Fast-food chain Burger King just transformed one location in Spain into a meat-free paradise for a full month. The Madrid outpost on the popular Paseo el Prado street is now only serving vegetarian items made in partnership with The Vegetarian Butcher—a Dutch brand that was acquired by Unilever in…

For Immediate Release: October 25, 2021Contact: Tasgola Bruner 202-483-7382Washington – It’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauci who is currently under public attack over experiments on dogs funded by his agency, but the rot runs deep at the National Inst…

Published October 25, 2021 by Rebecca Maness. Blue cheese, or bleu cheese, is typically made with cow’s milk, but it gets its distinctive color, smell, and sharp flavor from the mold Penicillium. The tanginess and even the bluish color can easily be achieved without using milk stolen from mother c…

1. Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, and sauté 7 to 10 minutes, or until beginning to brown, stirring often. Add garlic and chipotle chile, and sauté 1 minute more. Stir in mushrooms; cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until softened. Add seitan, tomato paste, paprika, oregano, chili…

Overwhelmed by all the climate jargon? Our climate change glossary explains all Image Credit: Unsplash With COP26 and climate change jargon dominating the news, you may be wondering what it all means and what you’re supposed to do with this information. It feels like new terms appear every time we…

In the fishing industry, whales are callously referred to as “bycatch”—a speciesist euphemism for “nontarget” animals who are caught or become tangled in fishing nets and other gear and are then discarded and left to die. An estimated 300,000 whales, dolphins, and porpoises die each year…

Reading Time: < 1 minute Swedish oat milk giant Oatly has launched its first-ever limited-edition collection of reworked vintage clothing. The denim jackets were released over a four-day window at $250 a piece: but the plant-based brand confirms there’s more to come on the sustainable fashion fron…

We can’t start our mornings without coffee and a splash of creamer. Here are the best dairy-free options we’ve tried. Coffee is my ride-or-die. I average about two cups daily, and if the mood is right, I get a post-work oat milk latte from the bakery around the block.  I fear and respect my co…

A Strategic Stake in Steak: CULT Food Science Buys Into Wagyu Ribeye Producer Ohayo Valley - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine » Cultivated » A Strategic Stake in Steak: CULT Food Science Buys Into Wagyu Ribeye Producer Ohayo Valley October 25, 2021 1635183316 Categories Cultivated Investm…

Reading Time: 3 minutes Asia’s leading food tech start-up Next Gen Foods has unveiled its flagship product in the US: a vegan chicken alternative called TiNDLE. According to the company, TiNDLE is the first plant-based chicken made especially for chefs. Its goal? To shake up the food system for th…

While the entire fast-food sector is shifting to offer vegan alternatives, Burger King remains at the forefront of the movement. The fast-food giant just announced that Burger King Spain will host a completely vegetarian storefront for one month in Madrid. The company spent years of plant-based de…

In the first half of 2021, alternative seafood companies raised $116 million in investment capital, according to the first-ever State of the Industry Report by non-profit think tank Good Food Institute (GFI). According to the report—which explores the global alternative seafood industry’s commer…

Reading Time: 2 minutes With Halloween around the corner, you may be thinking what to give people who are treat or treating! Well these are surely a treat! (Even if they do look a bit scary) Ingredients 100 g gram flour 50 g potato starch or tapioca starch 30 g cocoa or cacao powder 100 g sugar 1/2…

This vegan pumpkin ricotta tortelloni is the perfect shareable dish for the fall season and can be carried through the holidays. Each bite of pasta is stuffed with creamy pumpkin ricotta, boiled to perfection, and drizzled with a simple vegan butter sage sauce. The good news? The stuffed pasta can…

Reading Time: 2 minutes Leaked documents reveal that Australia and Saudi Arabia have been lobbying the United Nations (UN) to minimize their loyalties in tackling the climate crisis. Countries dodge climate crisis commitments Described as a ‘huge’ leak, it was an investigative team from Greenpea…

Veg Capital Invests in Plant Alternative, Pioneer of Frozen Indian “Shicken” Curries - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine October 25, 2021 1635173507 Categories Investments & Acquisitions Satvinder Bains & Matthew Glover ©Veg Capital , the UK vegan investment fund, has invested in plant…

After over seven years of business, LA’s beloved Powerplant Superfood Cafe faces permanent closure unless an investor, new owner, or restaurant group takes over. The difficult decision was made by the owner, Cynthia Moore, who hopes to pass the baton to another passionate plant-based foodie who wi…

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Could carbon capture technology replace trees? As plants and trees grow, they take in carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and transform it into sugars through photosynthesis. Carbon capture technology imitates this artificially by either capturing CO2 (often as part of industrial production pro…

Reading Time: 2 minutes Catering giant Sodexo has pledged to make a third of its meals vegan by 2025. Sustainability concerns are driving the plant-based push, which will apply to the UK and Ireland arm of its business.  Sodexo’s emission goals Last week, Sodexo announced a comprehensive roadmap…

Taiwan’s Frozen Vegan Food Leader Vegefarm Looks to Global Expansion - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine October 25, 2021 1635164186 Categories Companies & Portraits ©Vegefarm With over 25 years in the vegan business, Taiwanese plant-based producer has now set its sight on entering the Eu…

Football star Paul Pogba and Stella McCartney have teamed up with Adidas to launch its first vegan football boots. Adidas’ Predator Freak football boots are made from 100% vegan materials and part recycled materials. Pogba and McCartney’s creative journey began in lockdown and stemmed from the d…

Huge congratulations to Paula, Anderson and their team on celebrating 5 years in business as the UK’s First Omnichannel Vegan Supermarket! Apart from GreenBay looking like heaven – what an incredible story…. Co-founders, Paula Alcalde and Anderson Caicedo arrived in the UK some 11 and 13 years…

Mushroom, Leek and Chestnut Pot Pies Pot pies are pure comfort food. These vegan mushroom pot pies with leek and chestnut are easily prepared and ooze with a yummy bechamel for a comforting and easy vegan dinner.  Want more vegan recipes? Try 3 issues of Vegan Food & Living magazine for just £3…

Since the mid-2010s, every year seems to be “The Year of the Vegan.” Not only are plant-based brands innovating new products at lightning speed, non-vegan companies are picking up on these items and integrating them into the mainstream food conversation. No doubt, there is room for improvement…

Win a luxury lingerie or nightwear set with Liberty & Love! Former dancer, vegan chef and mum of 3, Beth Kates had her incensed light bulb moment in the middle of the lockdown. Bombarded with adverts of late teenage and early 20 something women, with perfect airbrushed bodies trying to sell underwea…

Reading Time: < 1 minute International fast-food giant Burger King is opening a 100 percent vegetarian restaurant in a first for the company. The chain debuts its Vurger King outlet in the Spanish capital of Madrid this month. Burger King’s meatless restaurant Announcing the news on Twitter this w…

Kick off a slow weekend morning with a batch of these hot-from-the-fryer, cinnamon sugar-dusted doughnuts from The Korean Vegan cookbook.  What you need: 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast 2 tablespoons plus ¼ cup sugar, divided 1 cup soy milk, warmed to between 100 to 110 degrees 3 cups bread flour �…

With less than a week to go before the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) kicks off in Glasgow, its organizers have announced that the menu at the event will feature mostly plant-based dishes recognizing the calamitous impact of animal agriculture on global climate.In September this ye…

USA's "First Ever" Plant-Based Heritage Lamb Launches at San Francisco Restaurant Chain Souvla - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine » Gastronomy & Catering » USA’s “First Ever” Plant-Based Heritage Lamb Launches at San Francisco Restaurant Chain Souvla October 25, 2021 1635145258 Cate…

USA's "First Ever" Plant-Based Heritage Lamb Launches at San Francisco Restaurant Chain - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine » Gastronomy & Catering » USA’s “First Ever” Plant-Based Heritage Lamb Launches at San Francisco Restaurant Chain October 25, 2021 1635145258 Categories Gastron…

USA's "First Ever" Plant-Based Heritage Lamb Launches at San Francisco Restaurant - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine » Gastronomy & Catering » USA’s “First Ever” Plant-Based Heritage Lamb Launches at San Francisco Restaurant October 25, 2021 1635145258 Categories Gastronomy & Cateri…

Cultivated Meat Companies Take Top Two Spots at Israel's FoodTech 2021 Competition - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine » Cultivated » Cultivated Meat Companies Take Top Two Spots at Israel’s FoodTech 2021 Competition October 25, 2021 1635145249 Categories Cultivated © ProFuse Technology…

Catering Company Sodexo UK&I to Make a Third of Its Meals Plant-Based by 2025 - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine » Gastronomy & Catering » Catering Company Sodexo UK&I to Make a Third of Its Meals Plant-Based by 2025 October 25, 2021 1635145247 Categories Gastronomy & Catering © PRNewsfo…

"China's First Cultivated Meat Company" Raises $10.9M to Build Pork Production Line - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine » Cultivated » “China’s First Cultivated Meat Company” Raises $10.9M to Build Pork Production Line October 25, 2021 1635145217 Categories Cultivated Professor-Zhou…

A new vegan comfort food cafe opens in Upstate New York. Owned by Dutch immigrant Kim Hoedeman, Secret Vegan Cafe opened last month in Kingston, New York, serving diner classics like cheeseburgers, pancakes, and breakfast sandwiches. Vegan Junk Food and Late-Night Snacks in Upstate New York The idea…

Image from Planet Arborist Thinking about working “in veganism”? Karin chats with fellow vegans John Creaton and Andrea Harvey who are doing just that…  I don’t know if he remembers however around 16 years ago it was Damian from VeggiePets who said to me that the way forward for veganism wa…

When does healthy eating cross the line into behavior that is unhealthy? While eating a predominantly plant-based diet is considered healthy and promotes physical and mental wellbeing and longevity, some people develop such an extreme focus on clean eating, it can cause distress, affect their healt…

We all like to think that we are Samantha from Sex and the City. But the reality is you need more than 3 pieces of lace when you’re on the school run. Former dancer, vegan chef and mum of 3, Beth Kates had her incensed light bulb moment in the middle of the lockdown. Bombarded with adverts of late…

Kim Brookes of Perfino tells us more about where essential oils come from, how they are made, if are they vegan….  So generally, if an essential oil is not expensive, it’s not the real thing. Rose Otto, otherwise known as Rose essential oil, retails at around £48 for 2.5ml. That’s 5 dozen ro…

Who needs eggs to make French Toast!!??  We don’t! And Linda McCartney’s Family Kitchen told us: “Quick and easy, French toast was a favourite treat when we were children and we still love it today. Linda used the irresistible flavours of cinnamon, vanilla and maple syrup in her recipe and…

A veganized version of the salty, cheesy, Korean-style egg omelette known as gyerranmari gets chopped and added to fried rice in this delicious, golden-brown, fried-to-perfection recipe from The Korean Vegan cookbook.  What you need: For the gyerranmari:  1 tablespoon olive oil ¾ cup liquid vegan…

Whether travelling to Glasgow or a local looking for new places to try, Google reviews have a lot of options. Glasgow has a great reputation for vegan food, we checked out which establishments scored highest on Google. We looked at exactly who was getting the best reviews and ratings, from vegan jun…

We love tofu here at VeggieVision TV and this recipe takes things to a whole new level!  Author Bonnie Chung tells us; This recipe is, by far, the easiest dish in this book; but more than that, the effort-to-results ratio is embarrassingly high. This is the dish I roll out on desperate evenings…

One Planet Pizza Launches Wicked-Planet Pulled Mushroom Pizza For Halloween With Derek Sarno - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine » Products & Launches » One Planet Pizza Launches Wicked-Planet Pulled Mushroom Pizza For Halloween With Derek Sarno October 23, 2021 1635020351 Categories Produ…

Next Meats Unveils Plant-Based Ribs 2.0 - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine October 23, 2021 1635016890 Categories Products & Launches © Next Meats Co., Ltd. , a food tech company based in Tokyo and now operating in the US, has recently announced the launch of a new version of its popular s…

Sponsored post Updates for International travel to the U.S. The White House announced on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021 — they would be implementing changes to their travel policy with a specific date to start allowing international travelers who have been fully vaccinated to enter the country. This new up…

Fat has been the dietary villain for decades. Starting in the 1940s, studies found a connection between high-fat diets and elevated cholesterol levels, which can lead to coronary blockages and heart disease. By the ’60s, a low-fat diet was recommended by physicians, and the government, health medi…