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More Veggie Options Cuts Meat Sales Significantly
A new Cambridge study found that simply offering more plant based meals in cafeterias can slash meat sales by up to 80%. The research showed that tripling veggie options made people switch without needing extra persuasion. It is not about banning meat, just making it easier to choose plants. These changes had zero impact on […]
Plant Based Petition Hits 20,000 and Counting
Dale Vince’s petition calling for state support of plant based diets recently hit 20,000 signatures. It demands the government stop promoting meat and dairy through public ads and instead support sustainable diets. The response from Parliament is now mandatory and could bring this conversation into mainstream politics. With climate, health and farming systems all in […]
Our Food Strategy Shouts Out Plant Based Future
The Vegan Society is abuzz, after the latest government food strategy gave a nod to the environmental harm of animal farming. The paper supports better access to nutritious plant based food and calls for changes in how food is produced. The Society is highlighting the need for follow through. Policies need to reflect the reality […]
O2 Vegan Edition: thanks to Billie Eilish Transformation
Billie Eilish just made her UK tour fully plant based. Every food vendor at the O2 and other venues is serving only vegan options. The shows also feature an Eco Village where fans can learn about climate change and sustainable living. This isn’t just about snacks and merch, it is an emphatic statement. Billie is […]
Planet Friendly Lifestyle
What’s on your plate matters way more than you’d think. New research shows vegan meals have a carbon footprint 60% lower than meat-based ones, and even 24% lower than veggie ones. Add that to lower water pollution, less land use, and less destruction of ecosystems, and honestly, it’s a no-brainer. Whether you’re full vegan or […]
Jude’s Is Going (50%) Vegan
Shoutout Jude’s Ice Cream, who reportedly are going 50% plant-based by the end of this year! Their vegan range already makes up 36% of what they sell, and they’re aiming for a 43% drop in carbon emissions overall. Beyond trendy flavours, this is about ice cream that doesn’t cost the earth (literally). So next time […]
FYI: 80% of Farmland Is For Animals, Not You
Here’s something wild: 80% of global farmland is used for livestock or animal feed, yet it only gives us 18% of our calories. The maths isn’t mathing. That space could grow crops to feed lots more people or restore ecosystems. By going vegan or even reducing meat, we’re helping flip that script. More space for […]
July: Seasonal Produce
July is a peak month for fresh, homegrown produce here. Juicy berries, including raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries. They are at their best, great for puddings or snacking. Tomatoes ripen under the sun, bursting with flavour, while cucumbers, courgettes (you may have spotted some in our JVS Community Garden). Thriving this month are peppers. They bring […]
27th July 2025, Immersive Cooking Show: Sold Out
An afternoon of flavour, fun and fascinating stories. We’ll be joined by Dr Michal Nahman for a cookery masterclass with a twist. Think Ottoman Turkey, 1492 Spain and a mystery Middle Eastern city, all from our kitchen. Expect songs, laughs, delicious food and moving tales from Jewish, Muslim, Christian and British communities.
Greener Veganism Starts in Our Neighbourhoods
Veganism isn’t solely about what’s not on our plates, it’s also about where our food comes from. Want to level up your impact? Start with local growers, community gardens, and an allotment. By supporting local, we’re cutting transport emissions and helping build resilient, sustainable communities. Bonus: fresh AF veggies that taste 10x better than anything […]