Oct 10

Largest Food Service Provider in U.S. to Increase Plant-Based Offerings at Colleges

Aramark, which is the largest U.S.-based foodservice provider, announced today in a press release that by 2025 they will drastically increase the plant-based options available at over 250 colleges and universities.

According to Aramark, 44% of its residential dining menu offerings at more than 250 colleges and universities will be plant-based by 2025, a considerable increase from the current situation.

According to the press release, Aramark and the Humane Society of the United States have collaborated on plant-based initiatives for almost fifteen years, working together to benefit animals, people and the planet. This new announcement marks a milestone in their longstanding partnership. This effort is an example of Aramark’s progress on its climate change commitments, including its announcement that it would drastically reduce the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the food it serves in the U.S. by 25% by 2030.

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Oct 09

The Vegan Herald’s Weekly Vegan Podcast – Episode 5

Below is episode 5 of The Vegan Herald’s Weekly Vegan Podcast, airing every Sunday at 10am PT. Future episodes can be found by clicking here.

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Oct 07

Study: Non-Animal Teaching Methods Are as Effective as Animal Dissection, Possibly More So

According to a new study published in the peer-reviewed journal The American Biology Teacher, non-animal teacher methods are at least as effective as animal dissections and may be more effective.

As noted by the study’s abstract, animal dissection is practiced to varying degrees around the world and is particularly prevalent in North America throughout all levels of education. However, “a growing number of studies suggest that non-animal teaching methods (NAMs) (e.g., virtual anatomy tools and three-dimensional models) are better for achieving learning goals compared to dissection.”

With this in mind, researchers for this new study “conducted a systematic review of studies published between 2005 and 2020 that evaluated the pedagogical value of NAMs versus animal dissection.” Their results from 20 published studies “show that in 95% of the studies (19/20) students at all education levels (secondary, postsecondary, and medical school) performed at least as well—and in most of those studies better (14/19)—when they used NAMs compared to animal dissection.”

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Oct 06

Report: Global Vegan Leather Market to Reach $66.84 Billion by 2030

The market for vegan synthetic leather is expected to grow substantially in the coming years, according to a new report.

The global synthetic leather market size is expected to reach $66.84 billion by 2030, states a new report. It is expected to expand at a CAGR of 8.0% from 2022 to 2030.

“The expanding product application scope in footwear has been a major factor driving the market”, states the report. “Furthermore, the increased significance of animal rights and growing awareness regarding that, as laid forth by various groups, and strict legislation prohibiting the use of real leather are driving the demand for synthetic leather.”

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Oct 05

New All-Vegan Food Booth Coming to Disney’s Epcot This Holiday Season

Disney’s Epcot Theme Park will soon be launching an entirely plant-based food booth located at their port of entry.

The Walt Disney World Resort, which includes Epcot, has gained some praise in recent years for their increasing plant-based food options at their theme parks and resorts. Disney is now taking the logical next step and beginning to open entire locations within their theme parks that are vegan, starting this holiday with Epcot’s new Nochebuena Cocina.

Although the full menu for this restaurant has yet to be released, a few items have been confirmed:

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Oct 04

Study: Shifting to Plant-Based Diet Important for Colorectal Cancer Prevention

Results of a new study “support recommendations that shifting to a healthy plant-based dietary pattern is important for the prevention of colorectal cancer”.

“Plant-based diets are associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancer, but the risk might differ by the quality of plant-based diets”, states the study, published in the journal Food & Function. “This study aimed to investigate the association between different types of plant-based dietary patterns and colorectal cancer risk in the Chinese population.”

Researchers conducted a case-control study with 2799 eligible colorectal cancer cases and 2799 sex- and age-matched controls in Guangzhou, China. “A validated food frequency questionnaire was used to collect dietary data, from which we derived plant-based diet indices, including the plant-based diet index (PDI), the healthy PDI (hPDI), and the unhealthy PDI (uPDI).”

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Oct 04

Morningstar Farms Launches Vegan Chik’n and Eggo Waffle Sandwich

Morningstar Farms has announced a new Chik’n and Eggo Liege Style Waffle Sandwich.

The Chik’n and Eggo Liege Style Waffle Sandwich is entirely vegan and is debuting at select retailers across the United States. Interestingly, the product marks the first time any Eggo product has been available with plant-based ingredients.

“Start your day plant-based with Incogmeato Chik’n and Eggo Liège Style Waffle Sandwiches, a delicious meat-free breakfast option made with Eggo Liège-Style vegan waffles and a savory plant-based chik’n patty”, says Morningstar’s website. “This portable breakfast sandwich is a quick and convenient way to start your morning with 100% plant protein”, promising that “These tasty breakfast sandwiches are sure to delight vegans, vegetarians, and meat-lovers alike.”

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Oct 04

New Study Finds Plant-Based Diets May Have a Protective Role in Skin Disease, Including Acne and Psoriasis

According to a new study published in the journal Clinics in Dermatology, increasing plant-based foods and eliminating animal products may have strong benefits to our skin.

The admittedly limited study, which was also published by the U.S. Library of Medicine, gives us a potential look into the benefits plant-based diets can have on the skin and in fighting skin disease.

“Plant-based diets and veganism are receiving increased attention for many reasons”, states the study’s abstract. “Leading international nutrition organizations have determined that a well-planned and balanced plant-based diet is protective against such chronic diseases as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.”
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