China officially bans dog meat just weeks ahead of Yulin’s horrific dog festival
The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has excluded dogs from the livestock list stating dogs are ‘companion animals’. According to China’s Directory of Genetic Resources of Livestock and Poultry, dogs can no longer be commercially bred, raised, traded and transported in line with the country’s Animal Husbandry Law.   The Ministry noted that dogs were …
Slutty Vegan to donate thousands of Impossible burgers to Atlanta’s front-line responders
The vegan eatery has partnered with Impossible Foods to serve Atlanta’s fire stations, police departments, and waste management centers. Slutty Vegan ATL and Impossible Foods have teamed up to set up an ongoing meal support program for first responders in the Atlanta community. The vegan eatery has already been providing free meals to hospitals and …
Pizza Hut and KFC menus to feature Beyond Meat products in China
China has become the new hotspot for plant-based foods. Beyond Meat products will soon be sold in KFC and Pizza Hut outlets in China, reports reveal. Both chains are owned by Yum China Holdings, which recently trialled plant-based chicken nuggets from US agribusiness Cargill in its KFC outlets in Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou. Following the …
Alicia Silverstone’s son is a ‘calm boy’ because of his vegan diet
The actress has extolled the benefits of going vegan seeing the positive changes in her and her son’s life. Alicia Silverstone’s son- Bear, is 9 years old and the proud mama says she has never had discipline issues with him. According to the 43-year-old, Bear’s vegan diet, which he has been following since a baby …
Morrisons launches vegan boxes with free next day delivery to make food easily available amid lockdown
The meal boxes contain everyday essentials and loads of other food items to keep you stocked up for the week. Morrisons has released a fully vegan essentials box containing food enough to feed 2 people for a week amid the coronavirus lockdown. The box priced at £35 contains 23 items, which include everything from fresh …
KFC China’s vegan chicken nuggets sold out within an hour of launch
‘We believe the plant-based chicken concept will take this increasingly popular meatless trend to a new level.’ KFC China’s trial of its plant-based chicken nuggets at selected locations was so hugely successful that the pre-sale coupons for the first day sold out within one hour of its launch in Shanghai and a total of 7,000 …
200 UK doctors want meat and dairy taxed post COVID-19
‘One-in-five deaths in the UK are caused by unhealthy diets, which is one high in processed foods and animal foods.’ On World Nutrition Day, 28th May 2020, more than 200 NHS doctors and staff signed an open letter urging the UK government to implement measures to discourage the consumption of meat, dairy and junk food. The letter …
Singing superstar Harry Styles doesn’t eat meat
‘I don’t eat meat,’ said the former One Direction squad member in a recent interview. In an interview with NPR after performing for the network’s Tiny Desk Concert series, Styles answered some of host Stephen Thompson’s questions. While the interview was about their mutual love for Green Bay Packers- Wisconsin’s NFL team, Styles shed some …
8 reasons why you should add soya to your daily diet
Soybean is hugely popular as a meat alternative, but there are many other benefits of this wondrous legume, which is often ignored. Totally Vegan Buzz brings you the definitive guide to soybean. Soya bean made from the Glycine Max legume is a rich source of proteins and antioxidants among many other nutrients. Its popularity has …
Daily Harvest launches 4 vegan ice cream flavours just in time for summer
Daily Harvest has created a new vegan line up of ice creams combining a coconut base with a variety of natural, healthy ingredients. The organic vegan meal delivery service- Daily Harvest, is known to offer delicious and wholesome plant-based smoothies, soups and bowls in an effort to provide customers healthy and convenient plant-based meals that …
Kevin Hart says going plant-based has made him ‘more vibrant, more up and at it’
‘I’m a plant-based eater and not on some strict, crazy diet.’ In a recent podcast with Joe Rogan, Kevin Hart gave an insight of his life post his near-death experience and the changes he has made to lead a healthier life and reach his fitness goals. Among the many things he discussed, he told Rogan …
Rare white stork chicks hatch in the UK for the first time in 600 years
Storks, who often symbolize the birth of a new baby have hatched their own for the first time in centuries through a successful breeding program. As part of the White Stork Project (WSP), nature conservation organizations, which include the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation, Cotswold Wildlife Park, Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, and the Warsaw Zoo along …