International Vegan Rights Alliance Conference 2019

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Society

Lawyers Gather at Conference to Discuss Vegan Rights

The European Parliament’s proposal to prohibit the use of labels such as ‘burger’ and ‘sausage’ from being able to be used to describe vegetarian and vegan products is one of the issues which will be discussed by legal experts at a pioneering vegan rights conference in Italy. The proposals, if passed, would mean that products such as veggie burgers could instead be named ‘discs’ and sausages ‘tubes’.

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Lavva CEO & Founder, Elizabeth Fisher

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Interviews

Lavva: “We Work Closely With Our Growers to Ensure Ongoing Sustainable Harvesting”

When the founders of Lavva had been looking for a plant-based yogurt which did not taste like an alternative to dairy, their search came back empty. So they decided to create their own; as an “alternative to the alternatives”, Lavva yogurt is formed from the nutritious pili nut which creates a texture as rich as any dairy product.

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Retail & E-Commerce

Beyond Meat Burger Sold Out at LIDL

According to reports from several German media outlets, the Beyond Meat Burger, which was available on sale in German Lidl stores from yesterday, 29 May, was sold out within a short period of time. Many customers were disappointed and angry. Obviously, Lidl had underestimated the demand. The company announced that it was making every effort to make the Beyond Meat Burger available again as quickly as possible.

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Products & Launches

British Health Food Chain Expands its Vegan Range with New Ice Cream

The British company Holland & Barrett, which has a presence in over 16 countries, is joining the large number of manufacturers who have recognised the potential of the plant-based ice cream sector in the face of constantly growing demand. The new product line comprises two coconut-based ice creams in the flavours Peanut Butter and Passionfruit. The third flavour, Salted Caramel, is made from avocado. “Avocado and coconut are perfect alternatives to dairy products, and also have some health benefits,” explains Amy Tolofari, nutritionist for Holland and Barrett. “The buttery texture of the avocado gives the same creaminess as regular ice cream, but without animal ingredients.” Further growing vegan range planned The announcement of the new product line follows a series of steps taken by the …

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Company News

Škoda Presents New Models with Vegan Materials at Tuning World Bodensee

Škoda recently presented two new models and numerous other innovations at Tuning World Bodensee, Germany, which took place from May 3 to 5. In addition to the new compact model SCALA and the city SUV KAMIQ, visitors to the trade fair were also able to experience the ŠKODA VISION RS concept study in which, was partly focused on vegan materials. The ŠKODA VISION RS gives an insight into the next development stage of the sporty ŠKODA RS models. With the concept study, the Czech brand is also demonstrating a high degree of environmental awareness. This is demonstrated by the use of sustainably produced and vegan materials, as well as the efficient plug-in hybrid drive. Vegan materials, sustainable production, and special surfaces The Alcantara® upholstered seats, …

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Company News

Certification Company Collaborates With Vegan Society Austria to Certify Vegan Textiles

The Vienna-based Institute for Ecology, Technology and Innovation (ÖTI) has started carrying out audits of textile companies to allow them to obtain the vegan logo (V-label) of the Austrian Vegan Society. The first pilot project with long-standing ÖTI customer Vossen – one of the leading terry cloth manufacturers in Europe – has already been successfully carried out. Challenge: Plant-based textiles are not always vegan “Veganism is a global trend – we believe that our world-first certified towel collection also has great international potential. We are just beginning to introduce our towels to the world,” says Paul Mohr, Managing Director of Sales and Marketing at Vossen. “At the beginning of the process there was the realization that cotton towels are not always vegan. The biggest challenge …

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Fairs & Events

New Trade Fair Organic Food Iberia to Take Place in 2019

In June 2018, Diversified Communications UK, a leading international exhibitions organiser, announced the launch of its two new exhibitions Organic Food Iberia and Eco Living Iberia at the IFEMA exhibition centre in Madrid. The two separate but joint events will come under the umbrella of Natural & Organic Products. They will take place from June 6 to 7, 2019. vegconomist will be present in June to report on exhibitors and new products. Organic Food Iberia is an exciting new trade event dedicated to promoting the organic food and wine industry. The new fair is being organised and promoted in close consultation with the organic industry and aims to establish itself as the most important networking, education, and business event of the year. Both Organic Food …

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Company News

Bavarian Company Wins American Scovie Awards with Vegan “Burning Pain Chips”

The company Puszta Peppers, based in Upper Bavaria, Germany, has won first and second place at this year’s American Scovie Awards. The company was awarded the world championship title for the tastiest chilli chips for its vegan Burning Pain Chips in the flavours Habanero and Jalapeño. First and second place at the Oscars of the fiery foods industry The extra spicy flavour Habanero, with a spiciness of 200,000 Scoville, is the official winner for 2019 in the Chips category of the American Scovie Awards, which annually recognises the best among spicy foods. The second flavour, Jalapeño, with 8,000 Scoville, also impressed the jury and took second place. When it comes to taste, the special thing about the chips is their sophistication. They are not just …

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Interviews

Obrigado Coconut Water: “Obrigado is in Business to Multiply Goodness”

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Obrigado harvests fresh, young green coconuts and bottles them without exposing them to light or air; a process which enables a shelf life of seven months without any addition or preservatives. All this happens on a sustainable farm in Bahia, Brazil with their own factory right next it.

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Health

Health Professionals Call for Ban on Bacon

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A new campaign, called Give Bacon the Boot, has been launched by healthcare group Plant-Based Health Professionals UK. The initiative is aimed at hospitals and clinics, with the hope of discouraging them from serving and selling processed meats to staff and patients. The campaign’s motto states, “Lets get processed meat out of hospital.  It’s time to #GiveBaconTheBoot.”

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