Jan 19
The City of Edinburgh Council has voted to have their city join the Plant-Based Treaty, making them the first Scottish city and first capital in Europe to do so. According to the official website for the Plant Based Treaty, the initiative “aims to halt the widespread degradation of critical ecosystems caused by animal agriculture, to …
Jan 16
Taiwan lawmakers have given approval to legislation that would mandate the promotion of low-carbon diets, including plant-based diets. The measure was passed through its third and final reading on January 10th. It’s expected to soon be signed into law by President Tsai Ing-wen. Among other items the proposal states that the Council of Agriculture must …
Jan 13
Acclaimed vegan fast food brand Slutty Vegan will soon be opening a new location, their first in Washington D.C. Slutty Vegan, known for their indulgent vegan fast food items and their unique branding, will soon open their first location outside of Georgia, Alabama and New York. “When one door closes, CLOSE on a property”, said …
Jan 11
7-Eleven Canada has announced the launch of the chain’s first-ever vegan breakfast sandwich which includes vegan cheese, sausage and egg. The new sandwich is part of 7-Eleven’s Healthy To-Go campaign and features Violife Cheddar Style Slices, JUST Egg Folds and Impossible Sausage on a toasted Enblish muffin. “Partnering with 7-Eleven Canada and other delicious plant-based …
Jan 09
A court in Switzerland has ruled that plant-based meat labels such as vegan chicken or veggie burgers are not deceptive or misleading to consumers and can continue to be used. In 2021 Zurich Cantonal Laboratory, which oversees food and water safety in the city of Zurich, released a mandate against the vegan company Planted Foods …
Jan 09
A new study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association has found that climate impact labels – labels pointing out the environmental impact of certain foods – is effective in reducing the consumption of red meat. “There is increasing interest in strategies to encourage more environmentally sustainable food choices in US restaurants through …
Jan 08
A new randomized clinical trial examining weight loss and cardiovascular disease risk factors among African American adults found that “there were no differences between the groups, and the magnitude of changes overall was small.” As noted by the study, “more African American individuals die from cardiovascular disease (CVD) than any other chronic disease condition.” Despite …
Jan 07
Several new plant-based menu items crafted by Dr. Praeger’s is now being offered at certain AMC Theatre locations. AMC Theatres in the Northeast have begun carrying three new menu items made with Dr. Praeger’s chicken and burgers, with a plan for a nationwide launch in the near future. The new “hand-crafted, plant protein-loaded” menu features …
