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Plant-based milk sales surged 49% in Europe in the past two years

According to reports, even the global market could reach $60 billion by 2030 Sales of plant-based milks are soaring around the world, driven by a number of factors including increasing awareness of the environmental impact of dairy farming, the rise of veganism and flexitarianism, and the development of new and innovative plant-based milk products. According …

Celebrities offer £1M to Prince William to add plant-based category in Earthshot Prize

Open Letter calls for inclusion of “Advance a Plant-Based Food System” category to tackle climate crisis Renowned celebrities and vegan organization GenV have joined forces to advocate for the inclusion of an “Advance a Plant-Based Food System” category in the prestigious Earthshot Prize. Launched in 2020 by Prince William and the iconic naturalist David Attenborough, …

Vegan brand wins 4 awards at Prestigious International Cheese and Dairy Awards

The vegan cheese brand beat dairy products to receive three Golds and a Trophy award spanning multiple categories. GreenVie Foods, a Cyprus-based vegan cheese brand, has won four awards at the prestigious International Cheese and Dairy Awards (ICDAs) for both conventional dairy products and other vegan products. The brand was named a Trophy winner for …

Juicy Marbles creates ‘world’s first’ plant-based pork ribs with edible vegan bones

The Bone-In Ribs are a vegan rib rack that comes with protein-rich bones, which can be consumed as a crunchy snack. Juicy Marbles, the ingenious vegan food company, has unveiled a pioneering creation that promises to reshape the world of plant-based cuisine. The plant-based startup has rolled out the world’s first-ever plant-based pork ribs complete …

Beyond Meat sales drop 30% as plant-based demand slumps in the US

Sales for the vegan meat alternative brand declines due to the cost-of-living crisis, negative press, and increased competition. Beyond Meat, the leading plant-based meat company has reported a 30.5% drop in net revenue in the second quarter of 2023. The company also lowered its full-year revenue forecast, citing “greater-than-expected consumer and category headwinds.” The decline …

Is Tobey Maguire vegan? Here’s what we know

Tobey Maguire often speaks about veganism and animal issues. Tobey Maguire, the actor best known for playing Spider-Man in the Sam Raimi trilogy, is a vegan. He has been a vegetarian since 1992 and became a vegan in 2009. A lifelong commitment to animal rights Maguire’s decision to go vegan was motivated by his love …

Plant-based food jobs surge with 32% growth in just 3 months

The number of open jobs advertised in the plant-based industry increased by almost a third from April to July 2023, GlobalData reported. The plant-based food industry is booming, and this is reflected in the number of job openings in the sector. According to data from GlobalData, the number of open jobs advertised in the plant-based …

Second largest meat producer and marketer is struggling and closing factories

Tyson Foods has shut down four chicken plants. Other meat giants such as JBS and Cargill have shut down facilities as well.  Tyson Foods is closing four chicken factories due to declining demand The closures of the world’s second-largest producer of beef, pork, and chicken will affect plants in Arkansas, Indiana, and Missouri. The move …

One in five Burger King Whoppers sold in Germany are plant-based

Plant-based Whopper now accounts for 20% of all Whoppers sold in Germany. Burger King Germany’s plant-based Whopper is proving to be a hit with customers, with sales now accounting for one in five Whoppers sold in the country. The success of the plant-based Whopper is a sign of the growing trend toward plant-based eating in …

Scientists warn of angrier sharks as oceans reach record temperature

The sea surface temperatures have reached an average of 20.96C – beating the earlier highest of 20.95C recorded in 2016. Scientists warn that sharks may become more aggressive as a result of the world’s oceans warming at an alarming rate. According to Copernicus, the EU’s weather service, the sea surface temperatures have reached an average …

“Shame on you”: Vegan Kourtney Kardashian slammed for posing in $9,000 lamb leather outfit

Kourtney and her husband Travis Baker actively promote themselves as vegans. Kourtney Kardashian has been criticized over one of her latest posts on Instagram, where she poses in a very racy blue ensemble. While many fans attacked her for her dressing style, which seems to have changed a lot after she got involved and married …

Plant-based protein diet slashes risk of ‘silent’ kidney disease, study finds

The National Kidney Foundation found that plant-based diets can lower the risk of chronic kidney disease, which can progress to kidney failure and early cardiovascular disease. Plant-based protein foods can slash the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a new UK study. The disease is potentially fatal because although it prevents the organs …