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Aldi reveals vegan Christmas range including plant-based duck and wellington

Aldi UK has unveiled its vegan Christmas range, which includes vegan duck and a festive wellington among other plant-based starters and mains. This Christmas, the budget supermarket chain is launching 136 brand new lines and changing 200 existing ones in a bid to entice vegan shoppers. The chain’s festive range will feature a Mexican-style party …

Starbucks launches vegan black whipped cream phantom frappuccino for Halloween

Starbucks has announced the launch of a limited edition vegan frappuccino which will be available in UK stores throughout Halloween. The Phantom Frappuccino is a black smoothie featuring green ‘lime slime’, coconut milk and mango essence.  To give it an extra spooky edge, the drink is topped with black dairy-free coconut whipped cream. Prices for …

Pret launches vegan versions of duck, chicken, bacon and egg sandwiches

Pret a Manger has announced that vegan versions of its most popular tuna, egg, duck, and bacon sandwiches will be available at outlets later this month. The Pret team is ready with its latest vegan offerings after conducting a poll to gauge customer preferences and then investing nine months to create vegan products which ‘have …

Vegan brand Fry’s launches extensive range in Tesco

Vegan food brand The Fry Family Food Co landed in Tesco stores across the UK yesterday (October 14). The popular brand has been producing meat-free products for almost three decades, and will be making its debut in up to 800 Tesco stores. The launch will include five new chilled lines, including a number of convenient, …

Oatly to launch three ice cream flavours at Tesco

Plant milk giant Oatly has announced plans to launch three vegan ice cream flavours in Tesco supermarkets this month. The three flavours, which will be made from oats instead of dairy, will be Chocolate Fudge, Hazelnut Swirl and Salted Caramel. Chocolate Fudge Oatly said in a statement the decadent Chocolate Fudge ice cream ‘breaks all …

Baker creates vegan versions of every dish on the Great British Bake Off

An inspired vegan baker has promised to make plant-based versions of every dessert from the latest season of The Great British Bake Off. Natalia Lima, baker at the Curious Cat Bakery in Florida, is a big fan of the show and plans to show customers you don’t need animal products to make incredible desserts.  Throughout …

WATCH: Daughter tells dad ‘I don’t want to eat animals anymore’ in new Tesco ad

A new Tesco advert for vegan sausages has sparked outrage in the meat industry.  The TV ad shows a little girl who tells her father ‘I don’t want to eat animals anymore’. Though her dad says ‘I bloomin’ love my meat’, he compromises by cooking the new Tesco Plant Chef Meat-Free Cumberland-style Bangers to make …

Miley Cyrus’ new restaurant serves cannabis and vegan junk food

A new restaurant backed by vegan singer Miley Cyrus is the perfect place to get high and eat all the vegan junk food.  Lowell Farms: A Cannabis Cafe has opened its doors in Los Angeles, and sommeliers at the restaurant will even match your joint for a suitable vegan dish. Hundreds enjoyed the launch this …

Doctors say cheese ‘should have cancer warning’

A group of doctors and physicians has urged the US Government to place breast cancer warning labels on dairy cheese. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine has submitted a petition to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to instruct cheese manufacturers to include a statutory warning stating: “Dairy cheese contains reproductive hormones that may …

Iceland launches plastic and palm oil-free vegan Christmas range

Iceland has unveiled its ‘green’ Christmas range that is not only vegan but also free from plastic and palm oil. The UK supermarket will offer tasty finger food such as the No Bull Burger Sliders, which are mini plant-based cheeseburgers made from plant-protein and No Duck Spring Rolls made from jackfruit, vegetables, and hoisin sauce. …

Pizza Hut adds more vegan pizzas, nuggets and cheesecake to its menu

Pizza Hut has expanded its vegan menu with a new selection of pizzas, desserts and sides available in UK restaurants. The pizza giant has added a new Vegan Mushroom pizza which features tomato sauce, Violife Vegan Ch**se , topped with closed cup mushrooms and garlic mushrooms. The mushroom pizza is the fifth Pizza on the …

Zizzi launches plant-based pepperoni pizza

High street food chain Zizzi has added a vegan jackfruit pepperoni pizza to its new autumn menu. After being one of the first restaurants to offer customers a vegan cheese pizza, Zizzi has partnered with vegan protein company Jack & Bry to introduce a plant-based pepperoni pizza called the Jackfruit Italian Hot. Priced at £10.75, …