Vegan NIBs: 14 February 2025

💚 Plates London Becomes First Vegan Restaurant in UK to Win a Michelin Star Plates London, a fully vegan restaurant located on Old Street, has made history by becoming the UK’s first vegan eatery to receive a Michelin star. Chef Kirk Haworth impressed judges with his innovative adaptations of classical cooking techniques to a vegan diet. 💚 Grace Dent Replaces Gregg Wallace on Celebrity MasterChef Restaurant critic Grace Dent, known for her advocacy of mainly vegan and vegetarian food, will replace Gregg Wallace as a judge on the next series of Celebrity MasterChef alongside John Torode. 💚 Deliciously Ella Vegan Food Brand Sold to Swiss Group Hero The plant-based food brand Deliciously Ella has been sold to Swiss food group Hero, which plans to expand the brand’s presence globally. Founded by food blogger Ella Mills, the brand’s products, including oat bars and energy balls, will now be sold under Hero, alongside brands like Organix. 💚 New Research Highlights Growing Plant-Based Shift in the UK The Vegan Society’s new research indicates a collective movement toward more mindful and sustainable eating habits in the UK. Women are significantly more likely than men to identify as vegan or plant-based, and younger generations, particularly those aged 16-44, are twice as likely to embrace plant-based diets. 💚 Plant-Based Universities Campaign Gains Momentum The Plant-Based Universities campaign, an international student-led initiative calling for universities and student unions to adopt fully plant-based catering, has seen success in several UK institutions. As of November 2024, the campaign had been successful in one Austrian and twelve British universities, with around 60 active campaigns across eight countries. 💚 BYOMA Unveils Vegan ‘Glass Skin’ Serum Without Snail Mucin Skincare brand BYOMA has launched a vegan ‘Glass Skin’ serum that achieves the coveted dewy complexion without using snail mucin, offering a cruelty-free alternative for beauty enthusiasts. 💚 Anti-Dairy Ad to Be Screened at Cinemas in ‘UK First’ An anti-dairy advertisement is set to be screened in UK cinemas for the first time, aiming to raise awareness about the ethical and environmental impacts of dairy consumption.