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Tesco Gets Real About Healthy Eating
Tesco is stepping up its game with a new push for healthier, more plant-based food. They’ve started promoting fibre-rich and plant-focused options as part of their Better Baskets campaign. The goal is to make 65% of their food sales come from healthier choices by 2025. They’ve even promised Aldi price matches on fruit and veg, […]
Scientists Say Go for Whole Foods, Not Just Substitutes
Oxford researchers are saying it loud: beans beat burgers, even the vegan kind. Their new study says whole plant foods like lentils, chickpeas and veg are way better for the planet than processed alternatives. They’re also cheaper, healthier and use way less land and water. So if you’re trying to do right by your body […]
Vegan Diet, a Win for the Planet
New research shows just how much a vegan diet can slash our carbon footprint. Compared to diets with meat, vegan eating produces up to 60 percent fewer emissions. Choosing plants over animal products also saves water, reduces land use and helps with biodiversity. It’s one of the most effective ways we can fight climate change.
Brits Are Going Plant-Based for Real
A fresh study by The Vegan Society shows that the plant-based movement is seriously growing in the UK. Around 3 percent of Brits now say they’re fully vegan or mostly plant-based, and 10 percent are actively cutting down on animal products. The main reasons include health, animal welfare and the environment. It’s not just a […]
Relaxed Gardening Session: Join Us, Sun 13 July at 10.30am
Join us on Sunday 13th July at 10:30am in our JVS Garden for a relaxed gardening session. We’ll be building a small raised bed and sowing sprouted chickpeas. Why not try sprouting some at home? There’ll also be general gardening and watering around the veg patch. It’s free to join, yet places are limited. To […]
The Vegan Society Reacts to New UK Food Plan
The Vegan Society gave the UK government a cautious thumbs-up for its latest food strategy. They’re happy the plan includes more plant-based protein and promotes fruit and veg, yet they think it could go much further. They’re calling for proper education campaigns, better support for farmers growing sustainable crops and clearer action on reducing meat. […]
Galaxy adds new flavour to vegan choc bar range
Galaxy added Hazelnut Praline to its vegan chocolate bar lineup and it’s seriously delish. It’s also gluten free now which makes it a bit more inclusive for snacks with mates. Available in Tesco and Sainsbury’s for about £3. The texture’s smooth, the flavour’s deep. A must for fans of nutty chocolate, as a gift or […]
Friday 4 July: JVS x Sapphic Shabbat
We’re celebrating London Pride, with a delectable three‑course vegan Friday Night Dinner! Hosted by JVS in collaboration with Sapphic Shabbat, this inclusive event welcomes LGBTQ+ folks and allies. Delicious dishes and community, we’re looking forward to welcoming you to our table!!
Aldi brings back nostalgic chocolate: vegan style
Aldi just launched new vegan versions of Titan and Racer ice cream bars and they’re just like Mars and Snickers of yesteryear. They’re in the freezer aisle now in packs of four for £2.49. You get that classic chocolate, nougat and caramel feel but totally dairy free. Perfect summer treat, lowkey moreish 😊
Poll findings: We still rate sustainability
A recent poll showed 42 percent of us, as shoppers nationwide care about sustainability when choosing what to buy. It’s stayed rather consistent since 2019, suggesting it’s not just a trend. People are actually factoring in the planet when they shop, not just price or taste. It’s encouraging that more of us are seeing food […]