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Vegan NIBs 4 February 2025: Vegan Pioneer Shifts Focus to Animal Welfare
Andy Shovel, co-founder of the meat-alternative brand THIS™, has launched “A Bit Weird,” an organization aiming to address animal rights issues through humour and creativity. The initiative seeks to eliminate practices like the culling of male chicks and painful castration of male lambs in the UK. Source: The Guardian
Vegan NIBs: More Brits Embracing Plant-Based Eating, Says New Study
A new study by The Vegan Society has revealed a growing shift towards plant-based diets in the UK. According to the research, 3% of Brits now identify as fully vegan or plant-based, while an impressive 10% are actively reducing their consumption of animal products. This trend reflects a wider awareness of the health, environmental, and […]
Top 5 Reasons to Go Vegan
Flirting with veganism? No pressure, just vibes. First off, it’s kinder to animals. No factory farms, no sad cows, just plant-based goodness. Vegan chicken soup and plant-based challah bring all the comfort without the guilt. Health-wise, a solid vegan diet helps lower the risk of heart disease, boosts energy, and keeps meals fresh and nutrient-packed—think […]
Veganuary’s Over—But Why Stop Now?
Veganuary is over, and sticking with a plant-based lifestyle is easier than ever. The benefits go beyond just completing a January challenge, making it worth continuing. The hardest part is already done. The first few weeks of going vegan involve learning what to buy, what to cook, and how to avoid hidden dairy in everyday […]
National Trust May Go 50% Plant-Based And People Have Opinions
The National Trust is considering a major shake-up of its café menus, with members set to vote on a proposal to make 50% of its food fully plant-based. The goal is to help the organisation hit net zero by 2030. Since plant-based options already make up 40% of the menu, this move would push things […]
Let’s Swap Punxsutawney Phil for a Weather Reveal Cake
Every year on 2nd February, Punxsutawney Phil pops out of his burrow to predict whether we’re in for six more weeks of winter or an early spring. But animal rights groups, including PETA, aren’t fans of this long-standing tradition. They argue that Phil—along with other groundhogs in similar events—is kept in captivity and subjected to […]
Vegan NIBs: 30 January 2025
💚 Veganuary Documentary Explores Plant-Based Cuisine A new Shots! TV documentary delves into the vegan movement, showcasing plant-based alternatives ranging from vegan kebabs to black forest cupcakes. The program aims to provide viewers with an in-depth look at the rising popularity and diversity of vegan cuisine. 💚 Califia Farms Introduces 3-Ingredient Plant-Based Milk in the […]
Vegan NIBs: 27 January 2025
💚 Beyond Meat Faces Challenges in the US but Sees Potential in Europe While Beyond Meat experiences declining sales in the US, Europe presents growth opportunities due to expanding distribution and supportive supermarket initiatives. Source: Wired 💚 Launch of Fully Funded PhD Programs in Alternative Protein Research The UK’s National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre (NAPIC), based […]
UK Launches Fully Funded PhD Programs in Alternative Protein Research
The UK’s National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre (NAPIC), located at the University of Leeds, has unveiled an exciting opportunity for researchers with the announcement of five fully funded PhD positions: Microbubbles stabilised by plant protein-polysaccharide complexes: from oral processing to rational design of sustainable food foams. Assessment of potential allergenicity of alternative proteins and effect […]
Davos 2025: Veganism in the Spotlight for a Sustainable Future
The World Economic Forum (WEF) at Davos is once again tackling the climate crisis, with a major focus on sustainable food systems. This year, plant-based diets are taking centre stage as a key solution to reducing global carbon emissions. Discussions highlight how shifting towards vegan food systems can massively cut agriculture’s environmental footprint—think fewer emissions, […]