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 15
Morningstar Farms Announces Launch of Vegan Pringles-Flavored Chick’n Fries
MorningStar Farms and Pringles have teamed to launch MorningStar Farms Chik’n Fries in two Pringles flavors: Original and Scorchin’ Cheddar Cheeze. MorningStar Farms Chik’n Fries are the “first of their kind in the U.S. plant-based market”, according to a press release. “Crispy and golden on the outside, juicy chik’n on the inside, they are made …
Feb 14
New Study Indicates Plant-Based Diets “Are Associated With Lower Risk of Prostate Cancer Progression and Recurrence”
A new study published in the most recent issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology has found that plant-based diets may be useful in combatting the progression and recurrence of prostate cancer. Conducted by a team of researchers at the University of California and presented at the 2023 ASCO GU Cancers Symposium, the study indicates …
Feb 14
A Vegan Poem Written by Artificial Intelligence
Below is a poem on “why everyone should be vegan”, written entirely by OpenAI’s ChatGPT (an artificial intelligence program). A world of wonder, beauty, and grace, Full of life in every space, But beneath the surface, there’s a dark embrace, A world of cruelty we must replace. The animals that roam this earth, Are …
Feb 14
The Soybean Food and Beverage Market is Valued at $51.4 Billion, to Grow to $68.3 Billion by 2027
According to a new report the global market for food and beverages made from soybean is a staggering $51.4 billion. The Soybean Food & Beverage Products Market report, conducted by MarketsandMarkets™, anticipates the market to grow to $68.3 billion by 2027, recording a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. “The inclination of consumers toward soy-based …
Feb 14
Report: 48% of All U.S. Restaurants Have Plant-Based Options, a 62% Growth Since 2012
According to a new report, nearly half of all restaurants in the United States offer plant-based menu options, with this number expected to grow substantially in the coming months. The State of the Plant-Based in Foodservice report, conducted by Plant Based Food Association (PBFA), found that 48.4% of U.S. restaurants have plant-based options, representing a …
Feb 11
Study Finds Switching to a Vegan Diet Doesn’t Hinders Strength Performance
Switching to a vegan diet “has no beneficial nor negative effect” on strength performance, given calorie intake and carbohydrate content remain the same. This is according to a new study published by the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health and conducted by researchers at the German Sport University Cologne and IST Hochschule of …
Feb 10
Tofurky Acquired By Morinaga Nutritional Foods
Tofurky, one of the top three plant-based meat companies in the U.S. based on sales, announced today that it’s been acquired by tofu producer Morinaga Nutritional Foods. Morinaga, the makers of Mori-Nu Silken Tofu, have acquired both Tofurky and its sister brand Moocho. Tofurky and Morinaga Nutritional Foods have a long-standing relationship with Morinaga providing …
Feb 08
Study Finds Olive Leaves Extract Alleviates Inflammation in Leukemic Bone Marrow
A new study published by the journal Frontiers in Immunology has found that an extract made from olive leaves may serve as an anti-inflammatory in leukemic bone marrow, which is important as “inflammation in the tumor microenvironment promotes the growth, survival, and migration of cancer cells, accelerating the disease.” The study is titled Olive leaves …