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New This Week In Vegan Food
Beyond Meat & Golden Krust team up to launch Jamaican ‘beef’ patties, Hooray Foods’ new vegan bacon now available at Whole Foods, and more!
196 Dogs Saved From South Korea’s Declining Dog Meat Trade To Find Homes In US
Shelters in Ohio, Maryland and Pennsylvania among those offering the dogs for adoption.
Recipe: Couscous Chickpea Rainbow Salad Bowl
This colourful, vegan salad is filled with fresh herbs and tasty roasted vegetables. Created by Flexi Vegan Diary.
Watch: Tabitha Brown Teaches Laverne Cox To Cook Vegan Food
The women cooked okra using an air-fryer and prepared a one-skillet meal with Beyond Sausage, in a showcase of simple and tasty vegan food.
Leonardo DiCaprio Asks 46M Followers To Support ‘Preventing Future Pandemics’ Act
The actor has voiced his support for the new bill, which includes bans on live animal markets and the trade of wildlife for human consumption.
Conservationists Sue USDA For Killing Over 1 Million Wild Animals Every Year
The lawsuit hopes to bring attention to the government’s mass killing of wildlife, which critics say is often at the request of the agriculture industry.
Record-Breaking Bird Flies 7,500 Miles Over 12 Days Without Stopping
The ‘jet-fighter’ godwit bird has broken records after their recorded nonstop flight from Alaska to New Zealand.
Thousands of Flying Squirrels Taken from Florida in $1M Trafficking Operation
Seven people have been arrested for illegally capturing flying squirrels in the wild and selling them in the international exotic pet trade.
Netflix’s New David Attenborough Documentary is Turning People Vegan
Actress Kat Dennings among those vowing to ditch animal products after watching the emotional new environmental film A Life On Our Planet.
See the Winning Films and Photographs from this year’s International Vegan Film Festival
The annual festival goes virtual this year, as the winners for Best Film and Best Photo are revealed.
Recipe: Simple Lemon Basil Quinoa Salad
This light and aromatic lemon basil quinoa salad is packed with protein, fibre, and a ton of other amazing benefits. Created by A Pinch of Plants.
Recipe: Caramelized Onion and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
This recipe is fresh, tangy and wonderfully satisfying. Created by Authentically Vegan.
Campaigners Sue US Government Over Failure To Protect Giraffes
Latest update in America’s shocking trade in giraffe parts, as conservationists now file a lawsuit after the government denies giraffes any protective measures.
US Government Invests $3.5 Million In Lab-Grown Meat
The first ever government grant for lab-grown meat has been awarded to researchers at the University of California.
Tiger King star Doc Antle Charged With Animal Cruelty and Wildlife Trafficking
Antle, who has been described as “the real kingpin” behind tiger exploitation in the U.S., becomes the latest star of the Netflix documentary to face abuse charges.
Adidas, Lululemon, Stella McCartney To Use Vegan Leather Made From Mushrooms
Innovative, low impact mushroom leather Mylo, is set to transform the industry for good thanks to a huge collaboration with some of the world’s leading fashion brands.
Vegan Babybel Cheese and Boursin Cheese Spread To Launch in US
The launch of these new dairy-free versions come as dairy giant Bel Group commits to more sustainable options.
Recipe: Sweet Potato and Black Bean Rice
This recipe works as a light dinner or as a filling, cold dish for lunch. Created by One More Slice.
$50,000 Prize at Plant Based Female Founder Summit and Pitch Competition
The summit will showcase upcoming female future-leaders who are working in plant-based innovation.
Horse-Drawn Carts Replaced by Electric Carriages in Dominican Republic’s Capital
Santo Domingo’s innovative approach is a win for both tourists and horses as the archaic practice of horse-drawn carriages continues to be phased out across the world.