“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…

We often know WHAT we need to do, but finding the willpower to actually do it is often difficult, and staying consistent can be even tougher! These 5 rules are ones I come back to time and time again that help me daily!  >>WATCH

The numbers may tell us that the dairy industry is persisting, but they also hide that industry’s reality—the violent mistreatment that cows, goats, and other animals typically experience in a business that puts a “for sale” sticker on every part of their bodies.  Are dairy cows treated well?  Standing and sleeping on concrete floors…in crowded and packed lots…unable to move…

Research shows that meat and dairy products are fueling the climate crisis, while plant-based diets—focused on fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans—help protect the planet. A plant-based diet can have a significant positive impact on the environment and your health.  The authors of Climate Change 2022 say that studies demonstrate that a shift to plant-based diets rich in pulses, nuts, fruits, and vegetables could lead to…

Students at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom have voted to support a transition to a solely vegan menu across its catering services, write Nadeem Badshah and agency for The Guardian. The Cambridge students’ union voted on Monday 20 February [2023] to hold talks about removing all animal products from its cafes and canteens with the university’s catering services.…