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 …
Continue reading “Squeaky Bean to launch 3 vegan sandwich meat flavours in Waitrose stores”
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 …
Continue reading “Plant-based diets ‘help prevent asthma and manage symptoms’, says study”
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 …
Continue reading “‘Seafood’ now contains 283% more parasites than it did in 1980s”
UK’s top 10 best vegan kebabs revealed in PETA’s new list
The vegan kebabs will “thrill diners with classic-tasting cuisine that doesn’t involve the grilled flesh of gentle animals,” says PETA. Animal rights organization-PETA has released a list of the top 10 places to find vegan kebabs in the UK. According to PETA, these outlets serve tasty plant-based dishes with “moreish meaty flavour,” and “zero cruelty.” …
Continue reading “UK’s top 10 best vegan kebabs revealed in PETA’s new list”
Beijing promotes traditional Chinese medicine as coronavirus cure
Officials in Beijing have been providing coronavirus patients traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), claiming the remedies cure the deadly virus. Beijing has increasingly turned to traditional sources, with the Ministry of Science and Technology reporting that 85% of all patients have been given TCM. One so-called cure for the virus is a bag of brown soup …
Continue reading “Beijing promotes traditional Chinese medicine as coronavirus cure”
Kat Von D urges people to stop hoarding, donates entire supply of tattoo shop’s gloves and aprons to local hospital
‘This type of hoarding has created massive shortages in hospitals leaving doctors, nurses and health workers dangerously ill-equipped to take care of patients and protect themselves.’ With medical workers and local hospitals facing an acute shortage of gloves and masks amid the coronavirus outbreak, vegan makeup mogul Kat von D donated her shop’s entire supply …
UK’s first vegan frozen pizza company launches new doorstep delivery for customers in coronavirus lockdown
One Planet Pizza has preponed the official nationwide launch of its new home delivery service-OPP Direct to help customers in coronavirus lockdown. With the coronavirus spread forcing people into lockdowns, businesses in general are suffering. In an effort to reach out to more people, the award-winning frozen vegan pizza company has brought forward its One …
Jack Black ditches meat to support his health and help fight climate change
Actor Jack Black has pledged to stop eating red meat to “help limit catastrophic climate change and support my mental health.” Jurassic Park actor Jack Black has pledged to stop eating meat as part of the My Eco Resolution initiative. In a video, the comedian revealed, “My eco resolution is to stop eating red meat. I’m …
Continue reading “Jack Black ditches meat to support his health and help fight climate change”
JUST Egg wins prestigious NEXTY Award for ‘Best New Frozen Product’
JUST Egg is the first plant-based product to have won the NEXTY Award in the frozen food category. Calling the Folded JUST Egg a ‘revelation’, the jury panel announced the California based food technology startup, a winner for developing a product that ‘inspires the industry to move towards a more healthy, sustainable future for people …
Continue reading “JUST Egg wins prestigious NEXTY Award for ‘Best New Frozen Product’”
Vegan meat sales in the US spike by 280% amid coronavirus pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a staggering 279.8 % increase in plant-based meat sales in the US. According to a market research report released by Nielsen, US consumers are opting for plant-based meat alternatives like never before. The report comparing sales data for 2 weeks of March with the same period last year showed …
Continue reading “Vegan meat sales in the US spike by 280% amid coronavirus pandemic”
Award winning vegan kebab brand to continue to dish out healthy meals amid lockdown
‘Feeding you vegan kebabs is the least we can do.’ After the UK’s Prime Minister issued a stark directive instructing Britons to stay away from public places including bars and restaurants in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the hospitality industry is in a dire situation. With no footfall some have been forced to shut shop, …