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Taco Bell launches its first fully vegan entreé- the Vegan Crunchwrap

“Such a large part of our fandom is vegan or vegetarian, and we’re as committed to them as they are to us and our menu.” Fast food giant Taco Bell is testing a vegan version of its beloved Crunchwrap. The trial is happening at select restaurants in Los Angeles, New York City and Orlando. According …

UK vegan food brand struggles to stay afloat, lays off workforce

Meatless Farm is facing financial trouble after an investor they thought was going to make a multi-million dollar investment backed out Leeds-based food brand, Meatless Farm, has stopped trading and laid off its employees as it prepares for bankruptcy. The company made vegan sausages, mince, and burgers, which were sold in major UK supermarkets. According …

Company’s strict ‘vegan policy at work’ rule sparks debate

What do you think? Are companies allowed to impose such rules? A company has made headlines for asking job applicants to confirm that they will only eat vegan food at work. The unusual request has sparked an online debate about whether companies can impose such requirements on job candidates. It all started when a man …

Impossible Foods just launched new adverts to encourage more people to go plant-based

“We need to welcome consumers into the plant-based space and give them a reason to choose Impossible.” Plant-based tech giant Impossible Foods has lined up two US national ad campaigns to introduce more people to plant-based foods this summer. According to Impossible Foods, the campaign’s first spot – a 90-second musical ad – which debuted …

Almost 50% of kids in Berlin rarely or never eat meat, new study shows

What has made Germany an outlier in global meat consumption? New research shows that children in Berlin compared to other regions in Germany predominantly eat a plant-heavy diet. The study was conducted by AOK health insurance and compared the dietary habits and health of families across multiple regions in the country. It surveyed 8,500 parents …

Lewis Hamilton’s vegan burger chain raises $18 million

Neat Burger plans to use the injection of funds to expand its number of outlets internationally and in the UK and the US as well. Vegan fast-food chain Neat Burger has netted $18 million in a recent seed round. The Lewis Hamilton-backed eatery is now valued at a whopping $100 million after securing funds from …

Vegan Nottingham student creates budget-friendly oat milk machine to reduce carbon footprint and combat rising prices

The invention is sustainable and cost-effective. A vegan undergraduate studying product design at Nottingham Trent University has developed a container that can help people create their own oat milk at home for just 20 pence per litre. “Oatilicious,” provides significant cost savings compared to store-bought oat milk for up to £2.20 per carton. The innovative …

Vegan diets ‘significantly’ lower heart attack risk, new study shows

The study reviewed four decades of data. Veggie or vegan diets can slash your cholesterol levels and lower the risk of a heart attack or stroke, according to new research. The study was published in the European Heart Journal last week. Study Professor Ruth Frikke-Schmidt, chief physician at the Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen, Denmark and her …

Häagen-Dazs launches its first dairy-free oat milk ice cream in 3 flavours

Häagen-Dazs’ new plant-based collection is made from oats. Nestlé-owned brand Häagen-Dazs has launched a new line of vegan ice cream in Canada. The new range of oat-based frozen desserts features three flavours: Chocolate Peanut Butter, Vanilla Raspberry Truffle, and Caramel Fudge Chip. “We believe that everyone, no matter their dietary preference, should be able to …

Mayor Adams challenges 8.8 million New Yorkers to ‘eat a whole lot more plants’

“By embracing the power of plants, and ensuring every neighbourhood across our city has both the knowledge and the access to healthy foods, we can cultivate a healthier future, one plant-based meal at a time.” Mayor Eric Adams is challenging 8.8 million residents of New York City to eat more plant-based foods. His call to …

Dutch monarchy goes foie gras free

 “Foie gras is an abhorrent product that has no place in modern society.” King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has banned foie gras from being served at the royal residence. This follows a similar move made by King Charles III of the UK, who banned foie gras from being served at any royal residences in the …

GOSH! launches all-new mini veggie sausage rolls in Tesco stores

The new mini sausage rolls will be available in Tesco stores from 29 May.  Plant-based food manufacturer, Gosh! has created its plant-based take on the much-loved British classic. The popular brand is launching the all-new Mini Veggie Sausage Rolls. They are 100% natural plant-based sausages and come seasoned with delicious sage and black pepper, encased in …