Kamala Harris, the first female vice president in US history, is well-known for her contribution to animal welfare and has already advocated national measures aimed at the reduction of America’s meat consumption. Accordingly, this year’s presidential election has the potential to turn out as a key factor for the plant-based economy.
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UK Health Alliance on Climate Change Says Meat Should be Taxed to Help the Planet
The UK Health Alliance on Climate Change (UKHACC), a collaboration between 21 British health organisations, was founded to raise awareness of dietary changes which could improve both public health and the environment. Now, the Alliance has released a policy paper with suggestions for government actions, including a tax on foods such as meat which have a high carbon footprint.
Today’s European Parliament Ruling Keeps Intensive Factory Farming on Life Support
Today, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) voted to drop the notorious proposal for a ‘veggie burger ban’ but, unfortunately, voted in favour of a proposed of EU farm reforms – essentially a vote to keep intensive factory farming subsidised, and also towards measures that will harm plantbased dairy companies.
BREAKING: EU Rejects Restrictions on ‘Meaty’ Terms BUT Signs Point to Huge Complications for Plant-Based Dairy
A majority of MEPs rejected all versions of the proposed labelling restrictions on terms like ‘burger’ and ‘steak’ for plant-based products today after thousands of oppositions. However, business may become more tricky for producers of plant-based dairy as it backs a clampdown on dairy related terminology and packaging styles.
Update on EU Labelling Ban for Meat-Related Terminology – Vote is Suddenly Split Creating Loophole
Lobbying is taking place at this moment for the ruling that would potentially ban the use of words such as ‘burger’ and ‘sausage’ for plant-based products, which would affect thousands of independent brands, forcing them to rebrand and relabel, potentially putting smaller companies out of business. Here’s the update and how you can help.
The EU Invests 2.7M Euros in Cultured Meat Bio-Tech, Demonstrating that Brussels is Committing to Cultured Meat
The EU is subsidising a research program from the Meat4All consortium to the amount of 2.7M Euros, the consortium believes this is the first time a cell-based meat project has received financial backing from Brussels, according to FoodNavigator.com.
New Book Explains How to 100% Veganise Your Home, Office, Hotel (and why towels are not vegan)
Award-winning interior architect and Founder / Director of Vegan Interior Design, Aline Dürr has released a book to help vegans and non-vegans alike to create 100% cruelty free, sustainable interiors. Did you know that some paint is not vegan? That towels are not vegan? That the leather on a couch could come from dogs or cats?
Qatar Airways Introduces Vegan Menu for Business Class Passengers
Qatar Airways this week announces a range of vegan dishes for Business Class passengers flying from the airline’s Doha hub, Hamad International Airport, and on selected flights into Doha. It joins Jetstar, Cathay Pacific (serving Omnipork), Etihad, British Airways and American Airlines which already cater for vegans.
Impossible Foods Partners With Slutty Vegan Founder Pinky Cole and Music Mogul Jermaine Dupri to Kickstart a Nationwide Voter Registration Drive
Impossible Foods, Slutty Vegan, Jermaine Dupri, and The Pinky Cole Foundation joined together to form the first-of-its-kind collaboration, VoteNik Zoom to the Polls. The Zoom series was created to boost voter turnout in the weeks leading up to the Presidential election and runs every Tuesday from September 22 through November 3.
European Alliance for Plant-based Foods is Launched, Calling For EU to Focus on Plant-Based Foods
The European Alliance for Plant-based Foods (EAPF) launched in Brussels yesterday with the mission of placing plant-based foods at the heart of governmental food policy, stating that plant-based foods have an integral role to play in achieving the EU’s sustainability targets.
The Oklahoma Meat Consumer Protection Act is “Meat Lobby’s Response to the Increased Consumer Demand for Plant-Based Options”
The Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA) and one of its members Upton’s Naturals, an independent maker of plant-based foods based in Chicago, has joined forces with The Institute for Justice to file a federal lawsuit challenging a new Oklahoma food labeling law as a violation of the First Amendment.
Eclipse Releases New Round of Chef Collaboration Ice Creams to Raise Money for Charity
US plant-based ice cream brand Eclipse has collaborated with notable chefs to develop a range of limited-edition ice cream flavours. All profits from the ice cream sales will go to the chefs’ charities of choice.
World Plant Milk Day Launches 2020 Campaign with Celebrity Backing
World Plant Milk Day 2020, a campaign to accelerate the transition away from dairy, is set to take place on Saturday August 22. This year, the campaign is challenging the public to give up dairy for seven days.
Colin Kaepernick’s Know Your Rights Camp Teams Up With Impossible Foods to Support Social Justice
Impossible Foods recently announced a collaboration with Colin Kaepernick and Know Your Rights Camp to support food security and social justice throughout 2020. The partnership began in San Francisco this month and will include Los Angeles and New York, with additional cities to be announced.