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Tokyo Olympics urged to go vegan following exposé of official supplier’s ‘hen hell’ farm

The footage documented by PETA Asia exposes what the charity describes as ‘rampant abuse and horrifying neglect’. The upcoming Tokyo Olympics is being urged to go vegan after whistleblower footage has revealed ‘hen hell’ on an official supplier’s chicken farm. PETA Asia’s exposé of Japan’s largest egg producer, ISE Foods—which is certified to sell eggs …

UK government’s animal welfare action plan blasted for trophy hunting loopholes

Campaigners have slammed the policy plan that could ‘create a giant loophole and mean the legislation would provide no meaningful improvement on the status quo’. The British government animal welfare action plan has received criticism for creating loopholes for trophy-hunt imports. The new policy document, which enumerates new pledges to ‘improve the treatment’ of animals, …

Vegan soldiers ‘struggle’ due to lack of plant-based options in Armed Forces

“Barriers not only make it more difficult for those already following a vegan lifestyle but also have the potential to put off those in the British Forces that are keen to give veganism a go.” Vegan service members are ‘struggling’ due to the lack of vegan meal options in the Armed Forces. According to the …

UK to ban live export of animals for slaughter as part of new welfare plan

 “We can no longer ignore the inextricable link that exists between the way we treat animals, our own health and that of the planet.” The UK has announced it will ban the live export of animals for slaughter and fattening as it aims to reinforce its position as a global champion of animal rights.  The …

‘Siesta Key’s’ Chloe Trautman credits alcohol-free vegan lifestyle and workouts for 50lb weight loss

“I am so proud of how far I’ve come physically…,” the reality TV star said after losing 50lb in one year. Reality TV star Chloe Trautman has revealed the health benefits she has experienced after transitioning to a vegan diet. The 25-year-old, chiefly known as a cast member of MTV’s hit reality TV series, ‘Siesta …

1 in 4 Brits reduced animal product consumption during Covid-19, says survey

“It’s fantastic to see that not only are people consciously cutting back on animal products, but that this trend has continued over the last twelve months.” A staggering 25% of Brits have cut down on some form of animal products since the first lockdown, according to a survey conducted by The Vegan Society. The latest …

Impossible Foods’ vegan meat to debut in school cafeterias nationwide

Impossible Foods has received USDA’s Child Nutrition (CN) Label, which means it can now introduce plant-based meats to K-12 school cafeterias. This month, Impossible Foods will introduce its plant-based meat into school breakfasts and lunches nationwide following a Child Nutrition [CN] label from the United States Department of Agriculture [USDA]. The label will allow Impossible …

New York’s Michelin star restaurant Eleven Madison Park is going 100% plant-based

“We realized that not only has the world changed but that we have changed as well…it was becoming ever clearer that the current food system is simply not sustainable in so many ways.” New York’s top restaurant is ditching meat and seafood because the modern food system is “simply not sustainable” Three-Michelin-starred restaurant Eleven Madison …

Billie Eilish tells Orlando Bloom what made her go vegan seven years ago

“I just can’t go on in my life knowing what’s going off in the animal world and not doing anything about it.” Pop superstar and Gen Z icon Billie Eilish has shared her reasons for going vegan during an interview for British Vogue’s June issue. As part of the interview, the award-winning singer-songwriter answered questions …

Disney’s ‘latest and greatest’ cruise ship to be first to offer vegan menus

“Each and every one of our menus will have vegan offerings. Taking care of allergies and special requirements is extremely important to us.” Disney’s newest cruise ship will offer vegan menus in each of its onboard restaurants. While chefs have always provided vegan options on Disney’s Cruises upon request, Forbes reports that the brand’s ‘latest …

Over half of American vegans would refuse to date a meat-eater, survey finds

In addition, one in five American vegans would also refuse to date a vegetarian, as they are still consumers of animal-derived products.  More than half of vegans in the US would refuse to date a meat-eater, a new poll finds. The polling by Veggly – the world’s leading dating app for vegans and vegetarians – quizzed …

One in 10 young British men would rather go to prison than go meat-free, survey reveals

“The survey has uncovered some worrying stereotypes around meat eating and how consuming a diet that’s heavy in meat products is viewed as being masculine, despite the associated health, environmental and social concerns.” A new poll has revealed that one in 10 young British men would rather go behind bars than stop eating meat. The …