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Dutch government backs cell-based ‘meat’ with €60 million investment
‘The Netherlands is the latest to welcome the emerging technology, with a hefty investment’, writes Charlotte Pointing for PlantBasedNews. Read the full story here
Kosher humanewashing in the news again
An update from our friends at JIFA: ‘Jewish Initiative for Animals continues to amplify this statement affirming that kosher animal production should not be synonymous with factory farming (featured in Tablet Magazine), voices from across the Jewish community are rallying behind a renewed effort to support more sustainable food practices and bring visibility to the […]
Consumers offered choice of local food with new map
A new digital map that shows locations across the UK, including shops, market stalls and veg box pick up spots, where people can buy locally sourced, sustainable fruit and vegetables, has been launched. The interactive map, produced by the Better Food Traders, a network of retailers committed to selling seasonal and ethical produce, aims to […]
Tivall goes vegan!
Much-loved brand Tivall has unveiled vegan burgers, shnitzels, and corn shnitzels. Find them in your local Waitrose and online at Ocado. Have you tried the new vegan offerings from Tivall? We would love hear your feedback on these new products. Email us at [email protected]
EcoSynagogue online Tu B’Shevat event
PRESS RELEASE 20th JANUARY 2022: More than 100 people from across the Jewish community attended an online Tu B’Shevat event held by EcoSynagogue to examine how to drive forward action on climate change. The meeting was addressed by rabbis and leaders from five Jewish denominations, as well as the Board of Deputies of British Jews […]
United Synagogue launches bold new green strategy, ‘Dorot’
The United Synagogue has this week launched a bold new green strategy, ‘Dorot’, meaning ‘generations’, with Chief Rabbi Mirvis calling for urgent action by the Jewish community to tackle the climate crisis. Writing exclusively for the JC ahead of Tu Bishvat this Sunday, Rabbi Mirvis quotes a lesson from the Midrash. “Each one of us […]
Two million participants and counting…
Veganuary started from a laptop on a Yorkshire kitchen table back in 2014. Now, it’s a global force. Today, Veganuary received its 2 millionth official sign-up since it was first conceived, showing that the plant-based revolution is unstoppable. It’s not too late to sign up You can choose your start date and you’ll still receive […]
UK’s first soya free plant-based ‘chicken breast’
It’s the first of its kind and will be available from Tesco and Asda (RRP £3.50 for pack of 2) from January 1st and tastes exactly like a chicken breast, without any soya or meat! ust in time for January – and Veganuary – 2022, one of the UK’s fastest growing plant-based meat brands, Meatless Farm, […]
‘No meat please, we’re British: now a third of us approve of vegan diet’ – Guardian feature
‘A boom in plant-based diets means 2022’s Veganuary will attract more uptake than ever’ – click here to read the full story in the Guardian
Inquiry report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Vegetarianism and Veganism
The All Party-Parliamentary Group on Vegetarianiam and Veganism’s inquiry report: Respect for religious and philosophical beliefs while eating in care, was on published 24 November 2021. The report was written by Vegetarian for Life (VfL) on behalf of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Vegetarianism and Veganism. The report itself highlights instances where individuals receiving care […]