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1 in 5 Brits cut down on meat consumption during COVID-19 pandemic
A survey conducted by The Vegan Society has found that 1 in 5 Brits have cut down on meat consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey also found 15% have reduced their dairy/egg intake over the lockdown period. These figures highlight how pressures on supermarkets and consumers alike are changing buying behaviour towards a more […]
‘Thug Kitchen’ to change its name following accusations of ‘digital blackface’
Popular cooking site Thug Kitchen has announced it will change its name to Bad Manners following accusations of ‘digital blackface’. The brand, created by Matt Holloway and Michelle Davis, has come under scrutiny in the past, with vegan chef Bryant Terry saying the duo’s captions ‘rely heavily on phrases from black rap lyrics, stand-up routines, […]
The Vegan Society launches new vegan podcast
The Vegan Society has launched their own podcast, The Vegan Pod. They said: “This podcast will delve into topical issues faced by the vegan community as we invite guests to talk about their thoughts and experiences. This podcast will allow us to share ideas, facts, and opinions by the voices of the vegan community, and […]
10 Contemporary queer vegans you need to know about
Vegans are a diverse bunch. Among them, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transexual, queer, intersexual, and asexual/aromatic (LGBTQIA) folks have been integral to the movement for animal liberation. In addition to fighting for animal rights, these rad vegans also have a history of working towards consistent anti-oppression and fighting against all forms of social injustice, including toward […]
Has COVID-19 stopped the conversation around the climate crisis?
Earth is going through a period of change and there are many crises happening simultaneously. 2019 brought a lot of simmering environmental issues to a head in society…Then, another crisis happened. And the world grounded to a halt… Suddenly, it seemed that all the progress that had been made in regards to climate change so […]
Vegan or animal protein? The science shows which is better
We need protein because it is a vital component of our muscles, hair, nails and collagen – a connective tissue protein that holds your body together. Protein is also needed to make your brain’s messengers (neurotransmitters), hormones, red blood cells and DNA. Another important role that protein plays is in maintaining a healthy immune system. […]
Domino’s is launching two new vegan pizzas
Takeaway pizza giant Domino’s is finally trialling two new vegan-friendly recipes in 46 stores* across the UK and Republic of Ireland from yesterday. Vegan pizzas fans have been asking the company for a number of years to release a vegan pizza, which are currently offered by high-street competitors including Papa John’s and Pizza Hut. In 2018, Domino’s trialled […]
TikTok sensation Tabitha Brown to feature on virtual summit to discuss race and veganism
Actor Tabitha Brown, who went viral after posting a vegan ‘bacon’ recipe on TikTok, is to feature as a guest speaker as part of The Vegan Women Summit’s Virtual Gathering series. Brown, alongside filmmaker Jasmine Levuya and activist Haile Thomas, will discuss the intersectionality of race and veganism. ‘Become a better ally’ Speaking to VegOut, Founder of The Vegan Women […]
Protect our food standards! Sign the petition from Greenpeace.
From our friends at Greenpeace: “In the US, factory-farms have low hygiene and welfare standards to ramp up production so they can drive down costs. The UK has been protected from imports of chlorinated chicken, hormone-fed beef and other low standard food products through the EU for decades. But with the UK now out of […]
Humanity is finished unless we change food system, says Jane Goodall
Humanity is facing an existential crisis unless we change our food systems, according to Jane Goodall. The prolific primatologist made the comments earlier this week while speaking at an online event hosted by advocacy organization Compassion in World Farming… As reported by the Guardian, Goodall said: “We have brought this on ourselves because of our absolute disrespect […]