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…
ADM's 8 Next Big Consumer Trends Include Plant-Based Lifestyle and a Focus on Healthy Pets - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine » Studies & Numbers » ADM’s 8 Next Big Consumer Trends Include Plant-Based Lifestyle and a Focus on Healthy Pets October 23, 2021 1634997597 Categories Studies…
Have you already made your way through the most popular vegan documentaries? Want to stay updated on the latest films in the plant-based industry? Then you should tune into the International Vegan Film Festival! No matter where you are in the country or world, you can get a sneak peek of up-and-comi…
Kerry Publishes Virtual Toolkit For Plant-based Dairy Alternatives - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine » Food & Beverage » Kerry Publishes Virtual Toolkit For Plant-based Dairy Alternatives October 23, 2021 1634995232 Categories Food & Beverage © Kerry Group has developed and released a p…
Burger King wins ‘launch of the year’ at PETA’s annual vegan food awards PETA has announced Burger King as the winner of their 9th annual vegan food award. Burger King won for their Vegan Royale, a plant-based version of the original chicken royale. The Vegan Royale is a vegan-friendly, crispy…
Butterscotch’s toasty notes of caramelized sugar and molasses come through clearly in this recipe from the Little Pine cookbook. Pair with crunchy chocolate chip cookies or a chocolate drizzle for added sweetness. What you need: For the pudding: 2½ cups coconut milk, divided 4½ teaspoons cor…
This Christmas is looking to be the best yet for Vegans all around the UK (and beyond) with such amazing products being launched every few days it seems [] Plant Pioneers – which is Sainsbury’s plant based range – have really smashed it this year, it’s clear they’ve been extremely busy bee…
Recent research shows that vegan diets are just as good for cats and dogs as a meat-based diet. The research by Andrew Knight, a veterinary professor at the University of Winchester comes in the wake of recent articles that suggested dog owners could face hefty fines if they fed their dogs a vegetar…
BREAKING: Nearly five years after PETA’s triumph over Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, the shuttered show is reportedly planning its return to the big top—without elephants, tigers, or any other nonconsenting animals! The exciting announcement sends a powerful message to the entire ind…
Oscar the Grouch may like living in a trash can (as much as he’s capable of liking anything), but for Oscar the cat, a garbage bin was hardly his preferred home—rather, it was simply the closest thing to shelter he could find.PETA fieldworkers stumbled upon Oscar’s malodorous domicile when the…
For Immediate Release: October 22, 2021Contact: Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382Norfolk, Va. – The record-breaking Squid Game is sure to inspire a lot of DIY Halloween costumes this year—so to give those ensembles an animal rights spin, PETA is now taking orders for its limited-edition “Red Light, G…
In California, if an arsonist sets fire to a home knowing that there are animals inside, they could rightfully face cruelty-to-animals charges. But if an arsonist sets fire to a forest—which is home to all kinds of wildlife—the same law likely wouldn’t apply to them. Why on scorched earth woul…
The TeachKind Kit Helps Educators and Students Appreciate ‘Otherness’ and Challenge Assumptions For Immediate Release: October 22, 2021Contact: Nicole Meyer 202-483-7382Riverside, Calif. – After students at John W. North High School filmed a teacher seeming to mock Native Americans by chanting…
From today and through October 24, Miyoko’s Creamery is giving away 1,000 free vegan pizzas in partnership with Northern California chain Pizza My Heart. At three locations (Palo Alto, Capitola, and Monterey), the chain will offer a free Vegan Big Sur pizza, which features Miyoko’s Liquid Vegan…
For Immediate Release: October 22, 2021Contact: David Perle 202-483-7382Palmetto, Fla. – Following news first heard in 2020 that Ringling Bros. circus is coming back, PETA wrote to Chief Operating Officer Juliette Feld Grossman, urging her to proceed without animals—and it appears that she liste…
Vegan egg alternative JUST Egg is about to be available in many more parts of the world. JUST Egg has been available throughout the United States since 2019 and has expanded to nearly every major market, most recently South Africa and South Korea. However, JUST Egg has not yet been available in Euro…
Reading Time: 3 minutes When celebrities speak, hundreds of thousands of people listen. So when high-profile names are placing their support behind the plant-based movement, the impact can be a large one. So, here are the latest updates in the vegan and veg-curious celebrity world. Actors Woody Harr…
Kylie Jenner may be the youngest of the Kardashian-Jenner siblings, but she’s already built a business empire of beauty brands, ranging from skincare and makeup to her upcoming baby line. Recently, Jenner has taken care to ensure that her brands are cruelty-free, are made with “clean” ingredie…
For Immediate Release: October 22, 2021Contact: Nicole Meyer 202-483-7382Lexington, Ky. – On Tuesday, PETA supporters joined by enormous, can’t-be-missed alpaca, sheep, and other puppets will cause mayhem outside the Urban Outfitters store on Main Street and loudly demand that Urban Outfitters a…
San Francisco-based Eat Just announced that it will officially be launching its plant-based egg product across Europe. The food tech company’s key ingredient – mung bean protein – just received approval from the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) Panel on nutrition. The regulatory ap…
For Immediate Release: October 22, 2021Contact: Amanda Hays 202-483-7382Portland, Ore. – PETA has just obtained documents revealing egregious animal welfare violations in Oregon Health & Science University’s (OHSU) laboratories, prompting the group to send a letter today to school President Dann…
Reading Time: < 1 minute Prime Minister Boris Johnson is being pressed for ‘deliberately’ not mentioning animal agriculture and meat consumption in a vital environmental policy. Despite urgent calls for the PM to encourage slashing meat intake by half, there’s a ‘glaring omission’ in the N…
For Immediate Release: October 22, 2021Contact: Amanda Hays 202-483-7382Detroit – National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Francis Collins is stepping down, and PETA supporters in giant blow-up dinosaur costumes will follow first lady Dr. Jill Biden to Sunday’s Yeshiva Beth Yehuda dinner car…
The more you learn about quinoa, the more you realize there's every good reason to add this whole grain to your diet. Not only is it a complete source of plant-based protein, but it can also help stabilize blood sugar, a key benefit when the goal is weight loss or maintaining a healthy weight. …
Pourable JUST Egg Rolls Out Across Canada Where 55% of Consumers Now Identify as Flexitarian - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine » Market & Trends » Pourable JUST Egg Rolls Out Across Canada Where 55% of Consumers Now Identify as Flexitarian October 22, 2021 1634920208 Categories Market…
Mission Barns to Release Hybrid Chorizo Sausages With Cultivated Fat - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine » Cultivated » Mission Barns to Release Hybrid Chorizo Sausages With Cultivated Fat October 22, 2021 1634916026 Categories Cultivated Products & Launches ©Mission Barns Following with…
Mission Barns to Relase Hybrid Chorizo Sausages With Cultivated Fat - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine » Cultivated » Mission Barns to Relase Hybrid Chorizo Sausages With Cultivated Fat October 22, 2021 1634916026 Categories Cultivated Products & Launches ©Mission Barns Following with Ch…
HiP’s Christmas chocolate countdown For the perfect plant-based countdown to Christmas, a new Salted Caramel Advent Calendar from HiP is coming, and it’s available to order now. The eye-catching calendar features 24 deliciously creamy H!P Salted Caramel squares, made from oat-milk chocolate. Not…
Since the start of the pandemic, an increasing number of people have reported sleep struggles, here, we investigate why and how to combat insomnia By Lewis Rixon, We Are Kynd If you’ve had trouble sleeping recently, then you’re certainly not alone. With the massive disruption to daily life from…
Says of the launch: “Since the start of my we’ve continued to push the boundaries in high-fashion and performance wear so it’s incredibly exciting to be expanding into the world of football with the superstar athlete Paul Pogba. “Last year during lockdown, adidas brought Paul and I togeth…
The Protein Brewery Announces Massive Upscaling For its Uber Sustainable Fermented Fungi Protein - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine » Companies & Portraits » The Protein Brewery Announces Massive Upscaling For its Uber Sustainable Fermented Fungi Protein October 22, 2021 1634905828 Catego…
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Global Dairy Alternatives Market size was estimated at USD 23.16 billion in 2020, is expected to reach USD 25.74 billion in 2021, and projected to grow at a CAGR of 11.44% reaching USD 44.37 billion by 2…
$4M Invested in California Cultured's Cell-Cultured Chocolate to Solve Deforestation and Child Labor in Cocoa - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine » Cultivated » $4M Invested in California Cultured’s Cell-Cultured Chocolate to Solve Deforestation and Child Labor in Cocoa October 22, 2021…
Beetroot juice is one of the richest dietary sources of nitrates, which help improve blood flow and heart health. The addition of cayenne pepper in this heart-healthy, alcohol-free take on a Bloody Mary gives a further boost as cayenne is great for circulation. The garlic, lemon and parsley added t…
Reading Time: < 1 minute Vegan investor and environmentalist Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed is championing plant-based food via the Four Season Hotel during the cultural festival, Riyadh Season, in Saudi Arabia. This is in partnership with renowned chef Matthew Kenney, following the launch of the Folia…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Thousands of people have banded together to urge Hermès to stop using exotic animal skins. The campaign comes as the luxury fashion house plans to open a new crocodile farm in Australia. Hermès already owns at least five crocodile farms, according to the animal rights org…
With COP26 just around the corner, you may be wondering how the younger generation can add their voices to the global conversation on climate change. Well, we have the answer and it’s coming to Glasgow soon. EXTREME International, in partnership with One Young World, has created THE EXTREME HANGOU…
Sainsbury’s Plant Pioneers launch a supermarket first with its new vegan salmon fillets. Plant Pioneers No Salmon Fillet is just one of the tasty vegan fish products released for the brand’s expansions. Those looking to cut down their fish consumption can also tuck into Plant Pioneers No Chuna a…
Actress Rosario Dawson has been eating a plant-based diet since 2019. The social justice activist initially decided to switch to a whole foods plant-based diet in a bid to feel less stressed. Using her diet as a form of self-care, she told PEOPLE: “I’m mostly vegan and raw these days for my heal…
Vegan Plum Frangipane Tart The sight alone of this scrumptious vegan plum frangipane makes us lick our lips! The homemade pastry is layered with a rich frangipane filling and topped with juicy plums for a sweet and juicy vegan dessert. The taste and smell of this gorgeous vegan tart will leave you…
Use the pesto aioli in this recipe from the Little Pine cookbook to jazz up sandwiches, vegetable spreads, and burgers. Make extra of the herb-roasted mushrooms for sprinkling over salads or layering in sandwiches. What you need: For the pesto aioli: ¼ cup walnut pieces 2 garlic cloves, peeled ½…
Two new sandwiches will be launching in Starbucks this Christmas and we are excited! Vegan Christmas food in the UK is seeming to get better and better with new releases happening every few days recently and the offerings from Starbucks this year that we’ve heard about do not disappoint. The Very…
A vegan lifestyle comes with its own set of challenges. From finding plant-derived alternatives to everyday food items, to reading labels before buying anything from the supermarket to ensure its crueltyfree – vegans do it all!However, even the most dedicated vegans tend to commit a folly when it…
V-Label Reveals the Finalists Of the International V-Label Awards 2021 - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine » Fairs & Events » V-Label Reveals the Finalists Of the International V-Label Awards 2021 October 22, 2021 1634881112 Categories Fairs & Events © V-Label The international jury panel…
This November, a vegan BBQ pop-up is coming to Brooklyn, NYC! Plant-based brand Pure Grit BBQ has partnered with Al Horno Lean Mexican Kitchen to launch the Pure Grit BBQ pop-up, which made its debut in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn on October 8. The pop-up features BBQ favorites like mac ‘n’ cheese, corn…
While there is already a mountain of evidence pointing to the routine violence, incompetence, and disregard inside the laboratories of Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), PETA has uncovered yet more animal suffering inside OHSU’s horrible animal prisons.Federal reports obtained by PETA reve…
It’s easy to catch a vegan eating spoonfuls of some sort of nut butter for breakfast (don’t judge!)—it’s tasty and full of nutrients our bodies crave. But what’s the difference between the standard peanut spread, the harder-to-find cashew, and everything in between? VN breaks it down for y…
Recent reports that a pig kidney was “transplanted” onto a human patient are misleading and dangerous. Here’s why: Humans have no right to steal other sentient beings’ organs for our own benefit. Nor do we need to. Pigs aren’t spare parts and should never be used as such just because human…
Over the last year, companies and consumers have responded directly to rising concerns regarding sustainability, the environment, animal agriculture, and plant-based nutrition. To celebrate the plant-based innovations seen in 2021, PETA UK just announced this year’s Vegan Food Awards. The awards…
