Million Dollar Vegan

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Politicians Give Rallying Support to Million Dollar Vegan Campaign

With the latest scientific evidence showing the devastating effects of industrial livestock on our planet and the environment, 40 MEPs have declared their support for the Million Dollar Vegan Campaign. The campaign calls for the public to eat vegan food during the 40-day Lent to combat climate change, species extinction, pollution and the suffering of livestock. The declaration was signed by MEPs from 17 EU Member States and seven of the eight political groups in the European Parliament, coordinated by German MEP Stefan Eck.

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Panda Express Yields to Animal Rights Groups with Vegan Options

Panda Express has announced that by the end of this month, it will offer vegan options for the first time across all 2000+ global locations. The largest Asian Cuisine restaurant chain in the US has options on the menu that appear to be vegetarian or vegan, but in fact, contain chicken broth. Animal Outreach and PETA discovered this, and separately launched successful campaigns against the chain.

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Products & Launches

Rügenwalder Mühle Adds to Vegan Range With Launch of New Products

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Rügenwalder Mühle is a  meat production company based in North Germany, who since 2014 have been gradually increasing their number of meat alternatives, such as sausages, escalopes, and deli slices, to great success. This meat-free range has proved immensely popular in Germany, and last year their reported turnover reached 210 million euros, with 30% coming from vegetarian and vegan products.

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Products & Launches

Global Food Industries Launches Plant-Based Burgers

The United Arab Emirates-based food manufacturer Global Food Industries (GFI) presented a new plant-based burger at this year’s Gulfood 2019. The company, which belongs to Albatha Holding, one of the largest conglomerates in the United Arab Emirates, is the first and only local company to address changing food preferences. GFI is planning to launch the “Never from meat” plant-based product range under the Healthy Farm brand.

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Interviews

PETA: “Restaurants and Retailers are Scrambling to Meet the Growing Demand for Plant-Based Food”

Last week, PETA UK released a manual for “veganising” food, in order to help restaurants and retail outlets who are struggling to keep up with the overwhelming demand for plant-based products. We spoke with Dawn Carr, Director of Vegan Corporate Projects, regarding PETA’s new manual and the increasing demand on the plant-based market.

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Society

Top Athletes Invest in Beyond Meat

According to Business Wire, 14 current and former top athletes have now invested in Beyond Meat. They are also championing a new campaign called ‘Go Beyond’, which was launched to highlight the positive effects that such athletes have experienced after changing to a plant-based diet.

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Products & Launches

Vegan Tuna Alternative TUNO Arrives in UK

Atlantic Natural Foods and Worldwide Food Associates have announced the launch of its plant-based seafood alternative, TUNO, at the Natural and Organic Products Europe (NOPE) trade show in London 7-8th April 2019. TUNO is part of the Loma Linda brand; established 1890 in the US, Loma Linda is available in over 6,000 retailer outlets across the USA, and is now set to launch its products in the UK.

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Newly Founded “Plant-Based Product Council” Advocates Sustainable Products and Packaging

The Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) is a new association of companies and environmental leaders committed to sustainable products and packaging made from plant materials. The PBPC was founded at the California Bioresource Economy Summit in California, with the goal of promoting the use of sustainable products made from renewable biomass to protect the environment.

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Interviews

Planet Oat: “We Believe in the Power of What the Oat Brings to the “Milk” Aisle”

Planet Oat is a brand new oatmilk brand from HP Hood LLC, one of the largest branded U.S. food and beverage companies with over 170 years of expertise in processing beverages. Planet Oat’s full-bodied milk alternative has a is naturally sweet, and boasts nutritional benefits thanks to the oat, and was launched across major grocers and supermarkets in December 2018.

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