More than 40 % of Brits to ditch turkey on Christmas day
Conscientious Brits have decided to ditch traditional Christmas fare for more environmentally and animal-friendly options. According to a research commissioned by Whole Foods Market, more than 40% of people in Britain plan to forgo their traditional turkey dinner ritual and opt for other alternatives. Of them, at least 10% admitted that they would enjoy a …
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PETA names Genesis Butler the 2019 young animal activist of the year
13-year-old vegan activist Genesis Butler has been named PETA’s Young Animal Activist of the Year for her animal advocacy. PETA held its 14th annual Libby Awards to recognize individuals that are most influential on the animal rights scene. “Libby” is short for “liberation”, pertaining to liberation of animals. Genesis Butler barely 13 years of age …
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48-year-old model looks and feels better than she did in her 20s after going vegan for 15 years
A youthful 48-year-old has credited veganism for her health, and ageless, wrinkle free looks. Victoria Featherstone Pearce, a model and charity worker from East London is 48 years old but people often mistake her to be in her late twenties. She has attributed her youthful countenance to her clean vegan diet, cruelty-free skincare routine, and …
Greta Thunberg named Time’s 2019 Person of the Year
Greta Thunberg, the Swedish teen vegan climate activist has been named Time magazine’s 2019 Person of the Year. Time named Thunberg its 2019 person of the year continuing a tradition it started way back in 1927. The magazine normally awards the accolade to a person or persons who “most influenced the news and the world” …
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Lymm gets its first floating vegetarian and vegan cafe
Evergreen café has opened on a canal boat in Lymm and will serve plant-based versions of classical comfort foods. Knutsford couple Kate and Ric Pakenham-Walsh bought a 55x10ft vessel named Grace from a boatyard in Northwich and built a warm and cosy joint called the EverGreen Cafe on the widebeam boat. The cafe is situated …
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Vegan restaurant to take over doughnut shack on Brighton Palace Pier
The Palm Court restaurant has taken over the doughnut shack on Brighton Palace Pier and will serve a new vegan menu starting next year. Brighton Palace Pier is all set to welcome a new meat-free kiosk called Veg Up Your Day that will serve exclusive vegan fare. “It’s going to be a new design in …
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Pig virus crisis increases demand for plant-based ‘meats’ in China
The African Swine Fever crisis in China has spurred demand for plant-based meat products in the world’s second largest economy. China is one of the biggest consumers and producers of pork, However, the African swine fever (ASF) ravaging China’s pig herds has also led to a drastic shortage of the country’s meat staple and a …
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Suma to offer a vegan pea and ham soup
Suma Wholefoods has created a vegan version of the classic pea and ham soup just in time for winter. Suma is a cooperative that supplies over 7000 vegetarian, natural and responsibly sourced products to businesses and homes across the world. The business also creates vegetarian and sustainable products and introduces vegan takes on popular meat …
RSPCA admits sending unwanted racehorses to be slaughtered for pet food
Unwanted racehorses in Australia are being sent to slaughterhouses by the RSPCA where they are killed and turned into pet food. The animal organisation has admitted to the shocking system in the horse racing industry, but claims it has no other option. Animals which are diseased or simply to old for the industry are discarded …
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Vegan influencer blasted for switching to a ‘carnivore’ diet
A vegan influencer has sparked fury and confusion among her followers revealing she’s switched to a ‘carnivore’ diet. Alyse Parker built a following of more than 800k on her accounts which have promoted plant-based eating and healthy exercise. But she’s mad a dramatic U-turn and revealed she’s only eaten animal products for the past 30 …
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Gino’s East becomes the first pizza outlet to offer vegan cheese in Chicago
Chicago based Gino’s East has become the city’s first pizza chain to add a vegan deep dish and thin crust pizza to its menu. The chain famed for its Chicago-style deep dish pizza has partnered with vegan cheese brand Daiya to launch a vegan cheese dish to customers looking for dairy-free alternatives. The brand states …
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Aero launches vegan dark chocolate bar
Aero has unveiled a vegan version of its most popular dark chocolate bar. Nestle’s British brand Aero’s “bubbly” bar includes 70 percent dark chocolate for a “rich and delicious melt-in-your-mouth” experience. The 95g bars available to buy on Amazon and at Walmart are free of egg and fish, and do not contain mustard, sesame, shellfish, …