Thousands sign petition to remove animal cruelty from tennis
“Participating in the cruel treatment of animals mars an otherwise joyful sport.” A petition calling tennis ball companies to stop supporting the cruel and violent wool industry has received more than 2,000 signatures. Created by mission-based start-up Sheeps, the ‘Make Tennis Vegan’ campaign implores companies including Wilson, Babolat, Penn and Dunlop to end the practice …
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Hermès slammed over proposed NT crocodile farm imprisoning 50,000 animals for skin and meat
The proposed farm will supply animal leather to make handbags and shoes for the high-end French fashion giant as well as supply the meat industry. Animal rights campaigners are calling out French fashion giant Hermès for wanting to build one of Australia’s biggest crocodile farms in the Northern Territory The proposed farm will reportedly hold …
Britain’s youngest vegan chef just launched a cooking show on BBC
“He’s only 12 years old but has already won the hearts of hundreds and thousands online, cooking up a storm with his delicious vegan food.” 12-year old vegan chef Omari McQueen has now bagged his own cooking show on CBBC, a BBC-operated channel for children. The new show is called What’s Cooking Omari? and is …
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Leona Lewis calls for a UK fur ban saying it ‘is cruel and outdated’
“There are certain injustices that I see that moves me so to a point that I can’t keep quiet about it.” Singer Leona Lewis has come out in support of a UK fur ban calling the trade “unspeakably cruel and utterly devoid of respect for animals.” The 35- year old, who rose to fame after …
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Northern Bloc’s limited-edition vegan white chocolate ice cream hits Waitrose shelves
The new limited-edition charity ice cream is “our best chance of raising awareness of the problem and much needed funds” for the theatre industry. Northern Bloc has launched a limited-edition vegan white chocolate ice cream – The Show Must Go On! – to support the struggling performing arts industry as theatres remain closed this Pantomime …
Nearly 25% of Americans are eating plant-based meats, says new report
“There are opportunities to target this burgeoning minority of consumers, who may be persuaded to use larger volumes of plant-based meat in their diets.” A new online survey reveals that nearly one-quarter American consumers are eating more plant-based foods now. The report, titled “Meat, Poultry & Seafood Alternatives: Outlook for Plant-Based & Cultured Cell-Based Consumer …
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LUSH just launched a new vegan afro hair care range
“There’s finally a Black hair care range available for the community in every LUSH store.” Vegan beauty brand LUSH has unveiled its new afro hair care range made with natural, vegan ingredients in-store and online, today. The line has been formulated by in-house R&D stylist & Black haircare specialist Sarah Sango, who spent two years …
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Joaquin Phoenix wants people to ‘be compassionate’ and celebrate a turkey-free Thanksgiving this year
“I object to animal cruelty, environmental destruction, the exploitation of slaughterhouse workers, and the deep wounds inflicted upon rural communities by the factory farming industry.” Joaquin Phoenix is urging people to forgo turkey this Thanksgiving. The multiple award-winning actor has signed ‘a more compassionate Thanksgiving by leaving turkey off my dinner plate’ pledge created by …
Former WWE wrestler Ryback shows off shredded physique after going ‘vegan for 7 weeks’
“It’s insane the myths about the Vegan diet. I am just getting better each week. I only care about performance. I need to be at an Elite level.” Ryback also known as the Big Man has credited a plant-based diet for his ‘shredded physique’ after going vegan for seven weeks. The retired wrestler took to …
Major exposé reveals ‘inhumane’ duck abuse at UK ‘Red Tractor’ farm
The company supplies duck to major supermarkets including Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Tesco, Co-Op and more. Undercover footage of a duck slaughterhouse in the UK shows the ‘harsh reality’ of birds suffering for the meat industry. The video released by Animal Justice Project (AJP), was shot inside the slaughterhouse of Gressingham Duck – the largest supplier of …
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M&S launches vegan food gift bag for Christmas
The delightful festive hamper features truffles, pies, jam and more. Marks & Spencer has launched an elaborate Vegan Christmas Food Gift Bag full of irresistible festive vegan treats from the brand’s Plant Kitchen range. The £40 hamper includes: Mount Benson Shiraz (75cl) Plant Kitchen Christmas pudding (100g) Vegan cocoa dusted truffles (260g) Plant Kitchen 4 …
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More vegan meals to be added to Brighton school canteen menus
Children following a vegan diet are registered as eating a “special diet.” This week, the Brighton and Hove City Council was urged to add more vegan meals to school canteens in an effort to introduce more children to a plant-based diet. The proposal was presented by Brighton mother Jill Pearson-Kleinm, who urged councillors to stop …
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