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Nestlé’s vegan-friendly KitKat V just launched in Sainsbury’s across UK

The vegan KitKat costs £1 and is certified vegan by the Vegan Society. Nestlé’s new vegan KitKat chocolate has hit Sainsbury’s shelves, according to reports. The new dairy-free bar – called KitKat V- features chocolate blended with a rice-based alternative to milk for a ‘perfect balance’ between crispy wafer and smooth chocolate. The cocoa used …

Chelsea Handler says she won’t go vegan because ‘vegan people fart a lot’

The 45-year-old follows a vegetarian diet and is open to ‘not eating animals’. Chelsea Handler has cited one of the most outlandish reasons for not adopting a complete plant-based diet. According to her ‘vegans fart a lot’, and is a strong enough reason to put her off. The comedian gave her opinion during a WIRED …

Birds Eye launches vegan version of its classic frozen fish fingers

Birds Eye launched its Green Cuisine brand back in 2019 to roll out veganised versions of some of its iconic frozen meat-based products with the Fishless Fingers being the latest. Birds Eye has announced it is launching a vegan version of its hugely popular frozen fish fingers. The newest product adds to the brand’s Green …

Vegans are happier than meat-eaters, new survey finds

A survey of more than 11,500 Americans found that vegans are happier and meat-eaters with higher happiness ratings are more likely to go vegan in the future. A new report suggests that vegans are happier than meat-eaters and pescatarians. Research firm Tracking Happiness surveyed 11,537 Americans to study the connection between diet and mood in …

Scottish vegan cheesemaker sold to dairy giant in multi-million pound deal

“There’s huge demand out there for high-quality, authentic products like Sheese, which is shown by the number of brands asking Bute Island Foods to make own-label products.” A Scottish vegan cheese brand has been bought by a Canadian dairy group in a multi-million pound deal. Saputo – whose labels include Cathedral City, Country Life, and …

Beyond Meat launches plant-based meatballs in Australia

“The launch of Beyond Meatballs in Australia marks a new milestone towards our goal in making great-tasting, nutritious and sustainable plant-based meat more accessible to everyone.” Vegan meat brand, Beyond Meat, is launching its popular plant-based Beyond Meatballs in the Australian market. The pioneer in the meat alternatives industry has tapped again into the market …

Tom Kerridge’s ‘fundamentally vegan’ fast-food restaurant set to open this month

“Bad Vegan aims to showcase that delicious and filling plant-based food can help non-vegans become more aware of their meal choices.” Tom Kerridge’s Bad Vegan – a ‘fundamentally vegan’ fast-food restaurant is set to open its doors on 24 June in Camden, London. The joint spread across two shipping containers at Buck Street Market will …

Vegan footballer Chris Smalling invests six-figure sum in vegan meat giant Heura

“We are thrilled to have Chris on board and look forward to working towards a plant-based future together – one which is better for our planet and our health.” Vegan footballer Chris Smalling has invested a six-figure sum in plant-based meat company Heura, according to Cityam. The news comes as Heura secured €4m in less …

Meat-loving dad forces daughter to leave house after finding Quorn in freezer

Paul Woodall, from York, pranked his daughter by sending a picture of the meat alternative in his freezer along with a message that read: “Pack your things and leave my house.”  A meat-loving dad asked his daughter to pack her bags and leave his house after he found packets of Quorn- “the vilest thing he’s …

US politician credits vegan diet for saving ‘eyesight and my life’

“My own personal health journey of overcoming Type 2 diabetes taught me the importance of a healthy diet.” Eric Adams has credited a vegan diet for saving his eyesight and transforming his health. The US politician was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes back in 2016, which led him to partially lose his sight and mobility. …

Vegan protestors to continue ‘direct action’ at McDonald’s outlets as chain urged to go plant-based

Animal Rebellion protests are aimed at making “McDonald’s tell the truth about the McDestruction that they cause on a mass scale, quit the greenwashing, and begin the transition to a plant-based menu by 2025!” After blockading four McDonald’s UK distribution depots, in the past weeks, Animal Rebellion is in no mood to back down. Its …

Edinburgh vegan served rude hand-written response on enquiring for meat-free menu options

The vegan was shocked to get an ‘insulting and unprofessional’ response when she asked for meat-free options on the menu. An Edinburgh vegan has lashed out at restaurant Ravelston House in Musselburgh after receiving an ‘insulting and unprofessional’ response from the waiting staff. According to Edinburgh Live, Lisa Cooney, who went to dine at Ravelston …