With UK’s revolutionary Plant-Based Universities (PBU) Campaign, college menus are getting more vegan-friendly! Started in 2021, a student-led outreach called The Plant-Based Universities campaign is demanding UK universities to move towards a 100% plant-based menu in their cafeterias by 2025, with at least major menu changes initiated within 2023-24.  The campaign that started at University College London, King’s College London…

Tired of being the only vegan in the office or feel like your workplace could be doing more to accommodate vegans? Dr Ishani Rao explores how we can encourage our workplaces to be more vegan… Take an evidence-based approach. Spark change! Lead by example!  Persistence pays off.  How can we be expected to be taken seriously as healthcare professionals when…

Sea Shepherd’s sole mission is to protect and conserve the world’s oceans and marine wildlife. We work to defend all marine wildlife, from whales and dolphins, to sharks and rays, to fish and krill, without exception. Serving as the only fleet in the world whose sole purpose is to protect all marine wildlife, we are committed to the protection and enforcement…

Puppy farms are live-animal factories that hold anywhere from 20 to 1,000 mother dogs in horrendous conditions. Dogs in these facilities are kept continually pregnant – sometimes from the age of only 6 months – until they become sick or unable to produce enough puppies to be profitable. Then, they’re often killed and replaced. >>MORE

“From recipes rich in protein-packed seitan to a veggie-forward minestrone, and my personal favorite, Crimson Lentil, our soups are designed with carefully selected, high-quality ingredients that provide powerful nutrition and excellent taste for people following a vegan or plant-based diet. We created these in our home kitchens, and now we’re bringing them to supermarket soup aisles across the country,” said Upton’s…

So if a natural flavor isn’t “natural” what the heck is it? That’s a good question. If you aim to eat a diet rich in nutrient-dense whole foods, then you probably take extra steps to avoid ingredients like food dyes, MSG, artificial flavors and preservatives.  However, the term “natural flavor” found on a wide variety of organic, gluten-free, and all-natural…

Baked goods, fresh spreads and frozen treats are among the other new, locally made, plant-based foodstuffs. Maine’s vegan and vegetarian businesses continue to be a hive of activity, as more entrepreneurs enter the space and existing ones expand their product lines.  Winter is still with us, but the energy in Maine’s plant-based sector is red hot. This is the latest…

New Research – “Research agrees that the consumption of animal foods is the main determinant of the environmental impact of a diet.  Switching to a vegan diet is not only the most powerful action any of us can do for the planet but also the cheapest and the easiest.”  –  Luciana Baroni, MD Following an entirely vegan diet may be…

In addition to the trust and recognition that come with carrying the Vegan Trademark, businesses also benefit from being part of a community of like-minded companies. Due to consumer concern about the inclusion of animal products and by-products in items, be that food, cosmetics, fashion or more, it is not surprising that a 2021 survey* found that 77% of consumers…

The treatment of animals is a great disconnect in the world today. We oppose animal cruelty in theory, but we support it in practice.  For decades, animals have been waiting patiently in line behind other marginalized groups fighting for their own rights. With women, African Americans and LGBTs having achieved major successes in their respective battles for equality and social…