Study shows plant protein-based diets lower risk of premature death, heart disease, and dementia
“Current dietary guidelines mainly focus on the total amount of protein, and our findings show that there may be different health influences associated with different types of protein foods.” A plant-based diet can reduce the risk of deaths arising from dementia and heart disease, according to a new study published in the Journal of the …
Beyond Meat partners McDonald’s to expand McPlant range over the next 3 years
“We will combine the power of Beyond Meat’s rapid and relentless approach to innovation with the strength of McDonald’s global brand to introduce craveable, new plant-based menu items that consumers will love.” Beyond Meat has signed an exclusive three-year deal with McDonald’s to supply the plant-based patty for the McPlant sandwich, as well as other …
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Scottish government to add plant-based milk to free nursery milk scheme
The new scheme ensures that “vegan children receive the best care, including balanced food.” The Scottish Government has agreed to add a plant-based option to the free Nursery Milk Scheme for young children. The Nursery Milk Scheme currently reimburses eligible childcare providers the cost of providing milk to children under 5 years of age. The …
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Russia reports first-ever cases of H5N8 bird flu in humans
According to reports, the Vector Institute in Siberia has started developing human tests and a vaccine against H5N8. This week, Russia reported the first cases of the H5N8 bird flu infection in humans. Seven poultry farm workers tested positive for the virus, after being in close contact with infected birds. According to Anna Popova – …
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Greta Thunberg attacks EU plan to censor vegan ‘dairy’ products
The teenage climate activist joins several voices that call on leaders to reject the ‘unnecessary and extreme restrictions’ proposed by Amendment 171, which also contradict public health and sustainability goals of the EU’s Green Deal and Farm to Fork Strategy. Greta Thunberg has raised her voice in protesting new, stricter rules under consideration by the …
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Hershey to launch its first vegan chocolate this year
US chocolate giant Hershey to launch organic, zero sugar, plant-based chocolate products this year. The Hershey Company has announced plans to expand its “Better For You” chocolate category with the launch of its plant-based chocolates later this year. Hershey, which currently has more than 80 world-famous brands including stalwarts Reese’s, Kit Kat, Jolly Rancher, SkinnyPop, …
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Kim Kardashian shows ‘plant-based does a body good’ in latest post
The reality TV star frequently promotes her ‘plant-based life’ on Instagram. Kim Kardashian says “plant-based does a body good” in her latest Instagram post to 205 million followers. The reality TV star turned entrepreneur shared a series of pictures showcasing her svelte figure. This post promoting a plant-based lifestyle is the latest of many that …
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Van Leeuwen launches vegan chocolate ice cream bars
“We haven’t been this excited about a product launch since we introduced our vegan line eight years ago—ice cream bars have long been a dream for us at Van Leeuwen.” This week, New York-based Ice cream brand Van Leeuwen launched its first line of vegan ice cream bars. The new line of plant-based treats is …
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Nestlé loses trademark battle with The Herbivorous Butcher
“The term ‘vegan butcher’ doesn’t belong to anyone — and it shouldn’t belong to anyone.” Nestlé has lost the trademark battle with The Herbivorous Butcher over the use of the phrase “Vegan Butcher”. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office closed the case in a Jan. 19 ruling after The Swiss food giant quietly withdrew its …
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Rob Zombie describes meat and dairy as ‘bad stuff he cut off when he went vegan 9 years ago’
“The meat industry has an unsustainable future,” the rockstar says. Heavy metal musician Rob Zombie believes food corporations are screwing over regular consumers like you, me, and him with a narrative ‘that you need dairy, that you need meat, that you need them to live a normal life’. However, Zombie, who discussed the reasons he …
More than 17150 sign petition to ban sale and importation of foie gras
PETA’s petition urging the UK government to ban the sale and importation of foie gras has gained more than 17150 signatures. While the production of foie gras is illegal in the UK, around 180 to 200 tonnes of this ‘vile food’ is still being imported into the country. Foie gras, translated as ‘fatty liver’, is …
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Ben & Jerry’s launches vegan ‘AmeriCone Dream’ ice cream in the US
The new ice cream has been inspired by celebrity TV host Stephen Colbert. Ben & Jerry’s has launched a vegan version of its Stephen Colbert’s Americone Dream ice cream. The comedian first teamed up with Ben & Jerry’s in 2007 to launch the dairy-based ice cream. The non-dairy version is made using almond milk and …
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