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Plant-based meat burgers have saved quarter-million animals annually, says report

A report has highlighted that around 250,000 animals have been saved per year with the growing popularity of plant-based fast food burgers. According to data procured from 18 fast-food chains that serve Impossible Foods’ plant-based meat and nine national chains that serve Beyond Meat’s vegan products, Ben Williamson, the head of animal welfare group World …

Starbucks UK to launch new vegan options in 2020

Starbucks has plans to expand its vegan fare with vegan bowls, cake, and overnight oats added to its menu.  A Starbucks “insider” sent an image to Vegan Food UK leaking the items of the new vegan menu that the coffee shop chain is planning to introduce in the UK. The group posted the image on …

Honest Burgers to launch plant-based bacon cheeseburgers in January

UK fast-food chain Honest Burgers has announced a new plant-based bacon burger and return of its meaty January Special just in time for Veganuary. Honest Burgers is slated to sell a limited edition of its vegan monthly special – the Bacon Plant burger – available exclusively from 2nd January to 3rd February. The new vegan …

Nando’s to launch vegan PERinaise in January

The South African based restaurant chain Nando’s has announced a vegan version of its lip smacking and famous spicy sauce. Although Nando’s is famous for its peri-peri laced meat meals, the brand is looking to appease a generation of foodies that look the other way. Nando’s is launching its new Vegan PERinaise on January 1, …

Costa coffee’s vegan cheese and ham toastie to launch in January

Costa Coffee has decided to launch new plant-based options including an all-day breakfast panini, rice pot, toastie, dessert and soups this January, claims insider. Although there is no official announcement from the coffee brand, an insider has leaked information to Vegan Food UK  about the new vegan menu roll out. The new options include Breakfast …

Sales of vegan Christmas fare reach record levels

Supermarket giants have revealed that vegan alternatives to the traditional Christmas roast have become a popular choice amongst customers keen to celebrate an ethical and healthier Christmas. In line with a research commissioned by Whole Foods Market that showed 40% of Brits planning to forgo their traditional turkey dinner ritual and opt for other alternatives; …

Hippeas new vegan chickpea tortilla chips launch at Whole Foods

The chickpea snack brand Hippeas has launched a new range of plant-based tortillas for healthy, guilt-free snacking. Leonardo DiCaprio backed vegan snack brand Hippeas launched a new organic, gluten-free, vegan and totally delicious range of chickpea tortillas in three distinctive flavours on December 18. The new variety of chips are made with chickpea flour, corn …

JUST vegan egg scramble and sandwiches to launch at 63 Whole Foods Market stores

Whole Foods Market has plans to introduce JUST’s popular mung bean-based vegan egg formula in the form of scrambled “eggs” and breakfast sandwiches at its stores in the Southern Pacific region. JUST has set major expansion goals for 2020. After acquiring Del Dee’s property in Minnesota to scale production of its vegan egg formula, the …

Frankie & Benny’s launches standalone menu with 8 new vegan dishes

Frankie & Benny’s has announced a new standalone vegan menu that features starters, mains and delectable desserts. Frankie & Benny’s is set to welcome Veganuary with 8 new dishes that the restaurant is adding to its existing vegan offerings. From January 2, the restaurant will offer over 30 vegan dishes on its menu. “We have …

Moo Free to launch vegan white raspberry truffles

UK based vegan chocolate brand Moo Free has announced the launch of its heart-shaped white chocolate truffles with a raspberry centre. Moo Free has created a white chocolate version of its popular Moo Free Hazelnut Truffles to cater to the growing demand for vegan goodies. Andrea Jessop, CEO and co-founder of Moo Free, said: “People …

Stay tuned: Greggs may release a vegan glazed ring donut this month

Insiders state that Greggs has plans to introduce a vegan glazed ring donut and a vegan steak bake as part of its new vegan product range. Greggs phenomenal success with its vegan sausage roll earlier this year prompted the bakery chain to add more meat alternatives to its menu. After it added its award winning …

Vegan festive food sales up by 40% at Waitrose

UK Supermarket Waitrose has recorded a 40% surge in the sales of its plant-based Christmas range. In line with a report commissioned by Whole Foods Market, more than 40% of  Brits are looking to opt out of a traditional turkey Christmas dinner and try other alternatives. And the figures seem to match up with Waitrose confirming …