5Mins Read The vegan news never stops, and this week, in addition to covering the latest roundup of new alt-protein products, we put the spotlight on a brand-new company. UK-based biotech startup Gaia’s Farming Co. just launched with a new take on the oat milk concept for British consumers. Across the Atlantic, Americans are gearing up for […]
4Mins Read It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and whether you’re spending it with your loved one or a group of friends (#Galentines, anyone?), it’s the perfect excuse to cook up something romantic to share. Speaking of, nothing blows out the candles like a meal that involves animal cruelty and environmental damage, so here are some 100% plant-based and […]
3Mins Read History was made last week in New York. For the first time, all public schools will be required to serve only vegan food in their cafeterias once a week. The move follows the successful implementation of Meatless Mondays and Fridays throughout the district. Vegan Fridays will be a permanent change to school menus designed to […]
4Mins Read As the clock ticks down to the most-watched television event of the year, new data suggests Super Bowl LVI will be all about plants—vegan chicken wings, that is. And a whole lot of them. More than 100 million Americans will tune in to Super Bowl LVI on February 13th as the Los Angeles Rams and […]
3Mins Read As the meatless burger wars heat up, the McDonald’s McPlant shows promise as sales outperformed initial projections for its first U.S. test locations. U.S. sales of the McDonald’s McPlant burger have exceeded expectations by three-fold, the company said yesterday. The news comes as McDonald’s plans to expand the meatless burger to 600 locations across the […]
4Mins Read Founded by Lara Young and Susan McCarthy, VEats is a new plant-based platform focussed on convenience. The two describe it as a “first-of-its-kind”, allowing users to explore all businesses with animal-free food options, within a designated city. While on the site, tables can be booked at restaurants, food can be ordered for delivery and takeaways […]
3Mins Read The vegan launches continue to roll in during the first week of Veganuary. The latest: U.S.-based pizza chains Domino’s and Pizza Hut have added vegan options including vegan pepperoni and vegan Buffalo chicken. Domino’s has launched its first vegan pepperoni pizza in the UK, which it’s calling PepperoNAY. The new pies are available across all […]
3Mins Read As another Veganuary begins, the stats for 2021 have started rolling in. Amongst them, Deliveroo has announced that it witnessed an overall 117 percent surge in searches for vegan-specific food since last year’s event. The delivery platform has added more plant-based-friendly partners to its listings as a result. Last year Deliveroo reported that Deliveroo Hong […]
2Mins Read Popular U.S. fried chicken chain KFC is launching vegan chicken in all U.S. locations beginning January 10th, for a limited time. The announcement overlaps with the popular month-long Veganuary campaign. KFC operates nearly 4,000 locations across the U.S. In an extended partnership with Beyond Meat, which produced KFC’s first vegan U.S. offering in 2019, the […]
You may choose to go vegan for your health, the planet, or the billions of animals slaughtered each year for food. They’re all good reasons to move meat and dairy off of your plate for Veganuary and make room for plant-based food instead.
Vegan food is everywhere these days. From the fresh, whole foods at our local supermarkets and farmers markets to the not-so-healthy-but-still-healthier-than-meat-and-dairy vegan junk food options at fast-food chains around the world, it’s never been easier to go vegan, and Veganuary is the perfect time to start.
There are scores of studies pointing to the benefit of eating a diet rich in colorful fruits and vegetables. But there’s good reason to leave meat off the plate entirely—even prior to the covid link to animal consumption.
According to the World Health Organization, regular consumption of red and processed meats can greatly increase the risk of certain types of cancer; eating fewer than two slices of bacon a day increased the chance of developing colorectal cancer by 18 percent.
Just like reducing or fully eliminating meat from our diets is good for our health, it’s better for the planet, too. According to the United Nations Sustainable Food Systems and Agriculture Programme, reducing intensively farmed meat consumption is “good for people and the planet.”
A 2018 study conducted by Beyond Meat and the University of Michigan found a big gain in reducing GHGs by reducing meat consumption. The study found that swapping beef burgers for plant-based options just three times a week on average could save the equivalent emissions produced by 12 million cars. Ready to get started? Here’s some Veganuary motivation.
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8Mins Read From nuggets to sandwiches to vegan chicken restaurants, a plant-based chicken revolution is coming, and it could have big implications for our complicated protein industry. Chicken is now a top priority for vegan meat producers. And it all started in the most unlikely, but most fitting, of places: KFC. In 2019, fast-food chicken giant KFC […]
4Mins Read What happens when you go vegan for a month? Here are the benefits of a Veganuary commitment on your health and the planet. More than 500,000 people took part in Veganuary in 2021—and that number could double this year. The month-long campaign kicks off the New Year by encouraging people to go vegan for the […]
3Mins Read Acclaimed chef Gordon Ramsay is welcoming vegans to his new Chicago restaurant. Gordon Ramsay Burger will feature plant-based patties that can be substituted in any meat dish. The menu will showcase a “Vegan Burger” as well. The new restaurant is Ramsay’s first in Chicago. Ramsay has not been about his distaste for vegans over the […]
5Mins Read Dig into these delicious vegan holiday mains you can get at your local supermarket, order online, or make at home. When it comes down to it, there’s nothing more magical about the holidays than gathering around the table with the people who matter most. These precious moments are the real gifts, after all. They’re also […]
3Mins Read Selfridges will play host to Matthew Kenney’s new Adesse restaurant. As part of the department store’s Project Earth sustainability initiative, the eatery’s launch represents the importance of considering the way we consume. Organic, seasonal produce and considered decor reinforce the message of Adesse, which means ‘to be present’. Award-winning plant-based celebrity chef, Matthew Kenney hails […]
3Mins Read Just a few short years ago, it was unusual to get more than a handful of stories each week about meat analogues, dairy alternatives, and other alt and/or vegan foods. Nowadays, the opposite is true. In fact, there are so many developments in the alt-protein and food tech space we decided to create a weekly […]
7Mins Read The distance between the best diet for human and planetary health is shrinking. What’s the healthiest diet? Ask a doctor or nutritionist and there will be overlaps, certainly—more fruits and vegetables, minimally processed foods. But beyond that, the recommendations will vary. But ask any climate scientist what the healthiest diet is for the planet, though, […]
3Mins Read Hong Kong restaurant stalwart Café De Coral has announced that more than 160 QSRs now offer vegan comfort food. The latest chain to partner with OmniFoods, it will use OmniPork Mince to recreate the staple Southern Chinese comfort dish claypot rice. OmniPork Claypot Rice is the result of two Hong Kong domestic giants collaborating for […]
3Mins Read London, Los Angeles, and Barcelona have been named the top most vegan-friendly cities in the world in a new report. Releasing its report on the world’s most plant-forward and sustainable cities, abillion has revealed London, Los Angeles and Barcelona as the top choices for conscious citizens. The Singapore-headquartered vegan review platform analysed cities based on […]
5Mins Read Driven by growing environmental awareness, ethical concerns, and health reasons, consumers are choosing plant-based more than ever before—and this shift in appetite is quickly reflecting on industry market data. Data in the latest market report by the leading natural and specialty product research and insight provider SPINS, which was commissioned by the Good Food Institute […]
4Mins Read We’ve rounded up the best vegan Michelin-starred restaurants hailing from around the world that are reimagining fine dining with plant-based cuisine. Many of these restaurants have been featured by the Michelin Guide’s list of best vegan and vegetarian establishments, while others are Michelin-starred restaurants that have since made the bold pivot to serve 100% plant-based […]
6Mins Read When people think of desserts, cakes, ice cream, and pastries usually come to mind. But in Hong Kong, we’re blessed with delicious traditional Cantonese desserts that are known as tong sui (糖水), meaning “sugar water”, which can be served hot or cold depending on season. There are a surprising number of 100% plant-based desserts that […]
4Mins Read Michelin-starred chefs are now serving up whole cuts of vegan beef and lamb flank developed by Israeli startup Redefine Meat. Leading chefs are now dishing up perfectly cooked steaks made out of plants. Developed by food tech Redefine Meat, these new whole cut alternatives are being served at high-end restaurants in Germany, the Netherlands and […]
3Mins Read Nasoya, the leading tofu brand in the US, is now making its foray into foodservice. For the first time, the brand will begin serving up vegan meals featuring its line of tofu and its Plantspired plant-based protein at college campuses and fast-casual eateries across the country. Nasoya is now getting into foodservice for the first […]
4Mins Read Just a few short years ago, it was unusual to get more than a handful of stories each week about meat analogues, dairy alternatives, and other alt and/or vegan foods. Nowadays, the opposite is true. In fact, there are so many developments in the alt-protein and food tech space we decided to create a weekly […]
3Mins Read SaladStop, the Singapore-headquartered salad chain with locations across Asia, has just closed its Series B with $8.8 million. The restaurant, which serves up Beyond Meat on its plant-forward menu, says the funding will fuel its expansion across the region. SaladStop has announced the closing of its oversubscribed Series B round with $8.8 million, led by […]
3Mins Read Vegan chefs and restaurateurs in the UK are being asked to join a discussion about plant-based foie gras, ahead of an upcoming ban on the spread made from the livers of force-fed ducks and geese. Government officials will consult the food professionals on filling the gap in the market for the high-end product using sustainable, […]
3Mins Read Diners in Amsterdam are now able to grab their first bite of the vegan chicken alternative TiNDLE in six restaurants across the city. The product is developed by Singapore food tech Next Gen, and has already gained a fan following around the globe, from Hong Kong to New York. The launch in the Netherlands comes […]
4Mins Read Australian vegan meat leader v2food has forged a number of new partnerships with local food companies in China to expand its reach in the country. Collaborating with two brands as well as a major food content and recipe platform, diners in the country will now be able to get their hands on steamed buns, noodles […]
3Mins Read Louisiana-based U.S. restaurant chain Popeyes has two major milestones slated this month: opening its first UK store and debuting its first-ever vegan fast food item. The Creole Red Bean Sandwich is a vegan patty served with lettuce, tomato, and a vegan Creole sauce. As the item’s name suggests, the patty is made from a base […]
