63,000 live sheep to be shipped from South Africa to Kuwait on horrific export boat despite outcry
An export boat which is set to transport 63,000 live sheep from South Africa to Kuwait has led to outcry from activists who say the boat will cause extreme suffering and death to many animals. Welfare groups have failed in attempts to prevent a second boat this month leaving Cape Town to arrive in Kuwait. …
Kyrie Irving donated 200,000 vegan ‘Beyond Burgers’ to NYC Food Bank in COVID-19 relief efforts
The Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving has made donations to several food banks and charities across New York in a bid to help the ones hit hard by the ongoing pandemic. According to Johns Hopkins University’s running tally, declared coronavirus cases across the US have jumped to 189,510 with 4,076 deaths at the time …
Goodfella’s expands vegan range with new ‘Meatless Mediterranean’ pizza
Goodfella’s has launched UK’s first frozen vegan pizza which contains pea protein mince toppings. Goodfella’s has expanded its vegan range with its new stone baked Meatless Mediterranean pizza featuring pea protein mince and topped with tomato sauce, pea protein mince, chargrilled red and yellow peppers, tomato, red onion, oregano, and salsa verde drizzle. The new …
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‘We expect costs to come down’ says Starbucks CEO in demands to ditch vegan milk tax
The coffee chain has addressed the demands to eliminate upcharges on vegan milk in their annual shareholders’ meeting. At its annual shareholders’ meeting, Starbucks addressed PETA’s question on removing the upcharge on vegan milks. PETA bought stocks in the company last December in order to partake in Starbucks’s annual meetings and continue its stance on …
Vietnam to clamp down on billion dollar wild animal trade industry
Vietnam has announced plans to shut down the country’s billion dollar wildlife industry by stamping out illegal trading and consumption of animals. The country’s prime minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has directed the country’s agriculture minister to stamp out the industry following the outbreak of coronavirus – which stemmed from a meat market in China which …
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Jane Goodall urges people to show ‘love and compassion for the animals who are with us on this planet,’ in COVID-19 message
The conservationist has recorded a powerful message urging people to realize the extent to which humans exploit animals for food, entertainment and other selfish motives. Amidst the coronavirus pandemic that has now infected more than 8,59,032 and killed over 42,322 globally at the time of writing, leading primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall shared a video message in which …
Miley Cyrus brings home a rescue puppy and urges others to adopt abandoned animals amid pandemic
‘Many families have had to surrender their pets after losing jobs, wages or housing security’, leaving many animals in need. Vegan singer Miley Cyrus and boyfriend Cody Simpson adopted a new dog in order to help the helpless animals abandoned during the ongoing lockdown period. Simpson shared photos of their new pet – a Shepard …
Vegan brand continues to provide ‘Tempeh Care Packs’ to people in need
UK based tempeh brand, Better Nature has announced that it would send a total of 75 tempeh care packs to nominees in order to do their bit in helping the ones in need. Better Nature launched a 4-week UK-wide initiative on March 17 to help support people struggling in the wake of the ongoing coronavirus …
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Squeaky Bean to launch 3 vegan sandwich meat flavours in Waitrose stores
Squeaky Bean has announced a new vegan ready-to-eat range launching in all Waitrose stores on 1st April. The plant-based brand has expanded its vegan range with 3 types of sandwich meat slices to attract meat eaters and flexitarians open to trying other options as well as provide alternatives to the 39% of Brits who have …
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Plant-based diets ‘help prevent asthma and manage symptoms’, says study
A new study has highlighted that plant-based foods can improve one’s chances against respiratory illnesses including asthma and COVID-19. A new study published in the online journal Nutrition Reviews examines the role of a plant-based diet in the management and prevention of asthma. With the ongoing COVID-19 virus affecting respiratory pathways, experts believe the findings …
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Millions of newborn male cows set for brutal export journeys to Middle East as Irish dairy industry booms
The number of unwanted newborn male cows who will be shipped from Ireland to Europe and the Middle East in horrific conditions is set to drastically increase this year. The dairy industry in Ireland has boomed in recent years and farmers are cashing in on lucrative exports of newborn males cows. The total number of …
‘Seafood’ now contains 283% more parasites than it did in 1980s
The study is important from ‘a public health standpoint, and for understanding what’s going on with marine mammal populations that aren’t thriving.’ A study led by the University of Washington called – “It’s a Wormy World” – has shown that fish including Sashimi, nigiri and other forms of raw fish are carrying 283 times more …
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