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Purely Elizabeth, a natural foods brand specializing in plant-based oatmeal, granola and pancake mixes, announces a $50 million Series B raise led by SEMCAP.  In the last five years, the company has grown at 55% CAGR and nearly doubled its retail locations from 8,000 to over 15,000 stores, according to a press release. The company’s products can…

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Fur is quickly falling out of vogue. In recent years, fashion giants have joined the Fur Free Alliance, removing fur products from the runways worldwide. From Saint Laurent to Gucci, fashion houses have dropped animal-product from their collections. Now, Dolce & Gabbana is the second luxury fashion giant to ban fur this year following Moncler. The…

Plant Alternative is absolutely unique in its USP: veganised versions of the UK’s favourite Indian ready meals, products that stand far out from other ready meals on the market due to their restaurant quality and authentic flavours, as well as their vegan “Shicken” meat which is quite unlike others on the market. The London-based family brand…

3 Mins Read San Francisco startup Black Sheep Foods has closed a $5.2 million seed funding round. New Crop Capital and AgFunder participated in the round, among others. The move comes the company debuted its vegan lamb last year. Capital raised will be used to develop wild game and heritage breed alternatives. Expansion of existing lines into the foodservice…

Last year, a couple in Singapore did an experiment: They both tried on a shock collar and a prong collar to see what they feel like. They summed it up as follows:“I expected it to be uncomfortable but I had no idea how painful it would really be. I had to remove the shock collar immediately for fear of being shocked again. It’s not just the physical…

Veganism is frequently painted as an antithesis to “masculinity” or “manliness," but instead of letting stereotypes shroud the benefits of plant-based eating, Chefs Derek and Chad Sarno saw an opportunity to reframe that narrative. The brother duo founded Wicked Kitchen in 2018 to breathe excitement into veganism, breaking down archetypes…

For Immediate Release: January 31, 2022Contact: Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382Washington – President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden have almost certainly bought every luxury cat product on the market for Willow, the FFOTUS or “First Feline,” but what about the simple things cats seem to love the most? To fill that gap, PETA is sending Willow an “out…

As more and more studies confirm the climate benefits of plant-based diets, new data suggests that if everyone were to opt for a plant-based diet, agriculture would need just a quarter of the land it uses today. Perhaps more useful to note is that a 50% eat reduction would result in 20% less gas emissions globally.  According to the UN Food and Agricultural…

Californians could soon see fewer cigarettes littering the streets. A proposed bill aims to ban the sale of single-use tobacco components, such as vape and e-cigarette products and filters commonly found in cigars and cigarettes. The bill—Assembly Bill 1690—was introduced by Assemblymember Luz Rivas. If passed, it would prohibit “​​a person…

Reading Time: < 1 minute The state of Sinaloa in Mexico has become the fifth in the country to outlaw bullfighting, classifying it as animal cruelty. Campaigners are celebrating the decision, which was agreed upon unanimously. Sinaloa follows Sonora, Guerrero, Coahuila, and Quintana Roo in ending the cruel practice. However, there are 27 states remaining…

Reading Time: 2 minutes A council member has proposed a bill outlawing the consumption of dog meat in Seoul, the capital city of South Korea. It follows ongoing concerns about animal welfare violations within the trade.  The municipal council member, Yang Man-gyu, urged Seoul’s mayor to implement a city-wide ordinance to ban consumption of the product…

You’re not imagining things. There’s an ever-growing collection of dairy-free yogurt options at the grocery store. As more people adopt a plant-based diet, the interest — and offerings — in non-dairy vegan yogurt and other plant-based products is expected to rise. But all dairy-free yogurt is not created equal and some are calorie bombs and…

.tasty-recipes-quick-links { text-align:center; } .tasty-recipes-quick-links a { padding: 0.5rem; } Quick, easy, and absolutely scrumptious, these Vegan Biscoff Puff Pastry Swirls will become a go-to if you’re in the mood for a sweet treat. Sometimes you want a treat but you don’t want to be in the kitchen hours baking. Let me introduce Vegan Biscoff…

Reading Time: 2 minutes The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) upheld four out of five issues investigated in relation to complaints about Swedish alt-milk brand Oatly’s advertising in January last year. In total ASA received 109 complaints about the environmental claims made in Oatly’s 2021 ad campaign.  Along with complaints from the general…

Another luxury fashion powerhouse is going fur-free. Dolce & Gabbana has announced that it is banning fur and angora from all future collections starting this year. Dolce & Gabbana has used the likes of fox, mink, and rabbit fur in its designs. But in recent years, it has embraced faux furs made with synthetic fabrics like polyester and acrylic. The…

Bill Glaser, Co-Founder and CEO of Outstanding Foods describes the origins and goals of his plant-based food company that creates tasty as hell products that everyone can love.I’ve been an entrepreneur ever since I was a kid. Back in the day, I would find things to sell so I got money to buy toys! In my post-childhood career, I founded a variety of…

Win one month’s supply of Sciiona: Next Generation Moringa worth £28.99 Sciiona is the next generation of moringa. Moringa, sometimes known as the miracle tree, is one of the most nutrient dense and nutritionally useful trees on earth. It is rich in protein (including the nine essential amino acids) low in fat and has an abundance of vital vitamins…

9Tteokguk (or “rice cake soup”) is one of my most requested recipes. The minute people find out I veganize Korean food, they ask, “Hey, do you have a tteokguk recipe?” These days, most people assume that tteokguk includes dumplings; but, to be accurate, tteokguk is, like most Korean cuisine, a rather humble soup that consists of broth and rice…

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Pacifica Beauty, the pioneer of 100% vegan, cruelty-free, clean beauty, today announced that it has received a strategic investment from Brentwood Associates, a growth-oriented middle market private equity investment firm. Brentwood’s investment coincides with the appointment of new Chief Executive Officer and Board…

January 31, 2022 1643629840 Categories Investments & Acquisitions Companies & Portraits OMG Meat ©Thai Union Thai Union Group – one of the biggest producers of tuna in the world – has set up a Global Innovation Center in Thailand to create an alt protein future for the multinational company. Based in Bangkok, the $9 million facility employs over…

This go-to, one stop-shop for many people is quickly becoming a vegan haven thanks to a surprising number of plant-based products. The freezer section boasts cases packed with vegan brands such as Gardein, Field Roast, and Impossible Foods, and you can even find vegan tuna, chocolate chip cookies, and heat-and-eat bowls. With an abundance of options…

Thanks to a little innovation and plenty of dry ice, Valentine’s Day treats are no longer restricted to convenience stores or a local vegan-friendly chocolatier. Many chocolates, cakes, and other swoon-worthy sweets can be shipped nationwide. The caveat: you have to plan ahead. Now is the time to order your treats for your partner, Galentine’s party…