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Vegan cooking school to open in Las Vegas
The new vegan cooking school will feature beginner and advanced courses for all skill levels, writes Audrey Enjoli for Live Kindly: ‘According to its founders, Mindy Poortinga and Heather Heath, Vegas Vegan Culinary School and Eatery is the first, non-accredited vegan cooking school and deli in the US. The non-accredited school has a target launch […]
Vegan TV advert on Channel 4
A vegan television advert will air tonight on Channel 4 between 8.10pm and 8.30pm. Of the advert, creators Vegan Friendly UK have said, ‘We really hope it’s going to reach thousands of people and help them make the connection and switch to a plant-based diet’. You’ll also be able to see it for the next […]
Michelin awards star to vegan restaurant for the first time in France
A vegan restaurant in south-west France has won a Michelin star, the first for an establishment serving only animal-free products in France. Claire Vallee runs the restaurant ONA – which stands for Origine Non Animale – in the city of Ares, near Bordeaux, which she launched in 2016 thanks to crowdfunding from supporters and a loan from a green bank. […]
LEON launches the UK’s first carbon-neutral burger and fries range in its restaurants
Naturally Fast Food brand LEON is the first fast food brand to serve a carbon-neutral burger and fries range in its restaurants. Launching as part of a new menu on 13th January, the carbon neutral items will make it easier for guests to learn more about the environmental impact of their food choices and choose options […]
BBC Horizon: Feast to save the planet
Not your average dinner party – Gregg Wallace and Hannah Fry examine the environmental cost of what we put on our plates in the latest BBC episode of Horizon. Click here to watch the programme.
Singapore approves cultured ‘meat’: A major step forward for the industry?
Singapore has become the first country on Earth to approve cultured meat for commercial sale. On Wednesday, December 2nd, the Singapore Food Agency said that the cultured chicken produced by San Francisco-based start-up Eat Just met the safety standards for use in nuggets, opening the door for a commercial launch in the country. Cultured meat, otherwise […]
Almost 500,000 Brits gave up meat in 2020 (and a further 6.5 million plan to do so in 2021)
The number of those who gave up meat in 2020 was double that of 2019’s figures People following veganism increased by 40% in 2020 12% of the population intend to become vegetarian, vegan or pescatarian in 2021 As 2021’s Veganuary begins, annual diet intentions research from the shopping comparison site, finder.com, reveals that 470,000 Brits […]
Record-breaking Veganuary: More sign-ups than ever before in record time
Veganuary has hit this year’s sign-up target of 500,000. This truly is a record-breaking year. Not only do they have more people signed up than ever before – half a million to be precise – but they’ve reached their target for sign-ups in record time. ‘We are over the moon. It’s clear that 2021 truly […]
World’s 1st palm oil free certified superfood brand
Naturya, the UK’s leading superfood brand has recently become the World’s First Certified Palm Oil Free Superfood Company. All of their vegan superfood products have gone through a thorough assessment, with each ingredient researched and tested to ensure no palm oil or palm oil derivatives have been used in their creation and sourcing. This marks a positive […]
Brand new kosher, vegan certification
It is very significant that a new organization, “Vegan Kosher” has been established in Israel to promote veganism in Israel and beyond, writes Richard Schwartz. It was established by Israeli Orthodox Rabbi Asa Keisar, author of In Front of the Blind, based on the Torah teaching that one is not to put a stumbling block […]