A new analysis from Greenpeace is stating that the European Nation (to also include the UK), must drop its meat consumption by 71% by 2030, and by 81% by 2050, in order to tackle animal […]
In a press release published by the Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA), its Executive Director, Michele Simon, calls on Virginia Governor Northam to put consumers first and reject House Bill 119. According to Simon’s statement, […]
Miyoko’s Creamery, the leading vegan brand known for its award-winning dairy alternatives crafted from 100% plants, is introducing a game-changing new cheddar, a pepper jack cheese and a new spreadable oat milk butter. In consumer […]
According to The Guardian, Jordi Casamitjana has settled his case against his former employer, League Against Cruel Sports (LACS), and claims it is a victory to animal protection. His case also made the landmark ruling […]
In the U.S., vegan cheesemaker Miyoko Schinner has just taken on the California Department for Food and Agriculture (CDFA) for their over-the-top dairy labelling restrictions, after her company was ordered to remove a picture of […]
Much-loved vegan dairy brand Miyoko’s Creamery has been ordered by the state of California to stop using the word “butter” on packaging and to also remove all images of cows. Miyoko has responded by filing […]
Last year, mainstream UK television’s Channel 4 and plant meat producer the Meatless Farm entered into a seven figure equity deal. Now, following the channel screening two documentaries about the meat industry, the National Farmer’s […]
CPBA, a new political advocacy organization, was formed in Sacramento this Monday. The group will lobby to create sustainable jobs for California workers and farmers, citing California-based companies like Beyond Meat, Impossible Foods, and Miyoko’s […]
Following the release of an updated food labeling guidance document on Dec. 27, the Animal Welfare Institute says it is appalled that the US Department of Agriculture continues to permit producers to mislead the public […]
In a landmark employment tribunal in Norwich, UK, a judge has ruled that ethical veganism is philosophical belief and is therefore protected by law. Jordi Casamitjana has today won his appeal over being dismissed from […]
Million Dollar Vegan is a charity which shot to fame last year when it asked the Pope to go vegan for lent in exchange for a million dollars to charity. For 2020 the hot new […]
Horizon Media has published findings from a poll which asked US consumers what is driving what they term the “public’s fascination with plant-based alternative meat products,” and revealed some interesting differences in terms of gender, […]
The Agriculture Fairness Alliance (AFA) is a coalition of various groups and individuals ranging from free-market advocates to vegans, from environmentalists to food equity proponents. The group is lobbying for justice and fairness in farm […]
It has been announced that a new EU project to develop new alternative proteins will begin in January 2020. Reportedly, the initiative has been launched in response to urgent challenges “faced by the planet, including […]
Vegan charity Viva! launched its Vegan Now campaign yesterday at the Labour Party Conference. The launch was fronted by Michael Mansfield QC, a leading barrister, who has been quoted in the popular press this week […]
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