New Roots are creators of 100% vegan, 100% organic, artisanal cheeses, and winners of a 2018 Peta Vegan Food Award for their vegan goat’s cheese. They are ethical vegans, and strive to spread ethical values and promote the message of animal freedom through their business.
Switzerland
Vegan Fashion from Switzerland: WINTERKIND Opens New Lifestyle Store
More and more people no longer want to buy clothes which animals have died or suffered for. This ethical conviction is shared by a Swiss entrepreneur called Kathrina, who recently founded the vegan start-up WINTERKIND. In her lifestyle store, she sells vegan and sustainable fashion from selected designers and companies.
Dr. Bernadette Sütterlin: “The Focus Should Not Be on the Production Method.”
So far, veganism has meant the absolute renunciation of meat. Thanks to the development of “laboratory meat” (so-called in-vitro meat), this could soon change. But though it sounds simple, most consumers will take some convincing. The research of Dr. Bernadette Sütterlin from the ETH in Zurich, which deals with the sustainability and acceptance of laboratory meat from the consumer’s point of view, also proves this. In this interview, we learned more about reactions to laboratory meat, possible stumbling blocks during its introduction and the future development of this segment.
Switzerland: Vegan Cheese Made From Cashews
Several market reports have already examined the potential of vegan cheese. Demand seems to be rising, and according to a study by Variant, market growth is expected to average 7.4 percent per year. Usually, vegan cheese is made by large manufacturers. But even small manufacturers are trying their hand at it.
Switzerland Gets First Vegan Fashion Label Sanikai
Sanikai is Switzerland’s first vegan and ethical fashion label, offering “style & quality” in a sustainable framework.