Video investigation reveals horrific abuse in a donkey slaughterhouse used to make sweets and medicine
A video investigation has revealed horrific abuse inflicted upon donkeys at slaughterhouses which supply medicine, drinks and sweet industries. The video released by animal welfare group PETA reveals donkey farms in Mogotio and Naivasha, Kenya. In Naivasha, workers were caught on film violently beating frightened donkeys who were crammed together so tightly that they could …
Pret a Manger’s ‘Veggie Pret’ brand set for rapid expansion with acquisition of eat’s 96 stores
Pret a Manger is planning to ramp up its focus on the plant-based market with the expansion of its Veggie Pret brand. The chain is in talks to buy ‘the majority’ of sandwich chain Eat’s 96 stores to assist the development of its vegetarian and vegan branch, according to reports. At the moment Pret only …
Vegan shares infuriating conversation with meat eater that every vegan can relate to
The first few weeks as a vegan can be particularly challenging. As friends and family first discover you’ve cut out meat and dairy from your diet, the inevitable questions begin. You realise that conversations about veganism have totally different rules from any other discussion. You’re demanded to justify your lifestyle to the bitter end, with …
Illegal Slaughterhouse Workers Who ‘Skinned A Goat Alive’ Have Avoided Criminal Charges
Animal rights groups are demanding action after secret video footage exposed an illegal slaughterhouse at which activists said workers were was ‘skinning goats alive’. Following the release of the shocking footage, activists are demanding to know why criminal prosecutions have not been brought against workers. Animal Recovery Mission (ARM) released its evidence from an undercover …
Ricky Gervais Brilliantly Mocks Gordon Ramsay For Cooking His Own Pet Goat In Classic Video
Ricky Gervais has been an increasingly reliable ally of animals in recent years, and the comedian’s unique commentary on the flawed logic of meat eaters has been going on for over a decade now. Gervais is largely thought to be at least vegetarian and likely vegan – he even confirmed to fans of After Life …
Zimbabwe Has Sold 97 Baby Elephants To China And Dubai For $2.7m
Zimbabwe has sold and exported 97 baby elephants to China and Dubai for $2.7m. The Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Priscah Mupfumira announced the sale, explaining the money will be used for conservation efforts. Young elephants fetched from $13,500 to $41,500 in sales which date back to 2012. Selling animals and animals parts for …
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Piers Morgan says ‘Hypocrite’ vegans are responsible for ‘slaughtering insects’ in debate with PETA director
Piers Morgan has been slammed for ‘bullying’ a vegan guest on his show after launching into a typically aggressive anti-vegan rant. The Good Morning Britain presenter hosted a section titled ‘Veganism: Healthy Or Health Fad’ which featured PETA’s UK Director Elisa Allen. Morgan accused Allen and vegans as a whole of ‘hypocrisy’ for choosing a …
Mr Kipling Creator Premier Foods To Launch ‘Plantastic’ Vegan Range Of Desserts And Soups To Target ‘Growing Trends’
Supermarket giant Premier Foods, the maker of Mr. Kipling and Bisto, has announced plans to launch a range of vegan desserts and soups this year. The company is developing a ‘Plantastic’ range which it says is in response to ‘current customer trends’. Premier Foods has a huge range of supermarket products including Ambrosia Rice and …
Koalas declared ‘Functionally Extinct’ after numbers fall below a sustainable level
Koalas have been declared ‘functionally extinct’ and therefore an unsustainable species after numbers in the wild have plummeted to just 80,000, activists have warned. The Australian Koala Foundation said that numbers of koalas have fallen so dramatically that they will not be able to sustain the next generation or play a significant role in the …
Veganism is a stock market winner as shares in Greggs and Beyond Meat soar
Interest, excitement and investment in the vegan meat-alternative market is swelling to unprecedented levels and creating huge profits for companies reacting to the rise of veganism. Shares in Greggs boomed to an all-time high yesterday (May 14) due largely to the sensational popularity of its vegan sausage roll. This follows Beyond Meat’s incredible debut on …
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Activists slam ‘Malicious’ matador for wiping bloody tears from injured bulls face before killing it
Animal rights activists have been left disgusted after a matador wiped bloody tears from an injured bull’s eyes before killing the animal. The act by bull fighter Morante de la Puebla shared widely by activists, who described his actions as ‘malicious and perverse’. He was performing at a festival at the Real Maestranza bullring in …
Review: vegan Pizzeria Purezza, the world pizza of the year winner capable of converting the most dedicated cheese lover
Vegan pizzeria Purezza is at the forefront of a new generation of plant-based restaurants which provide a truly indulgent experience, and can be hugely influential in tearing apart common misconceptions about a vegan diet. The company’s restaurants in London and Brighton are the perfect answer to anyone who thinks they can’t go vegan because they …