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Save 30 Animals This October: Here’s Why You Should Take the Species Unite 30-Day Vegan Challenge
Veg-curious? This October, we challenge you to take the Species Unite Vegan Challenge!
Vegan Dog Food Company Raises $23 Million In Funding
Pets consume more than 25% of the US meat supply. Now, investors are betting big on Wild Earth’s healthy and sustainable plant-based pet food.
Kate Winslet Narrates New Documentary ‘Eating Our Way To Extinction’
The highly anticipated documentary warns about the ecological dangers of animal agriculture.
World’s First Cell-Based Crab Meat Unveiled In Asia
Singapore-based Shiok Meats have unveiled the first-of-its-kind product as part of a crab cake and chilli crab.
Lab-Grown Mouse Meat - For Cats - Is Here
Cats and dogs consume more than 25% of the US meat supply. Now, one innovative biotech company hopes to make things more sustainable and healthy with the launch of the world’s first lab-grown meat product for pets.
Starbucks’ New Pumpkin Spice Creamer is Vegan-Friendly
Inspired by the iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte, the new dairy-free creamer can be found at stores nationwide.
Suffering and Abuse Exposed at Fish Slaughterhouse Supplying Kroger
Investigators filmed the aquatic animals slowly suffocating and being slaughtered while fully conscious.
Bloomberg Intelligence: “Plant-Based Foods Market to Hit $162 Billion in Next Decade
Animal-free food could make up to 7.7% of the global protein market by 2030 reveals a new report into the rapid rise of plant-based alternatives.
Obama Celebrates His 60th Birthday With a Vegan Menu
Curated by American musician, Questlove, the birthday menu featured Impossible Beef, Just Egg and Perfect Day cheese.
The 2021 Met Gala Is Going Plant-Based
The fashion industry’s biggest night will serve guests a 100% plant-based menu this year to highlight how food is changing in America towards more sustainable, meatless choices.
Will Bacon ‘Disappear’ In California?
Only 4 percent of hog operations comply with new animal welfare legislation coming into force in California - meaning bacon could soon ‘disappear’ in the state.
Beyond Meat Vegan Chicken Nuggets Launch at 1000 A&W Stores
The nuggets offer consumers the choice of animal-free fare without compromising on taste or texture.
Berkeley Is First US City To Commit To Phasing Out Animal Products
City Council votes to cut its spending on animal products by 50 percent in an effort to combat the meat and dairy industry’s huge carbon footprint, and help support the city’s climate goals.
Breaking: France Bans Egg Industry from Crushing and Gassing Male Chicks From 2022
In a world-first, France will join Germany in the prohibition of culling male chicks following years of protests over ethical concerns.
Long John Silver’s Launches Vegan Seafood
The largest quick-service seafood chain in the U.S. has tapped into the growing demand for sustainable, plant-based food by adding fish-free fillets and plant-based crab cakes.
Popular UK Plant-Based Food Brand Debuts in US
Vegan food brand Wicked Kitchen is set to launch at 2,500 stores nationwide after landing $14 million of funding.
‘Meat Me Halfway’: New Documentary Promotes Reducetarianism
The documentary seeks to find some common ground at the dinner table while guiding people to eat fewer animal products for the sake of animals, the planet, and our health.
Subway Will Expand Its Plant-Based Menu, According to Leaked Email
The news comes amid the controversy where DNA testing revealed the sandwich chain’s tuna sub contained ‘anything but tuna'.
Beyond Meat Chicken Tenders Launch At 400 Restaurants Nationwide
Beyond Meat continues to disrupt the protein market with the launch of plant-based chicken tenders at hundreds of eateries across the U.S.
Olympic Legend Carl Lewis Says He 'Wouldn't Be Here Right Now' If He Hadn't Become Vegan
The 9-time Olympic gold medallist says he wanted to adopt a plant-based diet to prolong his career and, nearly three decades later, continues to promote its benefits.