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Switzerland may soon ban all factory farms
Animal agriculture in Switzerland could look very different in the future. The Swiss public will vote on a ban on factory farming. The Swiss public will vote on a proposed constitutional amendment that guarantees better welfare for factory-farmed animals. The amendment is to be drafted by the government, according to the Federal Food Safety and […]
EU urged to adopt meat tax to tackle climate emergency
A “sustainability charge” on meat to cover its environmental damage could raise billions to help farmers and consumers produce and eat better food, according to a report. Click here to read the full story on the Guardian website.
Lunchtime shoppers drive soaring sales of vegan sandwiches
Retailers report huge demand for plant-based takeaway foods amid record Veganuary. A rise in the number of regular “lunchtime” vegan shoppers is fuelling sales of plant-based sandwiches and wraps, according to supermarkets. In a further sign that plant-based food is now firmly mainstream, retailers have reported rocketing sales of vegan takeaway foods, with ingredients such […]
France to ban culling of unwanted male chicks by end of 2021: BBC
France has pledged to outlaw the practice of culling unwanted male chicks by the end of 2021, as part of animal welfare reforms. About seven billion male chicks – not wanted for meat or eggs – are killed around the world each year, usually in shredding machines or by gas. The government said new methods […]
Live export: animals at risk in giant global industry
More demand for meat sets nearly 2 billion farm animals on the move a year despite concerns about poor transport conditions and inhumane slaughter. Click to read the full story from the Guardian.
Vegan burgers outsell normal burgers at Leon as plant-based food surges in popularity
Vegan burgers are now outselling regular burgers at LEON, the healthy fast-food chain has revealed. Meat alternative products now make up almost 60 per cent of total sales across LEON’s 75+ restaurants in the UK, with vegan burger sales surging from 41.3 per cent to 56.8 per cent in 2020. Read the full story on the Independent.
Chelsea become first Premier League club to introduce a fully vegan kiosk
“Who ate all the… buffalo cauliflower wings?” Not your standard football ground chant. But when Chelsea hosted Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday home supporters were able to sample such delicacies at the Premier League’s first fully vegan kiosk. Click here to read the full story on the BBC.
100% plant-based tuna arrives in UK
100% plant-based tuna has arrived in the UK. Find Good Catch products in the canned fish aisle in Tesco. High in plant-based protein and contains omega-3s. And the best part? They allow fish to remain in the ocean.
Almost one in four food products launched in UK in 2019 labelled vegan
‘In past two years, proportion of Britons who have eaten meat substitutes has risen to 65%’. Click here to read the full story
JVS to host 2nd night seder
We are excited to announce that JVS will be running a second night Seder (vegan, of course) on Thursday 9th April. Please save the date! Tickets will go on sale at the end of this month. Each time we do a seder we sell out and have a waiting list, so please do book as […]