Anthony Martinelli is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Vegan Herald, which launched in 2015 as a daily vegan news and information website.
Anthony Martinelli
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Feb 02
Study Finds Plant-Based Diets May Help to Combat Substance Use Disorders
Following a healthy plant-based diet may be useful in the treatment of substance use disorders, according to a new study published by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine Standard treatment for substance use disorders (SUDs) “rarely incorporates a dietary intervention”, states the study’s abstract. “The purpose of this research is to explore how nutrition might …
Feb 02
Babybel Teams Up with Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen to Create ‘First Time’ Experience for the Vegan-Curious
In an attempt to appeal to nonvegans who are vegan-curious, Babybel has partnered with married couple and actors Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen to launch a ‘First Time’ Experience “to support cheese-lovers as they lose their V-card (vegan card, that is).” “From pacts with friends to mishaps along the way, Jason and Jenny have experienced plenty of …
Feb 02
Veganuary 2023 Breaks Record With Over 700,000 Sign Ups
Veganuary 2023 has broken all previous records with more registered participants than ever, with 706,965 people officially signing up for the vegan diet challenge from nearly every country in the world. This is according to data released by the official Veganuary organization via a press release. Veganuary notes that the overall participation is likely much higher, as validated by several …
Jan 31
Mighty Yum Vegan Lunchables Launches at Multiple Retailers and Over 600 Convenience Stores
Mighty Yum, the company behind a new line of plant-based lunch kits and snacks that many are comparing to Lunchables, announced new partnerships with multiple retailers as well as over 600 Convenience Stores throughout the Northeast. As part of the partnerships Mighty Yum lunch kits will be featured in Hungryroot’s online vegan store, allowing people …
Jan 31
Unreal Vegan Steak Slices, Corn’d Beef, and Roasted Turk’y Launches at All Sprouts Locations
Unreal plant-based deli slices can now be found at all 400+ Sprouts Farmers Market locations. Unreal Deli gained sustained popularity in 2019 when it was featured on the hit show Shark Tank, with CEO Jenny Goldfarb receiving and accepting a solid deal from Mark Cuban (the only vegan among the Shark Tank investors). Fast forward …
Jan 26
Tattooed Chef Announces Launch of Oat Butter Bars
Tattooed Chef, the fastest-growing frozen plant-based food company announced that it’s expanding its portfolio with the launch of their new functional Oat Butter Bars, located in the refiguration section of grocery stores. “These snack innovations combine the grab-and-go convenience of bars with the emerging trend of functional nutrition”, states the Tatttooed Chef in a press …
Jan 26
Taco Del Mar Introduces Plant-Based Spicy Chorizo Hash to All U.S. and Canada Locations
As of January 24 fast-foot chain Taco Del Mar is offering an all-new Spicy Chorizo Hash at all of their U.S. and Canada locations. Spicy Chorizo Hash is a “deliciously seasoned protein option made with plant-based chorizo, diced potatoes, chopped onion and serrano peppers”, according to a press release. “Crafted with just the right amount …
Jan 25
Stumptown Coffee Chain Makes Oat Milk their Default Milk Option
Stumptown Coffee, which operates 10 locations in three states as well as Japan, has made oat milk the default milk option for their drinks. Until this announcement Stumptown, like most coffee chains, has used cow-based milk as their default choice while offering plant-based options for those who request it. This new move makes oat milk …