This list is for those who wish to avoid brands that test on animals or fund animal testing, and purchase only from the brands that have been vetted as cruelty-free. This means that the brands on our list have confirmed that no animal testing is performed on their finished products or ingredients during production, either by their company, their suppliers,…

It has been well established that what we eat affects planetary health. Compared to a meat-based diet, a vegan diet results in only 25% of greenhouse gas emissions, 25% of land use, 46% of water use and 34% of biodiversity loss, according to a new study published in the Nature Food journal.1 A vegan diet also has 44% less total environmental impact when compared to the…

Huge numbers of bees suffer in a variety of ways from their exploitation by humans to make honey and other products. Many people may think that bees don’t suffer. However, all the evidence available indicates that they, as many other invertebrates who have a centralized nervous systems, do have the capacity to feel suffering and pleasure.2 Despite this, as happens…

You might know him for his award-winning music or because he climbed Mount Everest and walked all the way across the U.S., or maybe you’ve caught a video of him on social media running for miles and miles powered by sprouts. For Mike, sprouts aren’t just a delicious source of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that are essential for our…

Continued shopper preference for non-GMO ingredients is an important part of the conversation about plant-based foods. Shoppers are drawing a line at genetic engineering, even as many plant-based foods have grown their shelf space in grocery stores. Data shows that many shoppers are drawing a hard line in the growing category of alternative proteins According to the Non-GMO Project, as…

Unlike people, who rely on news channels and emergency alerts to warn of an approaching wildfire, animals rely on their innate abilities. Many animals use their keen sense of smell and awareness of their surroundings to detect early signs of a fire, but sometimes there’s just not enough time to flee to safety. Like all natural disasters these days, wildfires…

Going plant-based is not only good for your health, it’s also essential for our planet, which is in crisis. Climate change headlines are uniformly awful. This one is terrifying: a recent study estimates that the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC), which we know as the Gulf Stream, will collapse mid-century, between 2025 and 2095 with 95% certainty, if carbon emissions…

Get delicious, allergen-free meals delivered to your door. Rootberry, the plant-based and allergen-friendly food brand, is now delivering its fresh, nutritionist-crafted meals nationwide. Started in 2021 as a local meal delivery service in St. Louis, this expansion allows people across the 48 contiguous states to savor Rootberry’s plant-based goodness. Rootberry’s menu offers a variety of comforting dishes, globally inspired flavors, and delightful…

A student-run social enterprise is encouraging Westwood to taste a plant-forward lifestyle. Led by second-year cognitive science student Chandni Sacheti, Lives Without Knives works to redefine and simplify the concept of veganism for people of all ages. Sacheti, who founded the organization while attending high school in Hong Kong, said she started Lives Without Knives after learning that meat and dairy production are…

The Plant-Based Universities campaign has sent an open letter to university vice-chancellors, catering managers, and student union presidents across the UK, calling for a transition to 100% plant-based catering in UK universities.  The open letter, supported by over 850 academics, politicians, and public figures, including Chris Packham, Etienne Stott MBE, and George Monbiot, marks one of the largest instances of academic endorsement for…

One of the most crucial areas in desperate need of reform is the food industry. Global ingredient supplier Green Boy reveals its strategy to ensure availability, innovation, and, ultimately, food security for a growing population by supplying high-quality plant proteins, starches, and syrups to established and upcoming food companies and manufacturers. Our ever-expanding human population is heading towards nine billion people while…