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Six-time NBA champion Scottie Pippen launches ‘health-focused’ vegan popcorn brand

“We have something that we think that every kid should love, and that’s eating his vegetables and eating something that’s healthy.” NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen is launching a ‘health forward’ vegan popcorn brand that ‘sets a higher standard for plant-based snacks’. ⁠⁠ The former basketball player’s new venture is called Husk and is …

Jaden Smith and his mom donate vegan personal care products for LA’s homeless community

“We wanted to just continue to extend ourselves and to help the broader community. That’s what we do.” Celebrity musician and social advocate Jaden Smith will be donating vegan hygiene products for homeless residents in Skid Row, Los Angeles. Smith is joined by his mom Jada Pinkett Smith, who owns personal care brand – Hey …

Vegan food startup raises around $150k to make chocolate that ‘benefits people, animals and the planet’

“Everyone’s excited about our product because we are one of the first vegan milk chocolate companies, and we stand behind our values, which is being a company that doesn’t harm anyone.” Vegan start-up Trupo Treats has raised almost $150,000 – after launching a second crowdfunder in April this year – for its ethical chocolate venture. …

Greggs launches vegan baguette nationwide following successful trial

The Greggs vegan baguette contains Quorn ham and Violife cheese. It costs £2.95 cold and £3.20 if heated. British bakery giant, Greggs has started rolling out its new Vegan Ham and Cheeze Baguette across the UK following a ‘successful’ trial. The news was announced by Vegan Food UK after its team spotted the baguette in …

Martha Stewart is teaching Kim Kardashian how to grow her own plant-based food

The reality star appeared on the premiere episode of Martha Gets Down and Dirty on Discovery+ to learn how to grow tomatoes. Lifestyle expert and television personality Martha Stewart is teaching Kim Kardashian how to grow her own plant-based food. The lifestyle guru will be sharing her gardening expertise with Kardashian and many other celebrity …

A quarter of Brits want to make lunchtime vegan, says survey

According to polling, an impressive 11% of Brits said all of their lunches were vegan or vegetarian already. A staggering 25% of Brits want to eat more vegan or vegetarian food during their lunch break, according to new research. Squeaky Bean commissioned a survey of 2,000 UK’s working population to gauge the nation’s lunchtime habits. …

RZA and Violife to grant $100K to ‘pandemic hit’ black-owned vegan restaurants

This year, Upfield’s New Plant Grants Program is focusing on supporting Black-owned restaurants with the aim of making “plant-based eating more accessible, affordable and sustainable to all.” Legendary hip-hop artist and long-time vegan, RZA has teamed up with Upfield brand Violife to launch a new grant program aimed at promoting plant-based eating in local communities. …

UK dairy giant launches two new vegan cheeses as demand soars

“We know that the demand is there and that vegans, vegetarians and flexitarians alike are looking for healthier and tasty alternatives to dairy cheeses.” UK dairy giant Ilchester is launching two new vegan cheeses as demand for ‘healthier and tasty alternatives to dairy cheeses’ soars. The latest release comes after the company got a phenomenal …

Over 75% of Americans looking to grill plant-based meat this summer – Beyond Meat launches new grilling kits to make that easier

“This 4th of July weekend, we’re excited to partner with DoorDash to further our mission to make plant-based options more accessible to all.” A majority of Americans will be looking to cook plant-based meats at barbecues this year, according to a new poll. The 1,000-person survey was conducted by DKC Analytics. It reveals that American …

Low-sugar vegan candy brand Yumy Bear eyes $50M IPO

“We have seen a huge buzz around other plant-based food sectors, and I think we’ll start to see a new trend established with other low-sugar and vegan confectionery companies coming to the public market.” Vancouver based confectionery brand Yumy Bear – offering a line of low-sugar and vegan gummy – is eyeing an IPO valued …

Chef blasted for promoting ‘bread steak’ as a vegetarian alternative to meat

Chef David Tamarkin has come under fire for promoting a parmesan-crusted chunk of pan-roasted sourdough as ‘bread steak’. A chef has been slammed for suggesting people try a ‘bread steak’ as an alternative to meat. It comes after the market has been flooded with a slew of meat-free options made from jackfruit to tempeh, tofu …

Wendy’s trials spicy black bean burger in move to increase plant-based meat menu options

“We’ve been carefully tracking the plant-based trend and exploring the best, most craveable way to introduce it to Wendy’s fans.” Today, Wendy’s launches its Spicy Black Bean Burger. The move is in part of it wanting to increase plant-based meat items on its menus. The limited-edition burger joins Wendy’s “Made to Crave” menu and will …