Consumption of vegan and vegetarian products has been increasing significantly in Belgium for some time, as consumers increasingly opt for healthier and more sustainable products. These are the results of a survey conducted by the programme “De Zevende Dag”, produced by Belgian broadcasting organisation VRT.
January 2019
Vegan Fashion Week to Take Place in Los Angeles for the First Time
This year, the Vegan Fashion Week will be hosted in Los Angeles for the first time. The four-day event will take place from February 1-4 and will offer attendees a varied program revolving around vegan fashion and more.
Don Lee Farms® Announces Global Expansion into 15 Countries
Food manufacturer Don Lee Farms has announced plans to expand its popular plant-based burgers around the world, targeting 15 different countries. The veggie burgers will soon be available in the frozen section of supermarkets.
VEJA Introduces New Biodegradable Vegan Shoe Line
VEJA is the latest company responding to the rising demand for sustainably and ethically sourced, plant-based products. The new line follows in the vegan footsteps of numerous footwear manufactuers who have already released vegan-friendly shoes this year, including Marks & Spencer, nat-2, and Hugo Boss.
Sainsbury’s: “The General Market Dynamic is That Meat is on the Decline”
The Telegraph has revealed that plant-based meat alternatives will be sold next to animal meat products for the first time in the UK. A representative from Sainsbury’s supermarket said in a statement to the newspaper, that the market for meat products is on the decline, whereas demand for plant-based alternatives is increasing steadily.
Huel Presents its First Ready-to-Drink Vegan Product
After the tremendous success of Huel Powder, which can be transformed into a full meal within seconds, Huel has now introduced its first vegan ready-to-drink option.
Modest Mylk Launches an Entirely New Category of Nut Mylk
Modest Mylk, an innovative new nut “mylk” brand, announced today the launch of its product lineup of organic, gluten free, preservative/stabilizer free, and vegan concentrated nut bases. Created with the mission to make nut mylk easier and healthier than ever, Modest Mylk offers a way to make fresh and delicious nut mylk at home. Modest Mylk is made by simply blending together the base of your choice with water for one minute.
How I Launched an Award-Winning Vegan Restaurant, and How You Can Too
Louise Palmer-Masterton is the founder of Stem + Glory, a vegan restaurant chain with two sites in Cambridge, England, and a brand new flagship store which is now open in central London. She is an expert in launching new businesses and in crowdfunding, with experience of founding a wide range of startups including a digital arts and multimedia company and one of the most recognised yoga brands in the UK, CAMYOGA.
TMG Films to Host VIP Vegan Event at Sundance Film Festival
Next week, the spotlight is on Park City, Utah where the biggest names in the entertainment industry will gather for the #Sundance Film Festival. This year, TMG Films: a prominent member of Sundance Institute and Sundance Industry, and Vegan VIP Experiences, Inc. will present the invitation-only V SUITE.
Research Says 237% More Vegan Products Per Person Sold in Glasgow
The Body Shop has released UK Vegan Cities Guide for Veganuary. With veganism more on the rise than ever, The Body Shop researched the top cities in the UK for veganism and found some interesting results.
Next Level Seed Technology From Equinom
Israeli startup Equinom combines cutting-edge technology with natural breeding techniques to produce high-functioning non-GMO seeds with an advanced nutritional profile.
nat-2™ Launches Vegan Sneakers Made from Recycled Coffee Grounds
The high-end German sneaker brand nat-2™ launched a new vegan sneaker collection made from recycled coffee grounds at the end of last year. The innovative unisex sneakers are covered with a layer of patented material which has the natural aroma of coffee.
PANGAIA: “We Spent 10 years Developing a Breakthrough Vegan Technology”
PANGAIA is a global collective of one heart and many hands: scientists, technologies, designers – who all believe that we can do better. PANGAIA creates from renewable and alternative resources, bio and lab grown materials, recycled, sustainable and as natural as possible to accelerate the world’s transition to responsible production and consumption, starting with basic clothing.
Here’s Why You Should Invest in the Vegan Market in 2019
Moving Mountains Expands to Europe
Moving Mountains has teamed up with one of Europe’s largest meat companies, Jan Zandbergen, with plans to make meatless Moving Mountains burger available across Europe.
PizzaExpress Continues to Cater for Vegans
PizzaExpress has expanded its vegan range to a total of eighteen dishes in the past year and plans to introduce further plant-based offerings this year.
Vegan Cheese Manufacturer Takes Over Former Slaughterhouse
All In Foods, French manufacturer of plant-based cheeses and dairy alternatives, has moved into a former slaughterhouse that had to lay off a large number of its employees in 2013.
German Institute of Food Technologies: “We Are Able to Cover Every Area in the Field of Food Technology”
Before a product can enter the market there is a long waiting period – especially with foods which require the usage of processing techniques like some vegan products. This period is where the German Institute of Food Technologies operates. Under the management of Dr.-Ing. Volker Heinz a team of experts throughout several laboratories help innovative products to come to life. Reason enough for us to have an interview with him about the interesting field of vegan food research and technology.