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Fashion labels turn to fox fur as mink supply dwindles post COVID-19 cull

“People will also be looking at other types of fur. Fox has been very popular for trimmings, in parkas for example. Wild fur is also becoming more popular, as is chinchilla.” After Denmark decided to kill 17 million farmed mink following virus outbreaks at hundreds of farms, premier fashion labels from Louis Vuitton to Fendi …

Asics new vegan hybrid sneaker is inspired by traditional Asian chappals

The new vegan hybrid sneaker costs €215. German collective group Gmbh and multinational sneaker giant Asics have collaborated to create a vegan hybrid trainer-cum-formal shoe called the GEL-CHAPPAL shoe. The new distinctive design mixes formal and casual styles, specifically the criss-cross uppers of sandals, which have been inspired by the chappal, a traditional footwear style …

70% of American households to make at least one plant-based dish this festive season

“This holiday season, Americans will be switching things up with their holiday menus by incorporating more plant-based ingredients into their dishes to accommodate a variety of diets and lifestyles.” A new poll has revealed that 70 % of US households will be serving at least one plant-based dish, and nearly a third will be planning …

New potent, multi-action, vegan face serum launched for all genders and skin types

“Our mission [is] to bring to consumers, regardless of gender or type of skin, a line of products that are just healthy for your skin as they are for the planet.” California based skin care brand Earth & Halo has launched a new vegan face serum suitable for all genders and skin types. The newly …

Vegan Actor Tabitha Brown is PETA’s ‘Person of The Year’

“Tabitha has brought vegan living into the spotlight and compassion for animals into the hearts of millions of people around the world.”  Actress and vegan food Influencer Tabitha Brown has been named ‘Person of The Year 2020’ by PETA. The star, who went viral after posting her carrot ‘bacon’ recipe on TikTok, also bagged second …

Piers Morgan blasts Meghan Markle for using celeb connections to promote vegan latte brand

Piers Morgan is often heard mocking those promoting a vegan lifestyle and this time Meghan has come under fire from the T.V presenter. Television presenter Piers Morgan has blasted Meghan Markle for sending gift samples of Clevr Blends’ vegan latte powders to Oprah Winfrey. According to the 55- year-old TV host, the Duchess of Sussex …

Meghan Markle sends Oprah special vegan latte gift basket for Christmas

The former Royal has become an investor in the woman-owned vegan startup Clevr Brands- which makes oat milk-based latte mixes. Soon after Meghan Markle – the Duchess of Sussex, invested in vegan startup Clevr Brands, she sent over a gift basket filled with Clevr’s lattes to neighbour Oprah Winfrey, who seemed all to please to …

Artisan crisp brand launches new vegan beef flavour on popular demand

“We wanted to ensure that whatever we created would appeal to both meat eaters and those following a plant-based diet.” Popular crisp brand Fairfields Farm has launched Roast Rib Of Beef – its latest plant-based product. The newest vegan flavor of crisps follows the brand’s Bacon and Tomato, Sweet Chilli, and Salted additions, which are …

Europe’s largest vegan meat factory to open in the UK

“Our focus is improving the quality because if we get that right we will further drive penetration and frequency.” Food manufacturer Plant & Bean is set to launch Europe’s largest plant-based meat factory in the UK to help meet the growing demand for meat-free alternatives. The 65-acre, 55,000-tonne capacity facility will be located in Boston, …

Greta Thunberg blasts world leaders saying ‘their empty words’ are destroying present and future living conditions

“At the current emission rate, our remaining carbon dioxide budget for 1.5 degrees will be completely gone within seven years.” Climate activist Greta Thunberg has blasted world leaders over their inadequacies in addressing the climate crisis. The 17-year-old said “there are no climate leaders”, even after five years of signing the Paris Agreement, in which …

UN urges all country leaders to declare ‘state of climate emergency’

“Can anybody still deny that we are facing a dramatic emergency?” The UN secretary general, António Guterres called on all world leaders at the recently held 2020 Climate Ambition Summit, to declare a ‘state of climate emergency’ in order to curb the ominous effects of global warming. The UN, UK and France co-hosted the summit together …

Cher calls on Thailand to rescue last gorilla living alone in Bangkok’s shopping mall zoo

“No matter how much ‘care and attention’ is lavished on these animals by their owners and keepers, just by keeping them in such confines and conditions is purgatory for them in terms of their well-being and mental health.” US singer Cher is campaigning to rehome a gorilla living above a Thai shopping centre. Bua Noi …