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Herbivorous Manchester: closing after 8 years
Sad news, Herbivorous, Manchester’s beloved vegan street food spot, is closing all its locations after 8 years. The founders cited persl al changes, impact from the pandemic, and I creased competition as reasons for the decision. Fans are gutted, sharing on socials, their favourite serial burgers and vegan desserts. With the Sheffield site already shut, […]
PETA’s calling out Gail’s Bakery
PETA’s calling out Gail’s Bakery for still charging extra for plant milk. Seriously, it’s 2025. We aren’t here for 40p oat tax when we’re trying to save the planet and sip our flat whites. PETA says it’s unfair to charge more for making kinder, greener choices, and honestly, they’ve got a point. Lots of cafes […]
Sustainable Beauty: Checking Our Labels
Sustainability in beauty isn’t just about cute packaging and “eco-friendly” buzzwords, it’s about what’s actually inside our products. Enter certified sustainable palm oil. It’s in everything from moisturiser to lipstick, but as most know, when sourced irresponsibly, it wrecks rainforests and threatens wildlife. At Cosmoprof, the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) made it clear: […]
April is Earth Month: Vegan Vibes & Sustainable Thrives
April is Earth Month, a great time to level up our sustainability game! It’s all about making small, eco-friendly swaps that have a big impact—think plant-based eats, zero-waste habits, and ditching fast fashion. Going vegan isn’t just good for the planet; it’s a vibe. Saving water, reducing emissions, and showing love to the animals. From […]
Everything But The Bagel Seasoning Finally Lands in the UK, And People Are Obsessed
If you’ve ever scrolled through foodietok, you’ve probably seen our friends across the pond raving about ‘Everything But The Bagel’ seasoning. Well, good news, it’s finally arrived in the UK, and people are obsessed. Sold at Costco for £6.99 (for an enormous 600g tub), this seasoning is a blend of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic, […]
Vegan or Plant-Based: The Label Debate Continues
Some products say vegan while others say plant based. There is a real debate about what these labels actually mean. Some brands use plant based to seem more mainstream and avoid the ethical side of veganism. Others say vegan means stricter standards with no animal products at all including in production. Clarity matters, for us […]
Everything But The Bagel Seasoning Finally Lands in the UK—And People Are Obsessed
If you’ve ever scrolled through foodie TikTok, you’ve probably seen Americans raving about Everything But The Bagel seasoning. Well, good news, it’s finally arrived in the UK, and people are ecstatic. This seasoning is a blend of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic, onion, and sea salt—basically, the perfect way to upgrade your avo toast, roasted […]
Paul McCartney Just Ended the Plant-Based Milk Tax at Peet’s Coffee
Sir Paul McCartney—yes, that Paul McCartney—just got extra vegan brownie points for plant-based coffee drinkers., across the pond. Peet’s Coffee, a huge US coffee chain, has scrapped its extra charge for plant-based milks after McCartney called them out. The legendary Beatle argued that charging extra for non-dairy milk totally contradicted the brand’s sustainability goals. His influence clearly […]
Tiba Tempeh Bags £1.1M to Shake Up UK Plant-Based Scene
Tiba Tempeh, the UK brand making tempeh cool, just scored over £1.1 million in funding. The round, led by Maven Capital Partners, is set to fuel major growth. Tempeh—fermented soy goodness—is a protein-packed, gut-friendly meat alternative. With plant-based eating on the rise, this investment could push tempeh into the mainstream.
‘I Could Never Go Vegan’… But What If You Could.
If you’ve ever said, “I could never go vegan”, this documentary is coming for you, but in the chillest, most non-preachy way possible. I Could Never Go Vegan (2024) takes a deep dive into all the classic excuses: “But… cheese?” “Isn’t vegan food boring?” “What about protein?” Spoiler: they’ve got answers. Packed with real stories, […]