Former alcoholic says veganism helped him revive from the brink of death
Former alcoholic turned vegan blogger Aaron Calder recounts how ditching booze and adopting a vegan lifestyle has helped him heal his damaged liver, kidneys and other functional organs. Brighton based Aaron Calder was almost dead back in 2012 when his body gave in after “years of binge drinking, bad diet, lack of sleep & not …
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Oxford scientist develops “World’s First Meat Patch” to help people going plant-based curb bacon cravings
Plant-based food company Strong Roots has collaborated with a scientist to design a patch that can help people trying a plant-based diet curb their meat cravings. Drawing inspiration from nicotine patches that help smokers wean themselves from smoking, Oxford professor and author of Gastrophysics: The New Science of Eating, Charles Spence has created a patch for meat …
Tesco to scrap 67 million plastic pieces by ditching shrink-wrap for multipack tins
Tesco has announced that it will remove 350 tonnes of plastic annually by replacing plastic-wrapped multipacks with plastic-free multibuys to combat growing plastic menace. As part of its 4Rs strategy – Remove, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, the world’s third largest retailer has collaborated with canned food firms such as Heinz, Green Giant sweetcorn, Princes and John …
Vegan journalist convinces former Waitrose editor who joked about killing vegans to try veganism for a week
William Sitwell who had to step down as Waitrose Editor after his nasty comments on vegans went viral agreed to ditch animal and dairy products for a week. After vegan journalist Selene Nelson who leaked Sitwell’s controversial email on vegans last November published her book Yes Ve-gan!—a blueprint for vegan living, she challenged her vegan …
Gaps in regulatory standards continue to allow contaminated meat and poultry to enter the food market
A US report on food recalls has highlighted concerns about the current food safety system after meat and poultry recalls continue to remain ‘sky-high’. A food report- “How Safe is Our Food” issued by the U.S. PIRG Education Fund analyzed 8 separate instances of food recalls in the past decade and found that lapses in …
String of puppy deaths convinces legislators to introduce ban on pet shops and commercial breeders
A string of deaths to newborn puppies has convinced legislators to introduce a bill aiming to ban puppy mills and the retail sale of puppies and kittens in Colorado. The last couple of years has seen dozens of people in Denver buy puppies from pet stores, but the animals have died from illnesses within days. …
Fury as slaughterhouse exposed for violent abuse passes Government inspection
Animal rights activists are furious with the Government’s response to footage which exposes horrific abuse at a farm in Essex. Welfare group Open Cages claimed undercover footage revealed harrowing conditions for animals at Moorah Farm in Great Totham. Activists described their discovery as ‘nauseating’ after finding workers had broken live chickens’ necks and hurled them …
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Almost 70% of Brazil beef plants tested positive for bacteria, study reveals
According to study results, 9 of 13 beef plants sampled in Brazil have been found contaminated with strains of Listeria bacteria. A study published in the journal Microorganisms analyzed fifty samples from beef plants in Mato Grosso, Brazil- the largest producer and exporter of beef in the country. Currently, more than 70 countries import fresh …
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Climate Change report calls for a 20% cut in meat and dairy consumption
According to the UK government’s official climate advisers, the country has to curb emissions from farming practices, agro-forestry and consumer habits if it has to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. In a report prepared by the Committee on Climate Change (CCC), the government’s official advisers insisted that the UK needs to reduce 64% of …
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Applewood struggles to make enough vegan cheese due to overwhelming demand
Applewood’s vegan cheese has been widely sought after ever since it launched last October. Applewood’s first-ever vegan cheese in collaboration with VBites, has been such a smash hit that VBites has its employees working overtime to manage bigger batches. Increased demand has also led Applewood to extend its listing from 235 to 470 Asda stores, …
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Vegan takeaway orders increase by 50% in Veganuary on Just Eat
As more people opt for meat-free meals, vegan food has become one of the fastest growing trends in the UK, says food delivery service. This month, food delivery service Just Eat saw a 50 percent hike in vegan orders. With more people ditching animal products for health, environment and ethical reasons, the company states that …
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Crocodiles electrocuted and skinned alive to make designer handbags, investigation reveals
An investigation by PETA has revealed how crocodiles are brutally abused and killed in Vietnam to supply the designer handbag industry. The animal welfare group has released shocking footage and imagery from reptile farms in the US, Vietnam and Africa. PETA explained how the farms are used to supply ‘luxury’ brands, and revealed harrowing eyewitness …