Vegan News

As most of us are now aware, the Yulin dog meat festival started a few days ago in China and although the plight against this horrific event often seems futile,...

Market research firm Mintel reveals that one-third of Americans plan to ditch meat this barbecue season. Market research firm Mintel recently released its 2018 Summer Food & Drink Trends report based on...

A new consumer report by Nielsen, a global market research company, confirms that plant-based food is on the rise. The report, titled “Plant-Based Food Options are Sprouting Growth for Retailers,” indicated...

If your period is a pain, here are five plant-based ways to ''level up'' your food choices to keep your ovaries happy and your hormones in balance. When it comes...

1.6 million Americans are reportedly allergic to red meat, meaning their ability to digest it is compromised and they have a higher risk of heart disease as a result. A study has...

The number of vegans is on the up A vegan diet involves cutting out animal products like meat, fish, dairy and eggs. According to the latest research by the Vegan...

Massachusetts dairy farm Carter & Stevens converted part of its facility into a brewery to offset losses incurred by low prices and decreased demand for milk. Dairy farmers Molly Stevens...

There are a number of vegan ice creams on the market made from soy, almond, cashew, coconut, or rice milk. These products let you enjoy all of the delicious flavor...

Gisele Bündchen didn’t know as she began gracefully gliding down the runway at the 2002 Victoria’s Secret fashion show that she was about to have a life-changing experience. But after that...

The furniture giant continues to add plant-based food to its bistros, with vegan hot dogs planned to debut this fall. International furniture chain IKEA will add plant-based soft-serve to the...

  Tanks will never be appropriate homes for orcas. In the wild, these aquatic giants love to dive nearly 1,000 feet and may travel up to 140 miles every day! It’s no...

Many vegans worry about getting enough iron in their diet. Since meat is traditionally thought of as the main source of iron, vegans need to find different sources to help...

The Solo: A Star Wars Story actress was inspired to go vegan by co-star and longtime vegan Woody Harrelson. In an interview this week with the Associated Press, actress Thandie Newton—who plays “Val”...

In order to keep producing milk for humans, dairy cows have to become pregnant and have calves. This is done forcibly, typically through artificial insemination.  Calves are generally taken away...

Whether you’re looking to go zero-waste or just to develop more sustainable habits, these simple tips will help you—and the planet. Americans create a lot of waste—we’re talking 254 million...

It doesn't matter where you live or are, with Happy Cow you can always find a vegan restaurant that's right nearby you. From their website: "HappyCow was founded in 1999...

There has been a steady, ongoing rise in conscious consumerism over the past several years. Whether it be for health, emvironmental, or animal welfare concerns, more people than ever before are choosing...

The European Commission has moved to ban easily replaceable single-use plastics, the new rules will apply EU-wide. The commission will target the 10 most popular single-use plastic items, as well...

The certified vegan Macadamia Oat Cookie is now available inside Starbucks' pastry cases across the United States. International coffee chain Starbucks recently added its first vegan pastry to its permanent...

If you’re new to vegan eating, summer grilling season can seem stressful. But with a little preparation, eating vegan at a barbecue can be super delicious, and it’s a fun...

Many men are reluctant to go vegan for irrational reasons. We’re here to fix that problem. Many men have the misconception that becoming vegan is a bad idea for them due to...

From food to culture, these places are at the forefront of plant-based trends. For all the delicious details on the can’t-miss dishes and events, pick up a copy today. But...

PETA and our good pal Moby invited friends of animals to the musician’s vegan bistro, Little Pine, for the announcement of the country’s Most Vegan-Friendly City of 2018. And the winner is …...

Have you ever thought about what goes into your manicure looking so glossy? Or what helps it last through the week in the face of some serious knocks and scrapes? (In...

Fur is dead. Cruelty-free fashion is here and now, as more and more top designers such as Donatella Versace, Donna Karan, and John Galliano are ditching fur in favor of sleek, stylish vegan fabrics. San Francisco recently...

Many vegans worry about getting enough iron in their diet. Since meat is traditionally thought of as the main source of iron, vegans need to find different sources to help...

Almost all of us grew up eating meat, wearing leather, and going to circuses and zoos. Many of us bought our beloved “pets” at pet shops, had guinea pigs, and...

Right now, millions of mice, rats, rabbits, primates, cats, dogs and other animals are locked inside barren cages in laboratories across the country. They languish in pain, suffer from extreme frustration, ache...

Researchers believe heavy use of pesticides in the French countryside is the cause of a massive decline in bird populations in the area.   Dropping population While the decrease in...

Greyhound racing is now officially banned in Canberra, ACT, Australia’s capital city. The legislation was proposed last year due to concerns surrounding animal welfare but only came into effect on...

The Vegan Society is to launch a petition calling on the government to offer vegan options in public sector canteens in a bid to tend to the rising popularity of...

Veganism has skyrocketed in recent years, with more people than ever before choosing to enjoy a plant-based life. However, this is not simply a case of a few evangelical legume-lovers ordering...

In a world…where the choice is to eat or to be eaten … OK, then, fine. But today, we aren’t hunting down wooly mammoths to survive. The struggles with eating...

The Grow Green II report, written by the New Economics Foundation and commissioned by The Vegan Society, declares that the UK’s food system is fundamentally broken, environmentally unsustainable and unhealthy. It calls...

If you decide to take the leap and go vegan, there are myriad factors to consider. Firstly, you must concoct an informed and fantastically-witty response to bemused friends and family...

Eating an array of fruit and vegetables provides more than enough protein for the average person. In 1984, Clara Peller asked the United States, “Where’s the beef?” This catch-phrase reverberated...

It’s official—mega-talented British actor Benedict Cumberbatch is vegan. While promoting the highly anticipated Avengers: Infinity War, the Dr. Strange actor mentioned—during three separate interviews—his vegan diet. During an interview with Time Out London,...

The billions upon billions of items of plastic waste choking our oceans, lakes, and rivers and piling up on land is more than unsightly and harmful to plants and wildlife....

We call on the operators of restaurants, bars, cafes and coffee shops across the capital — as well as readers at home — to take The Last Straw pledge now and commit...

Gordon Ramsay has revealed he is going to try following a vegan diet. While the three-Michelin-star chef has yet to explain his motivations for going plant-based, he made the low-key announcement...

More than just the namesake of your favorite ninja turtle or the subject of a gripping mystery novel, Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian Renaissance polymath, known just as much...

The amount of plastic in seas surrounding the UK has declined, a new study revealed. Researchers believe the drop was caused by the previously implemented plastic bag tax, the Guardian reported. The...

Almost all of us grew up eating meat, wearing leather, and going to circuses and zoos. Many of us bought our beloved “pets” at pet shops, had guinea pigs, and...

Building muscle mass as a vegan is easy if you take the time to monitor your macronutrients. Has anyone ever told you that getting all your macronutrients from a vegan diet...

There's one big misconception about veganism; it's expensive...at least that's what is being said about veganism. This might stem from the idea that we have to buy expensive supplements, powders, superfoods...

Being vegan and a student can be accomplished by shopping at stores that fit in your budget. If you’re anything like the average American, you’ve often left a grocery store...

Just as sealers are starting to gear up for the annual Canadian commercial seal slaughter, they’re already encountering a problem: India just became the latest nation to ban seal fur. The country...

Genesis Butler became vegetarian at the age of three, then adopted a plant-based diet just a year later. Ever since, Butler has been a strong advocate for a vegan lifestyle,...

Veganism is increasing in popularity. You can take a look at google trends, or just look in your local grocery store/supermarket to see the demand for vegan food yourself. As veganism...

New study finds that if resources were diverted from animal agriculture into plant-based food production, we could feed millions of Americans without using more land. A new study published this week in...