Vegan News

Following an appeal from the animal rights charity PETA, the American travel operators have stopped selling customers tickets to SeaWorld and removed any affiliations with the theme park from their United Vacations website....

A New Zealand restaurant chain swapped meat toppings with vegetarian ones without telling customers – and no one noticed. On Friday 21 June, Hell Pizza introduced a new limited-edition Burger Pizza, advertised as featuring a “medium-rare...

California-based food technology company Impossible Foods—best known for its flagship product the Impossible Burger—is working to develop plant-based fish to tackle the surmounting crisis in the world’s oceans created by industrial...

Today, Japan has begun hunting whales after refraining from the cruel practice for more than 30 years. The country broke with international policy established in 1982 by the International Whaling...

We’ve all seen the headlines and for some of us, the health scares linked to soya have been salient enough to ditch the tofu altogether. But is it actually bad...

The KFC vegan Imposter Burger has completely sold out. After just four days. The fast food brand only announced the launch of the meat-free product last week, and it has...

Sarting June 24, vegan brand Beyond Meat’s newest product, Beyond Beef, will begin hitting the shelves of retailers nationwide, including Whole Foods Market, Fred Meyer, HEB, King Soopers, Kroger (Atlanta, GA), Mariano’s,...

A large analysis of current research shows that people who eat at least 20g of nuts a day have a lower risk of heart disease, cancer and other diseases. The...

Vegetarianism and veganism are growing in popularity. In this Spotlight, we ask why these dietary choices can ignite rage in some meat eaters. The answer, it seems, is complex. Currently,...

obotic vending machines that offer fresh vegan smoothies and cold-pressed juices recently launched in California. JuiceBot uses first-of-its-kind technology to make and serve 100-percent raw organic juice and smoothies with the push...

“They are a threat to the water we drink and the air we breathe, and it is unbelievable to me that Republicans in Congress have been working overtime to exempt...

Making veganism and vegetarianism more accessible in public institutions has been a hot topic in recent months, with multiple campaigns trying to get more plant-based options on the menus of...

Actor and comedian Kevin Hart told his 73.9 million Instagram followers that he will take his dietary habits “up a notch” by ditching meat and animal by-products. Hart announced on Instagram story...

The Big Vegan Is Set To Hit McDonald’s In Germany, Featuring Nestle’s Innovative Plant-Based Incredible Burger The new soy and wheat patty is said to look just like a beef patty when...

Vegan vodka company Hera the Dog Vodka recently launched in California with an aim to help animals in need. Owners Julia Pennington and Allison Lange—who have been working in animal rescue for...

Going vegan has many benefits. First, there’s the obvious ‘you’re not eating animals’, environmental factors and improvements to your health. On the latter, research has linked veganism with benefits such...

Pigs can’t fly, but bean curds will when they’re launched from the first tofu catapult in North America. Step right up and watch as people go toe-to-tofu in the world’s largest...

Today, global fast-food chain Burger King debuted a vegan-friendly version of its iconic Whopper to 59 locations in and around St. Louis, MO. The chain partnered with plant-based startup Impossible Foods to...

Lush has announced its decision to remove eggs from all of its products. The natural beauty brand had previously used free-range eggs in its face masks and hair treatments. But in...

There are many reasons why you might choose to stop drinking animal milk. Lactose intolerance, a decision to go vegan, a general uneasiness with the idea of drinking milk that...

In a resounding victory for animals, PETA has learned that the notorious Garden Bros. Circus will be allowed to carry out its scheduled performances in Washington, D.C., this weekend with willing human...

Beyond Meat´s vegan meat alternatives will soon be cheaper than their animal-derived counterparts, according to the company’s CEO Ethan Brown. Brown aims to refine the recipe for Beyond Meat’s products—which...

China’s Gansu Province National Medical Products Association has announced that post-market testing for finished imported and domestically produced cosmetics in China will not include animal tests. However, the announcement does...

After talks with PETA, Amsterdam Fashion Week has committed to going fur-free at this season’s event, which starts tonight, and at all of its fashion shows thereafter. This move comes...

Scientists at the University of Central Florida have produced a new method to predict how humans react to chemical substances. The human-on-a-chip technology uses human tissue that has been donated...

This week, Pizza Hut UK unveiled a dedicated vegan menu with a selection of appetizers, main dishes, sides, a dessert, and customizable meals at all of its 253 locations. The new menu...

The Australian government has just passed the Industrial Chemical Charges Bill 2017 -- effectively banning cosmetic animal testing in the country. The bill was first introduced in the Senate in June 2017,...

In a monumental move to defend wildlife, Colombia has banned “sport” hunting! Lawyer and animal advocate Laura Santacoloma filed a lawsuit seeking to have sport hunting ruled unconstitutional, as it conflicts...

New research shows that 2.5 million Brits will go vegan this year and more than one in five will ditch meat by 2020. The vegan population in the United Kingdom...

Starbucks is releasing a vegan all-day tofu breakfast burrito as well as dairy-free mac ‘n’ cheese in select UK stores to give customers plenty of delicious choice for lunch. In a...

The popularity of vegan foods continues to grow, with January seen as a traditional time to consider giving them a try.Milk alternatives, such as oat, soy, almond or coconut, are...

In Uber’s annual report, some of the trendiest foods of the year gone by, (and trendy foods for the year ahead), are VEGAN! Based on the most popular orders of...

A big “mahalo” is in order for Hawaii after the state effectively became the second in the country to ban traveling wild-animal exhibitions. Gov. David Ige approved the new regulation...

For the past half-century, veganism has been a minority within a minority. In America in 2015, according to one survey, 3.4% of the population were vegetarian and just 0.4% were...

It is now illegal to use elephants, tigers and other wild and exotic animals in traveling animal acts in New Jersey, the first state to mandate such a move. Last week,...

This week, ice cream giant Ben & Jerry’s debuted a new vegan flavor, Coconutterly Caramel’d, across the United Kingdom. The new coconut flavor features swirls of vegan caramel and cookie and...

Being a vegan might mean going dairy-free, but it doesn’t mean you have to miss out on cheese. Whether you're looking for options made from soya, nut or coconut, there...

A dead sperm whale who washed ashore in Indonesia is yet another sad indictment of our plastic-pollution problem. The whale had ingested 13 pounds of plastic waste, including two flip-flops, four plastic...

Making vegan versions of your favorite holiday meals can seem intimidating at first, but finding the right ingredients to use is the perfect way to make this tasty transition. Check...

An all-vegan kebab shop has opened in Scotland on the site of an old kebab shop that used to serve traditional meat kebabs. To many, a kebab is a staple...

Lisbon (AFP) - Portugal has banned the use of wild animals in circuses by 2024 with a new law passed by parliament and applauded by animal rights groups. Lions, tigers,...

The wait is over! At U.S. and European IKEA Bistro locations, shoppers can now order an all-vegan hot dog. According to reports, the new IKEA Veggie Dogs are packed full of...

If you’ve ever wanted vegan ice cream options you can easily share or enjoy on-the-go, Ben & Jerry's has got you covered.  Ben & Jerry’s entire Non-Dairy Line is made with almond milk...

In nature, turkeys have long been admired for their striking beauty and alluring disposition. Driven by an unyielding sense of curiosity, they roam their native woodlands and grasslands in search of...

In a landmark victory for dogs, Florida has voted in favor of a greyhound-racing ban, which will end live races and simulcast betting on dog races at the state’s 11...

Starting today, seafood restaurant Harbour Galley, located inside California’s Disneyland Resort, will serve four plant-based dishes for four days to celebrate World Vegan Day. According to POPSUGAR, the resort now serves...

After more than 11 years of PETA-led protests, shareholder resolutions, in-person meetings, and other efforts, Coach has banned fur! “We understood from our employee population and from our consumers that...

Every vegan has had that moment of checking food ingredients and asking, “Why the hell does this contain milk?” It’s because the U.S. is up to its eyeballs in excess...

Los Angeles is on track to become the largest city in the United States to ban the sale of fur clothing and accessories. On Tuesday, the City Council voted unanimously...

PURIS—North America’s largest producer of pea protein—will be debuting a plant-derived alternative to gelatin for gummy candies at next month’s Supply Side West trade show in Las Vegas. The new...