Vego chocolate melts just launched in UK stores
The vegan chocolate melts are perfect for baking, hot chocolate or simply popping into the mouth. Vegan brand Vego has launched brand new chocolate hazelnut baking melts. According to the brand, these buttons sized ‘yummy creamy’ marvels are perfect for all your baking needs. They can also be dunked straight into a mug of your …
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Vegan milk sales grow by 36% as dairy sales drop by 12%, USDA report says
“Every gallon of plant-based product bought by a household could be replacing an equal-sized sale by dairy suppliers.” Vegan milk alternatives are slowly replacing cow’s milk in American households, according to a new report. The data has been compiled by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) food availability data …
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Vegan chef sets up foodbank to provide healthy and ethical food to the needy
“I didn’t want to volunteer at places where I’m handing out animal products that I’m not feeling good about.” A new vegan foodbank in Las Vegas is offering healthy and nutritious food to the many affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The LasVegan Food Bank was set up by Mindy Poortinga in collaboration with Ranch Island …
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McDonald’s debuts meat-free McPlant burger in Denmark and Sweden
“Our [plant-based] burger is for all our guests—both those who are eager to try something new, and as an additional alternative for all the guests who today eat flexitarian.” McDonald’s outlets in Denmark and Sweden have begun selling the McPlant burger as part of a trial to gain insight into customer interest before more locations …
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Australia to get its first 100% vegan preschool this year
“Children are the future, and as the global need for sustainable development increases, as does the need to implement sustainability into children’s education.” This year, Australia will welcome its ‘first 100% vegan preschool’ to ‘weave sustainable and ethical practices’ into all aspects of a child’s life The new eco-friendly and plant-based learning environment is called …
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Starbucks says plant-based is the ‘#1 trend’ and ‘most dominant’ shift in consumer preferences
“If I think about both beverage and food, the #1 trend that I would highlight there is just the consumer shift and consumer preferences around plant-based.” Starbucks is innovating its menu as consumer behaviour shows a ‘dominant shift’ towards plant-based food. Kevin R. Johnson, CEO, President, and Director along with other Starbucks executives discussed the …
Ben & Jerry’s veganizes iconic Phish Food ice cream as fans keep ‘asking for more’
“To launch that into a vegan, it takes a lot of work, actually, to do that and to be just as yummy as our dairy.” This week, Ben & Jerry’s launched its newest vegan flavor: Non-Dairy Phish Food in stores across the US. The dairy-free version of the brand’s popular Phish Food flavour is made …
Veggie mum angry and ‘feeling sick’ after McDonald’s serves her chicken in meat-free wrap
“I have had a bit of tummy ache…a good chance I feel ill because of the chicken.” 20-year old vegetarian Maisy Mason has been left feeling sick after she discovered chicken in her ‘spicy veggie’ wrap order. The mix-up happened at a McDonald’s store on Exeter High Street where Mason often goes to eat her …
12-year-old award-winning chef Omari McQueen just launched his first vegan cookbook
McQueen is said to be “leading a new generation of ethically minded foodies into a more sustainable future.” UK’s youngest founder of vegan restaurant Dipalicious turned TV chef Omari McQueen has added another feather in his cap. This month, the 12-year-old just launched his first vegan cookbook with over 35 easy-to-make plant-based recipes. Apart from …
Beyond Meat and PepsiCo partner to create plant-based snacks and drinks
Plant-based snacks and drinks from this ‘PLANeT Partnership’ are expected to hit shelves later this year. This week, Beyond Meat and PepsiCo formed a joint venture to create snacks and drinks made from plant-based proteins. The deal follows a run of other successful collaborations for Beyond which include a distribution deal with Walmart, and partnerships …
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Alpro’s vegan double chocolate mousse launches in UK supermarkets
The plant-based food brand’s latest offering is already available at Tesco. Plant-based giant Alpro has launched Double Chocolate Mousse with Chocolate Ganache at Tesco, Vegan Food UK reports. The food account recently shared a picture of the vegan treat, with a caption that reads: “This is a thing of dreams, nice one @alpro.” Alpro’s newest …
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Bristol musicians use COVID-19 downtime to launch vegan BBQ restaurant
“There are so many brilliant vegan restaurants in Bristol but we feel like we’re filling a gap in the market with our barbecue plant-based soul food.” LD’s Kitchen is the newest vegan restaurant to have opened up in Bristol after coronavirus snatched the livelihoods of a musician couple, Bristol Live reports. Lianna Davies, a bass …
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