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Vegan NIBs 14 February 2025: New Research Shows Growing Shift Towards Plant-Based Eating in the UK
The UK is witnessing a significant shift towards plant-based eating, with new research from The Vegan Society highlighting changing attitudes towards food and sustainability. The study reveals that more people are embracing plant-based diets, driven by health concerns, ethical considerations, and environmental awareness. One of the key findings of the research is the stark difference […]
Deliciously Ella Sold to Swiss Food Group Hero
Deliciously Ella is Going Global—But Don’t Worry, It’s Staying the Same. Deliciously Ella has just joined forces with Swiss food giant Hero (the folks behind Organix and Semper). If you’ve ever stocked up on their oat bars or energy balls, this could mean you’ll soon be seeing them in even more places. Ella Mills started […]
The UK is going Plant-Based, Here’s Why
New research from The Vegan Society suggests more people in the UK are ditching meat and going plant-based, especially younger generations. According to recent research from The Vegan Society, those aged 16-44 are now twice as likely to follow a plant-based diet. Health, the environment, and animal welfare are big motivators. One reason is that […]
Vegan NIBs: Deliciously Ella Founder Rescues Allplants to Build a Plant-Based Powerhouse
Ella Mills, the visionary behind Deliciously Ella, has acquired the beloved Allplants brand out of administration, setting the stage for an exciting new chapter in the plant-based sector. The brand will now be integrated into Mills’ existing venture, Plants, which she and her husband, Matthew, launched in partnership with Waitrose in 2022. Though the Allplants […]
Lab-Grown Dog Food: Perhaps The Future of Sustainable Pet Care
The UK has made history by introducing the world’s first lab-grown meat for dogs. This isn’t some sci-fi experiment, it’s a real game-changer for pet nutrition and the planet. Instead of traditional farming, cultivated meat is grown from animal cells. It’s the same real meat but with a much smaller environmental impact. Less land, less […]
Vegan NIBs: 10 February 2025
💚 Shift Towards Animal-Based Ingredients in Health Snacks A recent trend has emerged in the food industry, with companies incorporating animal products into health snacks, moving away from the previously dominant plant-based focus. Examples include Wilde’s Protein Chips, made from chicken, egg white, and bone broth, as well as beef isolate protein powders and cacao […]
Is the Future of Sustainable Farming Animal-Free?
The UK’s farming industry is at a turning point. Experts say that if we’re serious about sustainability, we should move away from animal farming and embrace a fully plant-based system. With livestock using vast amounts of land, consuming resources, and contributing to greenhouse gas emissions, the argument is becoming harder to ignore. Switching to crop-based […]
Vegan NIBs 4 February 2025: Experts Debate Animal-Free Sustainable Farming
Experts Debate Animal-Free Sustainable Farmin Discussions are underway about the future of sustainable farming in the UK, focusing on the potential of transitioning to animal-free agriculture. Experts highlight that if the world adopted a vegan diet by 2050, it could reduce food-related greenhouse gas emissions by two-thirds.
Veganism is Taking Over – and We’re Here for It
If it feels like plant-based food is everywhere right now, that’s because it is. The Vegan Society just dropped a fresh report, and the stats don’t lie—veganism isn’t just a trend, it’s a full-blown movement. More people are ditching (or at least cutting back on) animal products, whether for the planet, health, animal welfare or […]
Andy Shovel’s New Mission: A Bit Weird, A Lot Impactful
Andy Shovel, co-founder of plant-based giant THIS™, is back—but this time, it’s not about food. His latest project, A Bit Weird, is tackling animal welfare issues with creativity and humour. Instead of guilt-tripping people, the initiative shines a light on grim realities—like male chick culling and lamb castration—using clever campaigns that spark conversation. Shovel’s marketing […]