Male chick culling to be banned in Germany from 2022
“We have invested millions of euros in alternatives, bringing animal welfare and economic efficiency together on German soil.” Germany has approved a draft law drawn up to ban the mass culling of male chicks. This could end the practice of chick culling from 2022 if approved by the parliament. According to Germany’s agriculture minister, Julia …
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Vegan soccer player Chris Smalling invests ‘six-figure sum’ in clean energy drink startup
“Why would you drink unhealthy energy drinks when Virtue exists?”. Vegan soccer player Chris Smalling has invested a six-figure sum in Virtue Drinks – his sixth ethical investment made in the last year. The London-based brand launched in 2016, makes healthy, clean energy drinks using all-natural ingredients with zero sugar and zero calories. The multi-award-winning …
Veggie Grill launches first-ever virtual vegan Mexican restaurant
“Más Veggies Taqueria is a natural next step for us to advance plant-based eating nationwide.” This week, Veggie Grill has launched a virtual vegan taco shop. Called the Mas Veggies Taqueria, this first virtual Mexican restaurant concept features an innovative menu in partnership with plant-based brand Beyond Meat. According to Veggie Grill, the new concept …
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Kim Kardashian tells 200 million followers she has ‘officially converted’ 3 family members to vegan eating
The fashion mogul has kicked off 2021 with a plant-based diet and a new fitness routine. After earlier stating that she is going fully plant-based for the next 30 days, Kim Kardashian has revealed she has even got her family members on board. Reposting a picture of a vegan lunch from her sister Kourtney Kardashian …
Moving Mountains just launched vegan ‘beef’ tender strips in UK
‘We’ve created the meatiest plant-based product in the world… now even the most dedicated of carnivores have no excuse not to give a plant-based or flexitarian diet a try in the New Year.” Moving Mountains, the British food tech company that launched the first plant-based ‘bleeding’ burger in the UK has now launched what it …
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Major dairy-free brand Silk launches new plant-based protein drinks for athletes
“Silk ULTRA delivers complete plant-based protein and truly delicious taste, so athletes don’t have to compromise.” Silk, America’s No. 1 plant-based beverage brand has launched new Silk ULTRA – one of the first multi-serve beverages for athletes. The newest drink on the market comes packed with 20 grams of complete plant-based protein for muscle maintenance …
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Nando’s launches first-ever vegan meal kits to ‘flavour up Veganuary’
The £5 limited-edition box include ingredients, recipe cards, utensils, Nando’s Vegan PERinaise and an authentic Nando’s apron. This week, Nando’s launched a brand new Vegan Flavour Box just in time for Veganuary. The box is made in partnership with leading online cookery platform, MOB Kitchen. The limited-edition box costs just £5 and allows Nando’s fans …
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Farmers riled as Oatly launches new online guide to ‘help dads quit dairy’
“We know we’re in the midst of a climate emergency, but there’s a group in society who aren’t grasping the urgency of it.” Swedish plant-based milk brand Oatly has riled UK farmers after launching a new campaign that aims to show that livestock farming is more damaging to the planet than transport. The vegan milk …
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19 million poultry animals culled after bird flu spreads in South Korea
The outbreak has prompted the government to increase the country’s warning level for avian flu to “serious danger.” South Korea has culled a total of 18.8 million chickens and other poultry animals following an outbreak of bird flu. According to the South Korean Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the highly pathogenic H5N8 bird …
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Michelin star awarded to a vegan restaurant in France for the first time
Vegan eatery ONA has also been awarded Michelin’s green star – in recognition of its strong ethical practices. A vegan French restaurant has won a Michelin Guide star, the first for an establishment serving only meat-free products in France. Claire Vallee runs the ONA restaurant in the city of Ares, near Bordeaux, in south-west France. …
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UK’s first vegan bacon, sausage & egg breakfast muffin launches today
Halo Burger’s limited-time breakfast sandwich stuffed with vegan bacon, sausage, and egg is said to be the first of its kind 100% plant-based ‘MockMuffin’. Fancy a vegan take on McDonald’s classic breakfast muffin this Veganuary. Well, your prayers have been answered. Vegan junk food restaurant, Halo Burger, has partnered with THIS, the plant-based meat company …
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UAE’s largest frozen food company launches its first plant-based burger
“We believe that the plant-based food trend is here to stay as people explore different ways to diversify their protein intake and become more health-conscious.” United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based halal food giant AI Islami Foods has launched its first plant-based burger that tastes just ‘like beef’. The latest product launch – a response to the …
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