Need another reason to switch to a vegan diet? New research suggest that eating a single meat-based hot dog could shorten your life by over half-an-hour. BBQ doesn’t sound so fun now, eh? Forget drugs, getting too drunk, or attempting to do anything in the morning before a morning tea, the real threat to your health is hot dogs. Yes, that seemingly innocuous hunk of processed meat is actually a...
A tax on meat could encourage the public to cut back on animal products in their diets, though it wouldn’t be without complications and difficulties. Remember when the UK government decided to introduce a sugar drinks tax to push consumers toward healthier diets? It seems a similar tactic could be in the works for meat products, and Beyond Meat boss Ethan Brown is all for it. Speaking to the BBC,...
Founded by Gen Zer James Cadbury, HiP is a new vegan confectionary company that says it aims to ‘reinvent chocolate’ by replacing dairy ingredients with plant-based oat milk. Anyone who’s ever dabbled in veganism knows it can be a tricky transition, particularly when trying to find alternatives to your favourite treats and comfort snacks. We are steadily seeing a rise in vegan options, however, whether it be increasingly convincing plant-based...
It might sound like a scenario you’d find in Wall-E rather than real life, but Israel-based start-up ‘Redefine Meat’ is beginning a test run of 3D-printed vegan meat products. What’s the first thing you think of when you hear the term ‘3D-printer’? Homemade toys, geeky creations by cosplay enthusiasts? How about a juicy steak? Start-up company ‘Redefine Meat’ has just secured $29 million USD to fund its first test run...
Planet of the Humans argues that our current capitalist system cannot co-exist with truly sustainable living. It’s a messy, questionable work, one that uses flimsy sources for information and promotes outdated myths, but there are threads of truth throughout that open up the conversation of green energy. Michael Moore’s latest documentary, directed by Jeff Gibbs and surprise released on YouTube last month, is an all-out attack on the green...
A new study has found that while veganism is now widely accepted as the ethically superior lifestyle, many people still find it difficult to convert. Could things be changing soon? It’s not easy to get away from meat. Every supermarket is stocked up to the ceiling with burger patties, sausages, cuts of pork, and chicken breast, amongst other options. Dairy foods are everywhere and processed foods stuffed with animal products are...
As Greggs in the UK sees its shares double after introducing the vegan sausage roll, is meat avoidance finally hitting the mainstream? Last night I was out with a few friends in London and decided to order a burger. They had a special offer on vegan mains; two-for-one on any option that didn’t include meat. I decided to try the Beyond Meat Burger, a water and pea...
The fast food chain has just started introducing vegan alternatives to its mainly chicken based meals, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be eating meat. It’s taken a hell of a long time, but it seems that vegan alternatives to your junk food fixes are finally hitting mainstream food outlets. After the huge success of UK bakery Gregg’s vegan sausage roll in 2019, many other convenience food chains are drafting up...
Thanks to a petition by two sisters, Burger King are set to remove all plastic toys from their meals, while McDonald’s will be making their classic ‘Happy Meal’ toys optional. As more and more of us demand sustainable service and meat-free foods, outlets are having to respond. We’ve seen fast food companies start to embrace veganism and take some environmental responsibility, from removing plastic packaging to introducing vegan alternatives to...
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