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October 20, 2020

General
Backlash in the UK as Upfield De-Veganises Popular Spread Flora Buttery
A press release sent to us from Upfield last week explained that Flora Buttery will no longer be vegan, with the reason cited being that a significant number of consumers missed the familiar taste of [...]
Gastronomy & Catering
Vegan Dough Co’s New Menu Launches Today, Created by Chef Lou Oates of Moby’s Little Pine Restaurant
After opening seven delivery kitchens during lockdown, London and Norwich based Vegan Dough Co, founded by Loui Blake, is relaunching and announces a new and head development chef Lou Oates, formerly executive chef at Moby’s [...]
Fashion & Beauty
Vegan Fashion Brand Apparis Debuts First Homeware Collection
Vegan fashion brand Apparis, best known for its colourful faux fur coats, has launched its first homeware collection. Known as Apparis Home, the new product range is aimed at helping customers stay warm throughout the [...]
Companies & Portraits
Miomojo: Cruelty-Free, Sustainable Italian Fashion That Supports Animal Rights
Miomojo is an Italian fashion brand with a difference — it doesn’t use materials that harm animals, and it has a focus on recycled and biodegradable fabrics.
Companies & Portraits
MyAir: Stress Management Through Personalised Plant-Based Nutrition
MyAir is a company with a unique concept — managing stress via personalised nutrition bars. The Israeli startup has developed an algorithm that takes into account physiological and psychological data to profile an individual’s response [...]
Companies & Portraits
THIS™ Launches at Sainsbury’s, Is Chosen for Tesco Incubator Program
British brand THIS™, which describes itself as producing “hyper-realistic plant-based food for meat lovers”, is to launch at 544 Sainsbury’s stores across the UK. The supermarket will stock two of the company’s products — THIS™ [...]
Food & Beverage
Vegan Producer From Small Spanish Town Named One of Best Cheeses in the World
With the success of Spanish companies such as plant meat producer Heura, Pink Albatross, the dairy-free ice-cream parlour, Grin Grin Foods, which delivers vegan food to the home, and Nova Meat, the creator of 3D [...]

Despite Recent Controversy, Oatly Shares Some Incredible Stats (and launches Oatgurt)

October 13, 2020

Despite its recent Blackstone controversy which caused some consumers to actively boycott the brand, Oatly reports that it has experienced incredible growth this year (stats below) and announces the launch of a new Oatgurt with […]

Vegan Footwear is Thriving, Estimated at $24.86 Billion with Growth to Continue

October 13, 2020

Vegan shoes are gaining momentum in the market. A new report states that the vegan footwear industry is thriving through increased sales via e-commerce, that and sustainability is a key factor, and that the market […]

European Parliament About to Vote to Label Vegan Sausages and Burgers ‘Tubes’ and ‘Veggie Discs’

October 12, 2020

The final vote will take place during the week of 19 October when MEPs will vote on amendments 165 and 171, which aim to restrict the names of plant products to those normally associated with […]

Omnipork Partners With McDonald’s in the Creation of its First Ever Vegetarian Menu

October 12, 2020

Green Monday is partnering with McDonald’s Hong Kong to launch its first-ever vegetarian menu. The leading fast-food restaurant chain will incorporate OmniPork Luncheon into over 280 outlets of McDonald’s and 122 outlets of McCafé in Hong Kong and […]

Ginsters Launches Vegan Peppered Steak Slice in Collaboration with Quorn

October 12, 2020

British pasty brand Ginsters is set to launch a vegan version of its much-loved steak slice. The slice will be made with vegan Quorn pieces and will launch on October 12.

By CHLOE Offers Vegan Fish & Chip Deliveries Across London

October 12, 2020

Vegan restaurant by CHLOE has announced that one of its most popular meals, vegan fish and chips, is now available for delivery across London. The dish will be available at a reduced price on Fridays […]

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Plant-Based Meat Brands are Slashing Prices — Is Price Parity Finally Here?

October 12, 2020

For years, there has been a disparity between the prices of vegan meats and conventional animal-based products. But now, there are signs that the tide is finally starting to turn. Most recently, US brand Before […]

OVIO: Eco-Friendly Period Products That Support Marine Conservation

October 12, 2020

Every year, two billion single-use period products end up in the ocean, creating pollution and posing a threat to wildlife. But now, one British company has set out to change that. OVIO is developing menstrual […]

Study Shows 90% of South Americans Would be Interested in Consuming Plant-Based Foods

October 9, 2020

Ingredion, a global information provider for the ingredient solutions market, conducted a study that reveals new consumer trends in South America and the potential of herbal foods. According to Ingredion, the report reveals the habits, […]

Willicroft’s This is not Cheese Range Launches Across UK After Success in Europe

October 9, 2020

Willicroft, founded in early 2018 by Brad Vanstone, the grandson of a dairy farmer who was inspired to create plantbased cheese alternatives upon converting to veganism, rolls out its This is not Cheese Fondue, This is […]

World Egg Day: More Developments in Vegan Egg Alternatives for Foodservice

October 9, 2020

According to the FAO, an average of 145 eggs are consumed per capita, with WATTPoultry reporting last November that global egg consumption is rising along with changing dietary habits. However, issues such as a recent […]

Shark Tank’s Soupergirl Raises $2 Million in Series A

October 9, 2020

Vegan soup brand Soupergirl recently announced the closing of a new $2 million Series A financing round. The round was led by Arborview Capital, with participation from Seth Goldman, founder of Honest Tea and board […]

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