Starbucks says plant-based is the ‘#1 trend’ and ‘most dominant’ shift in consumer preferences
“If I think about both beverage and food, the #1 trend that I would highlight there is just the consumer shift and consumer preferences around plant-based.” Starbucks is innovating its menu as consumer behaviour shows a ‘dominant shift’ towards plant-based food. Kevin R. Johnson, CEO, President, and Director along with other Starbucks executives discussed the …
Ben & Jerry’s veganizes iconic Phish Food ice cream as fans keep ‘asking for more’
“To launch that into a vegan, it takes a lot of work, actually, to do that and to be just as yummy as our dairy.” This week, Ben & Jerry’s launched its newest vegan flavor: Non-Dairy Phish Food in stores across the US. The dairy-free version of the brand’s popular Phish Food flavour is made …
Veggie mum angry and ‘feeling sick’ after McDonald’s serves her chicken in meat-free wrap
“I have had a bit of tummy ache…a good chance I feel ill because of the chicken.” 20-year old vegetarian Maisy Mason has been left feeling sick after she discovered chicken in her ‘spicy veggie’ wrap order. The mix-up happened at a McDonald’s store on Exeter High Street where Mason often goes to eat her …
12-year-old award-winning chef Omari McQueen just launched his first vegan cookbook
McQueen is said to be “leading a new generation of ethically minded foodies into a more sustainable future.” UK’s youngest founder of vegan restaurant Dipalicious turned TV chef Omari McQueen has added another feather in his cap. This month, the 12-year-old just launched his first vegan cookbook with over 35 easy-to-make plant-based recipes. Apart from …
Earthling Ed blasts £1.5million pro-meat TV advert for ‘spreading misinformation’
Earthling Ed has recreated an ‘honest’ remake of AHDB’s pro-meat advert to ‘show the reality behind these industries’ and encourage people to eat plant-based. Earthling Ed has slammed a new UK campaign that encourages people to eat meat and dairy. The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) – a pro-animal farming levy board -has started …
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Beyond Meat and PepsiCo partner to create plant-based snacks and drinks
Plant-based snacks and drinks from this ‘PLANeT Partnership’ are expected to hit shelves later this year. This week, Beyond Meat and PepsiCo formed a joint venture to create snacks and drinks made from plant-based proteins. The deal follows a run of other successful collaborations for Beyond which include a distribution deal with Walmart, and partnerships …
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New ‘robust’ vegan verification test launched for apparel and footwear
“The new methodology used in our testing is incredibly robust and will offer the supply chain confidence that finished retail product is free from animal components and as such, vegan claims are substantiated.” A chemical testing company has created an ‘incredibly robust’ verification programme to establish whether any animal products or by-products have been used …
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Black-owned fashion label Telfar wins popular award for vegan shopping bag
“Telfar have redefined what luxury means and, in an era where true luxury is having a functioning health and social security system, I think their slogan – ‘Not for you, for everyone’ – rings very true.” Black-owned fashion label Telfar has been honoured with a fashion award for its vegan-leather, gender neutral shopping bag. The …
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Kim Basinger urges Craigslist to end all animal abuse on its platform
“Unscrupulous breeders, puppy and kitten mill operators, and dishonest sellers, take advantage of the Craigslist ‘rehoming’ loophole and dupe families into paying exorbitant fees for animals.” Animal protection advocate and actress Kim Basinger has urged Craigslist to put an end to animal abuse on its platform Writing a letter addressed to CEO Jim Buckmaster, Kasinger …
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63 tonnes of ‘ghost gear’ removed from Atlantic Ocean in 2020
Ghost gear accounts for about 70% of macro-plastics in the ocean. More than 63 tonnes of discarded fishing gear – a major source of marine pollution- has been retrieved from the Atlantic Ocean since 2020. The cleanup is part of The Ghost Gear Fund –set up by the Canadian government to support 26 different projects …
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Alpro’s vegan double chocolate mousse launches in UK supermarkets
The plant-based food brand’s latest offering is already available at Tesco. Plant-based giant Alpro has launched Double Chocolate Mousse with Chocolate Ganache at Tesco, Vegan Food UK reports. The food account recently shared a picture of the vegan treat, with a caption that reads: “This is a thing of dreams, nice one @alpro.” Alpro’s newest …
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Rugby Olympic star Dan Bibby is ‘in the exact same shape’ after going vegan three years ago
“I showed that I stopped eating meat and I was in the exact same shape. I was leaner but I was just as strong.” A top rugby player says he is ‘in the exact same shape’ and has suffered no negative effects from following what he describes as a “plant-focused” diet. Team GB Olympic silver medallist …