Actor Maxene Magalona promotes Veganuary to millions of followers
“If more of us go vegan, we can actually help save the planet in its fight against climate change and global warming.” Actress-yoga instructor Maxene Magalona took to Instagram to encourage his 2.6 million followers to go vegan for the whole month of January. She joins a long line of celebrities encouraging more people to …
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French fashion house SCMP to ditch down and feathers from collections
The SCMP group banned fur in 2019 and exotic skin in 2020. SCMP Group, which operates brands like Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot, and Fursac, has banned items made of down and other feathers. As such, the luxury fashion company, which has 1,684 stores in 43 countries, will not use animal hair in future collections, starting …
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Climate change labels on food can change eating habits, study shows
Study findings indicate climate labels on restaurant menus would encourage consumer decisions. Climate labels on food items such as meat informing consumers of the negative impact of the production of such foods on the planet can alter their buying habits, according to a new study. The research, which was published in JAMA Network Open, was …
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Rishi Sunak offered £1million – if he goes vegan
“We hope you’ll consider our sincere offer and lead the UK towards a more sustainable and promising future.” Rishi Sunak has been offered a $1 million donation to a charity of his choice if he follows a vegan diet in January. Vegan organisation Generation Vegan (aka. Million Dollar Vegan) which wants to ‘highlight the devastating …
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Over a third of Brits will cut down on meat and dairy in 2023, survey reveals
Brits want to cut down on meat and dairy for environmental reasons, says The Vegan Society More than 33% of Brits are planning to cut down their meat and dairy intake, suggests a new survey. Data gathered from a 2,000-participant survey conducted by The Vegan Society indicates that 50% percent of British consumers are increasing …
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Elon Musk’s Neuralink faces federal probe after 1500 animals killed in brain implant trials
Neuralink stands to be prosecuted under the Animal Welfare Act. Neuralink is facing a federal probe for potential animal welfare violations, Reuters reported. The San Francisco-based medical company, which is working on developing a brain implant, is conducting tests on animals as it seeks approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to begin …
McDonald’s to launch Double McPlant in the UK. The US might not get it—here’s why.
With Veganuary just around the corner, McDonald’s is offering a doubled-up version due to popular demand. McDonald’s has announced that it is launching its brand new Double McPlant across outlets in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The move comes after repeated requests from consumers and fans. The new menu addition features two Beyond Meat patties …
Burger King UK to launch vegan bacon cheeseburger just in time for Veganuary
Meat-free bacon burgers will be rolled out to Burger King locations in the UK on 4th January next year. Burger King is all set to rock the plant-based world with the launch of its brand new ‘Bakon King’ range. The fast-food giant, which has pledged to offer a 50% meat-free menu by 2030 has partnered …
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Peter Andre pledges to go plant-based to help reduce his impact on the planet this Veganuary
The 49-year- old star joins actor Diane Morgan, ITV chef Juliet Sear, and Corrie’s Alexandra Mardell who are also taking on the New Year’s challenge Singer and TV personality Peter Andre has pledged to go plant-based for Veganuary. The Mysterious Girl star singer has partnered with Beyond Meat to promote the 31-day challenge and help …
Billie Eilish urges public to try Veganuary and give the ‘earth a fighting chance’
The ‘No Time to Die’ singer throws her weight behind the annual 31-day challenge to try vegan. Award-winning singer-songwriter Billie Eilish recently supported the Veganuary campaign by urging her fans to try a vegan diet. In a statement, Eilish, who has been vegan for eight years, said: “By replacing meat consumption with plant-based foods, together …
New York City to have first-ever vegan dining month this Veganuary
The event will focus on introducing new spots to vegans who dine out and showcase the diversity around the city. New York city is Hosting its first- ever Vegan Dining Month in 2023 just in time for Veganuary. The initiative was created by food and travel website Vegans, Baby. The aim is to encourage New …
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Veggie Pret is shutting nearly all its meat-free outlets, is this something to worry about?
The chain said the decision to close the specialist shops was driven by the fact that “more of our customers are choosing veggie options but may not see themselves as full-time vegetarians.” High-street sandwich chain Pret A Manger has decided to close a majority of its vegetarian and vegan cuisine-only stores as demand for the …