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‘My meat addiction is over: I’ve gone vegan, and it’s brilliant’ Feature in the Guardian
Written by Jack Monroe in the Guardian No hard-to-find ingredients, no complicated recipes, no cruelty: vegan food is affordable, accessible and absolutely delicious. This year I saw in the new year with just a couple of friends and our young children. I drained my last glass of gin, danced around the living room as the […]
Thousands give up animal products for ‘Veganuary’
Article from ITV news. For some, the idea of never eating meat, milk or eggs again might seem like an impossible challenge. But there’s been a huge rise in the number of people willing to give it a go, including several celebrities. Veganism involves abstaining from the use of anything that comes from an animal. […]
BBC News: Israeli veganism takes root in land of milk and honey
BBC News article by By Erica Chernofsky On a typical evening at Nanuchka, a popular Georgian restaurant in the middle of Israel’s bustling Tel Aviv, music fills the air and alcohol flows freely. Until a few years ago, Nanuchka was just a conventional Georgian pub serving traditional food like khachapuri, a cheesy bread, and khinkali, a […]
Is Fish Oil Harmful or Helpful? The New York Times Investigates…
Correspondent Gillian Findlay investigates the scientific claims about fish oil, a popular supplement, in an exclusive video by the PBS series “Frontline” in collaboration with The New York Times.
Could lab-grown meat, otherwise known as ‘in vitro meat’ be the answer?
Article from the Daily News Service online. Recent advancements in bio-technologies, the growing popularity of vegan movements, and the reluctance of many meat-eaters to become vegans themselves are creating a need for a viable and mutually-satisfying solution. Lab-grown meat, otherwise known as ‘in vitro meat’ could be the answer. For better and worse there is […]
Online Petition Calling on BBC to Create Ethical Food Show
A new petition has been launched, addressed to: BBC TRUST, BBC AUDIENCE SERVICES, BBC DIRECTOR-GENERAL TONY HALL, MARK LINSEY – CONTROLLER ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSIONING, TESSA FINCH – HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS, calling on the BBC to: Introduce a prime-time vegan, vegetarian and ethical cooking show with its own chefs, exciting recipes and dedicated programming content. […]
Áine Carlin: vegan, happy, and definitely not preachy – The Telegraph
Article from The Telegraph ‘Turning vegan was as much of a shock for me as it was for all my friends’, says Áine Carlin, who six years ago was settling down to a new life with her husband in Chicago, devouring Reuben sandwiches (the cult corned beef and melted cheese toastie), crab cakes, and local […]
Ben and Jerry’s New Vegan Ice Cream Line Will Be Made With Almond Milk
Article originally published here. When we heard the news that famed ice cream brand Ben and Jerry’s was planning to launch a flavor to “fight climate change,” we were absolutely over the moon. The 37-year-old company, which was founded in Burlington, Vermont is known for being both environmentally and socially aware, so we were hoping for some […]
Sales of processed meats in Israel have slumped following the World Health Organization cancer warning.
Published by Globes [online], Israel business news on 12th January 2016 Meat producer Soglowek lays off 35 employees. Two months after the World Health Organization warned on the cancer-causing dangers of processed meats and sausages, the announcement has hit the industry’s workforce. Sources inform “Globes” that processed meat manufacturers are reducing the workload at their […]
The interfaith Australian Religious Response to Climate Change recommends eating LESS or NO meat
From ARRCC ARRCC believes that our religious values call us to consciously consider the amount of meat we eat, how much we actually need, and what the effects of our meat consumption are. This would, ARRCC believes, lead to a desire to eat less meat. In addition to being a large contribution to climate […]