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1 in 3 Brits think government should promote vegan diets to tackle climate crisis
32% of Brits believe the government should be promoting vegan and plant-based diets to address the current climate emergency. New data, released by The Vegan Society, shows that a huge number would happily get behind plans and policies that actively encourage people to cut back on their meat, dairy and egg consumption in order to help […]
Only half of the UK population now consider themselves meat-eaters, according to a recent survey.
With the rise of people opting for a plant-based lifestyle showing no signs of stopping, a survey has revealed that over a quarter (27 per cent) of the UK population now identify as ‘flexitarian’, actively trying to cut down their meat intake on a regular basis. Of the 2,000 adults polled, vegetarians now make up […]
Eating meat ‘raises risk of heart disease, diabetes and pneumonia’
‘UK researchers find link between regular meat intake and nine non-cancerous illnesses. Eating meat regularly increases someone’s risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, pneumonia, and other serious illnesses, research has found.’ Click here for the full story via the Guardian.
Scottish Government agrees to add non-dairy milk to free nursery school milk scheme
Following several years of effective campaigning by The Vegan Society with its Play Fair with Plant Milk campaign the Scottish Government has agreed to include plant-based milk alternatives on a government-funded nursery and early learning milk scheme. Play Fair with Plant Milk was set up in 2019, after the society recognised the inequality surrounding the […]
The Vegan Society criticises plans to ban dairy words on vegan products
The Vegan Society has joined a coalition objecting to plans by the EU that could make it illegal for plant-based foods to be compared to dairy products in future. If approved, ‘dairy’ words such as ‘creamy’ or phrases like ‘alternative to’ could be stripped from almond milk and soya yoghurt to vegan cheese and butter. […]
UK doctor group encourages patients to go plant-based
‘Plant-Based Health Online will focus on plant-based nutrition as a means to improve patients’ physical and mental health’, writes Liam Pritchett for LiveKindly… Two vegan doctors just created the UK’s first-ever Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered plant-based medical service. Dr. Shireen Kassam MBBS, FRCPath, Ph.D., and Dr. Laura Freeman MBCHB, MRCGP, DRCOG, CCFP, DipIBLM, launched […]
Vegan meat brand secures £1.25 million in latest funding round as ‘demand soars’
‘Jack & Bry, which makes vegan meat using jackfruit, will use the financing round to expand its retail presence…’, writes Liam Gilliver for Plant Based News. Vegan meat brand Jack & Bry has secured £1.25 million in its latest funding round. The company creates meat-free alternatives to burgers, mince, and sausages using jackfruit. Its flagship pepperoni is […]
Vegan chicken restaurant to open 1,000 locations in 10 years
Popular vegan burger joint Next Level Burger has now launched a vegan chicken chain called Next Level Clucker, writes Audrey Enjoli for Live Kindly. ‘Oregon-based vegan burger joint Next Level Burger launched the new plant-based chicken chain. Husband and wife duo Cierra and Matt de Gruyter founded the burger chain. It has locations in Washington […]
Vegan cooking school to open in Las Vegas
The new vegan cooking school will feature beginner and advanced courses for all skill levels, writes Audrey Enjoli for Live Kindly: ‘According to its founders, Mindy Poortinga and Heather Heath, Vegas Vegan Culinary School and Eatery is the first, non-accredited vegan cooking school and deli in the US. The non-accredited school has a target launch […]
Vegan TV advert on Channel 4
A vegan television advert will air tonight on Channel 4 between 8.10pm and 8.30pm. Of the advert, creators Vegan Friendly UK have said, ‘We really hope it’s going to reach thousands of people and help them make the connection and switch to a plant-based diet’. You’ll also be able to see it for the next […]