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Where does World Food Day come from?
Find out why we are marking World Food Day, together with over 150 countries on Wednesday 16th October.
Israeli MK Rabbi Dov Lipman and Miki Haimovitch push to make Knesset meat free
Earlier this week Dov Lipman and Miki Haimovitch announced their plans to campaign for Meatless Mondays at the Knesset.
Planet V creates new platform for ethical consumers
Planet V, a new veggie marketplace and community online space, is launched.
Artificial chicken eggs made from plants launched in supermarkets
By Jimmy Nsubuga, from the Metro, published 11th September 2013 Shoppers will have the opportunity to get their hands on ‘artificial eggs’ after a supermarket chain launched the product made from plants in its stores. High end food retailer Whole Foods has made the […]
Red meat linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
A new study published in the ‘Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease’ has outlined a link between red meat consumption (high iron intake) and Alzheimer’s Disease.
World’s first test tube burger about to be served
The world’s first test tube beef burger has been made at Maastricht University in the Netherlands and will be served next month.
Australian government recognises vegan diet
Australia’s top health body, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has finally recognised that a vegan diet is a viable option for all.
Red meat consumption linked to colon cancer mortality rates
A recent study in the Journal of Clinical Oncology has revealed strong links between regular consumption of red meat and risk of death from colon cancer.
Red meat increases diabetes risk
A person’s chances of developing diabetes can be increased by eating large amounts of red meat, according to a new study.
Vegetarians live longer, according to new research
Vegetarian diets can be the way to living a longer and healthier life, according to a study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine.