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Vegan sues Burger King for serving Impossible Whopper cooked on meat grill

A vegan customer has sued Burger King for serving a meatless Whopper fried on a meat grill. After being accused of abating massive deforestation across Latin America, Burger king has been embroiled in another controversy after Phillip Williams, a vegan filed a class-action lawsuit against the fast-food giant. Williams complained that he bought an Impossible …

HCC launches £250,000 massive meat campaign as plant-based market soars

Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has launched a new multimedia campaign to publicize the sustainability and health benefits of ‘Welsh meat’. The meat organisational body is leaving no stone unturned in promoting how ‘sustainable and healthy’ Welsh meat products are, and has invested heavily having ‘dipped into its financial reserve’ to chalk …

Meat eaters are eating more plant-based foods than vegetarians and vegans, reveals study

A report released by the NPD market research firm has indicated that meat eaters are trying out more and more plant-based foods than vegetarians and vegans. The NPD group’s study –“The Future of Plant-Based Snapshot,” reveals that ninety percent of plant-based consumers are not vegetarian or vegan. According to NPD’s analysis, shifting consumer tastes, long …

Plant based diet may prevent cognitive decline, reveals study

New research published in a leading scientific journal indicates that following a plant-based diet lowers the risk of cognitive decline as individuals get older.  Life expectancy of people around the world has increased and UN statistics estimate that the global population aged 80 years or over will be around 425 million by 2050 from around …

Greggs boss converted to veganism after watching The Game Changers

Greggs CEO Roger Whiteside has announced that he has been following a new plant-based diet to remain healthy. The Newcastle bakery boss revealed he had ditched meat for over three weeks at an awards ceremony organised by The Journal that saw him pick up the North East Business Executive of the Year award. Inspired by …

Northern Bloc launches new vegan salted caramel flavoured ice-cream

Leeds based ice-cream brand Northern Bloc has launched a new vegan ice cream flavor to expand its vegan range. Northern Bloc’s tempting new ice cream flavor is with caramelized almond pieces and a caramel swirl. Describing the frozen dessert, the company wrote: “This new flavour is a truly indulgent, ice cream with caramelised almond pieces …

Farmers slam East Anglia University’s beef ban

The University of East Anglia’s students’ union has voted to ban the sale of beef on campus for the environment but farmers feel otherwise. The UEA students voted to ban beef by a one per cent majority in a bid to tackle the looming climate crisis. With the ban, beef will not be served in …

Burger King releases plant-based Rebel Whopper in Ireland

This meatless patty produced by The Vegetarian Butcher debuts in more than 2,500 restaurants across 25 EU countries. The fast-food chain witnessed immense success with its plant based – Impossible Whopper in the U.S. and Sweden a few months ago and hopes to recreate the same phenomenon by launching the Rebel Whopper in Europe now. …

Wendy’s silently adds a meaty vegan burger to its Canadian menu

Wendy’s has launched a vegan- Plantiful Burger at locations in Canada but is yet to make a formal announcement. Staying true to the brand’s CEO’s comment: “We want to do it the Wendy’s way. Something that is unique to Wendy’s, the fast-food chain has silently debuted a new vegan-friendly Plantiful Burger at certain Canadian stores …

Mars launches Galaxy vegan chocolate bars in the UK

Mars has announced vegan versions of its most popular Galaxy bar in the UK. UK’s second-largest confectionery brand- Mars has finally figured out a way it can treat its vegan customers craving the brand’s bestselling Galaxy chocolate bar. Taking more than six months to perfect, the brand has replaced dairy with hazelnut paste and rice …

Tokyo introduces more vegan options for the 2020 Olympics

Japanese lawmakers have considered implementing certain guidelines to make food choices more vegan friendly ahead of the 2020 Olympics. Japan is deliberating on how to make vegetarians and vegans tourists visiting Japan during the Summer Olympics find suitable meal options. The government officials in a meeting proposed some steps to make the transition smoother such …

Gregg’s vegan steak bake to hit stores soon

Greggs has been working on making its popular products vegan and customers could soon sink their teeth into the brand’s iconic vegan steak bake. After Greggs’ Quorn filled vegan sausage roll was declared a runaway success, the bakery chain has been busy in the kitchen. Although, Greggs has not yet released an official statement, the …