in the drain – here’s why
“The industry has been sort of punched in the nose and stunned.” Truckloads of farm fresh milk across the Upper Midwest are being dumped in sewers indicating an ‘off balance’ in the industry. The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District’s wastewater treatment system has been handling increased volumes of milk as the US dairy industry is producing …
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Why algae is a must-have ingredient in a vegan diet
Algae is one of the most powerful sources of DHA and EPA omega-3s. Veganism is growing in popularity every year. People choose to follow a vegan diet for a variety of reasons, such as animal welfare, environmental concerns, or health reasons. One of the challenges of following a vegan diet is getting enough omega-3 fatty …
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Iconic vegan meat brand THIS adds wraps and pasta salad to range – Here’s where to buy them
“We don’t think people should compromise on their lunch options so if you want a delicious chicken and bacon wrap or salad, we’ve made it for you.” Alt vegan meat brand THIS has expanded its plant-based product portfolio The UK company has launched two vegan lunch options for busy commuters on the go. As part …
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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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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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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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 …