Welcome to the New Plant Based News Weekly News Update.
Whether you're interested in health, the environment, or video interviews with the biggest names in the vegan world, you will definitely find something to entertain or inspire you. Below are a list of the articles published in the last week!
🌱 Debate Sparked By Photo Of Woman Smiling Next To Pig She Had Killed - And Saying She Misses Him
Published on Mar 27, 2018 11:00 amSocial media users argued over whether the picture showed good welfare - or disturbing behavior
🌱 Sales Of Vegan Beauty Products Skyrocket By 38% As Veganism Becomes More Popular
Published on Mar 27, 2018 09:47 amCampaigns like Veganuary have been credited for the growth
🌱 Chris Packham Blasts 'Sickening' Cull As 'Celebrity' Badgers Face Possible Death
Published on Mar 27, 2018 09:17 amThe animals appeared on television earlier this month
🌱 WATCH: PETA Founder Ingrid Newkirk On Euthanasia, SeaWorld And Vegan Activism
Published on Mar 27, 2018 08:31 amPETA is one of the world's leading animal advocacy organizations
🌱 'Historic': Schools In Four Brazilian Cities To Go Plant-Based, Serving 23 Million Vegan Meals A Year
Published on Mar 26, 2018 04:00 pmThe shift is part of a program to 'build a fair world for animals'
🌱 The Vegan Food Pimp: Fighting For A Better World - With Food
Published on Mar 26, 2018 03:32 pmWhat’s in a name? Quite a lot if your chosen moniker happens to be the Vegan Food Pimp...
🌱 'World's First' Vegan International Film Festival To Debut In Canada
Published on Mar 26, 2018 01:15 pmThe event will showcase the best of the vegan film world
🌱 Rapper Drake Urged To End Partnership With Canada Goose After He Confirms He Doesn't Eat Animals
Published on Mar 26, 2018 11:18 amThe musician also hinted he was plant-based in a post on social media
🌱 Vegan Activist James Aspey Says 'Documentary Dominion Is One Of The Most Powerful Ever Created'
Published on Mar 26, 2018 10:40 amHe says it will shine a spotlight on 'how we interact with the animal kingdom '
🌱 'The Future Of Food Is Vegan,' Says Leading Chef
Published on Mar 26, 2018 10:09 amHe believes people are changing their habits
🌱 Swapping Animal Fat For Plant Fat Could Slash Chance Of Dying Early By 25%, Says Study
Published on Mar 26, 2018 09:32 amFats found in olive oil can reduce the risk of premature death, scientists claim
🌱 Vegan Will.I.Am Promises That 'V-Gang' Will Fight 'Dark Forces' Of Food And Drug Corporations
Published on Mar 26, 2018 08:48 amHe said he is conscious that what he buys has an impact on the planet and all living beings
🌱 Rapper Grey and Jane Velez-Mitchell Appear In Plant Based News' First Vlog
Published on Mar 26, 2018 08:00 amA new PBN series will show viewers behind-the-scenes footage
🌱 Dr. Praeger's Releases All-New Range Of Vegan Meats
Published on Mar 26, 2018 03:46 amAll products in the new line include at least 10 grams of protein per serving
🌱 NY Lawmakers Want To Ban Processed Meat In Schools
Published on Mar 24, 2018 06:33 amFour councilmembers introduced the motion 'to protect the health and well-being of New York City's children'
🌱 Acclaimed Physician Neal Barnard Releases Free Plant-Based Nutrition App
Published on Mar 24, 2018 04:21 amBarnard says the app will make doctors the best their patients ever had
🌱 London Shop Dough Society Creates Vegan Baileys Almande Donut
Published on Mar 24, 2018 03:35 amThe donut features a cheesecake filling and Almande glaze
🌱 Meal Kit Company HelloFresh To Offer Vegan Meal Plans
Published on Mar 23, 2018 05:36 pmThe brand wanted to expand its offering
🌱 Mexican State To Serve 925,000 Vegan School Meals In A Year
Published on Mar 23, 2018 04:19 pmThe program will launch next month
🌱 Acclaimed Animal Film 'The Last Pig' To Be Screened In London
Published on Mar 23, 2018 03:42 pmMusician Moby described the film as 'startling and beautiful'
🌱 Vegan Make-Up Boss Kat Von D To Release Special 10th Anniversary Collection
Published on Mar 23, 2018 01:24 pmThe star has been dropping hints about the new pieces
🌱 Lewis Hamilton Shares Animal Rights Video And Says 'Go Plant-Based'
Published on Mar 23, 2018 11:57 amThe athlete ditched animal products last year
🌱 Retail Giant Lidl Ends Relationship With 'Brutal' Kangaroo Meat Trade
Published on Mar 23, 2018 11:27 amCampaigners are delighted by the news
🌱 Rickey Gervais And Sara Pascoe Among Celebrities Fighting For 'Urgent Action' Over Cheltenham Horse Deaths
Published on Mar 23, 2018 11:08 amSix horses died at this year's Festival
🌱 Retail Giant Sainsbury's Launches Three New Flavors Of Vegan Ice-Cream
Published on Mar 23, 2018 07:53 amThe dessert costs £3.50 per tub
🌱 Kevin Smith Credits Significant Weight Loss To Plant-Based Diet
Published on Mar 23, 2018 07:37 amThe plant-based eater said his previous diet 'was f**king horrible'.
🌱 Plant-Based Athlete Lewis Hamilton Looking For Vegan Chef To Work For Him
Published on Mar 22, 2018 05:31 pmThe star was overwhelmed with responses
🌱 DKNY And Donna Karan Are Latest Fashion Lines To Ditch Fur
Published on Mar 22, 2018 04:46 pmThe brands join a long list of others who are shunning the cruel material
🌱 Free Online Summit To Empower Diabetics Through Plant-Based Diet
Published on Mar 22, 2018 01:31 pmThe event will allow participants to learn from top-ranking plant-based physicians
🌱 Meat Company Launches Vegan Jerky, Calling Animal Agriculture ‘Inefficient’
Published on Mar 22, 2018 09:56 amUrbani Foods' CEO says the aim is to 'slowly reduce our dependence on meat'
🌱 Major Catering Company Serving UK Hospitals Launches Vegan Dishes
Published on Mar 22, 2018 09:50 amThe company serves around 100 hospitals in the country
🌱 The Vegan Muslim Initiative: Opening Minds And Changing The World
Published on Mar 22, 2018 08:44 amPBN speaks to two vegans who are empowering vegans across the globe
🌱 Famed Plant-Based Chef Brings Vegan Convenience Store To California
Published on Mar 22, 2018 08:43 amThe new shop will be just steps away from Venice Beach
🌱 Fleet Of Vegan Foodtrucks Coming To India To 'Save Lives'
Published on Mar 22, 2018 07:33 amThe company aims to offer healthy, affordable dishes for everyone
🌱 Starbucks Plans to Meet Growing Demand For Vegan Food Options
Published on Mar 22, 2018 06:48 amThe company received a petition with over 30,000 signatures
🌱 BREAKING: New Vegan Documentary 'Dominion' To Feature Joaquin Phoenix And Rooney Mara
Published on Mar 22, 2018 03:27 amThe team has also expanded to include 'Earthlings' director Shaun Monson
🌱 Cruelty-Free Store Superdrug Opens Vegan Only Outlet To Meet Demand
Published on Mar 21, 2018 05:08 pmThe shop relaunched its revamped vegan own-brand make-up line last year
🌱 Fast Food Giant McDonald's Reveals Ambitious Plans To Slash Emissions By 36%
Published on Mar 21, 2018 04:31 pmThe chain is heavily reliant on products with a heavy carbon footprint - like beef
🌱 WATCH: Leading Physician Breaks Down Describing 'The Power Of Plant-Based Eating'
Published on Mar 21, 2018 03:34 pmDr. Milton Mills gives a powerful account of working together with his patients
🌱 Vegan Meat Alternative 'Pulled Oats' Keeps Selling Out At Supermarkets
Published on Mar 21, 2018 02:31 pmAccording to one news outlet, the product has the 'fall-off-the-bone feel of real shredded meat'
🌱 Boxer Mike Rashid Says: 'I'm Vegan As F*ck'
Published on Mar 21, 2018 01:16 pmThe athlete talked about his journey to plant-based eating
🌱 United Airlines Suspends 'Animal Shipments' After Dog Dies In Overhead Cabin
Published on Mar 21, 2018 12:08 pmThere has been a recent spate of animal deaths in transit across airlines
🌱 Plant-Based Beyond Burger Hits 11 Million Sales In 11,000 Outlets Across The States
Published on Mar 21, 2018 11:26 amThe high-tech patty is becoming increasingly mainstream
🌱 UK's Largest Egg Producer Commits To Going Cage-Free By 2025 After Expose
Published on Mar 21, 2018 11:03 amThe company has also been the target of a campaign by The Humane League UK
🌱 San Francisco Becomes First Major City To Ban Sale Of Fur
Published on Mar 21, 2018 10:39 amCity Board Members say the ordinance will 'usher in new political movement for animals'
🌱 Morrisons Is Latest UK Supermarket To Commit To Vegan Labeling
Published on Mar 20, 2018 05:06 pmThe pledge follows a petition signed by more than 10,000 people
🌱 Zac Efron: 'I've Been Eating Vegan And It's Great'
Published on Mar 20, 2018 04:20 pmThe star feels healthy on his new diet
🌱 New Vegan Ready Meal Range Launches In UK Stores
Published on Mar 20, 2018 03:57 pmDishes include Creamy Mac and Shroomy Risotto
🌱 Sudan, The World's Last Male Northern White Rhino, Dies
Published on Mar 20, 2018 01:56 pmSudan was described as a 'gentle giant'
🌱 Major University To Stop Investing In Fossil Fuels In Sustainability Drive
Published on Mar 20, 2018 01:40 pmIt will stop the investment by 2021
🌱 Plant-Based Health Professional Launches Online Vegan Hub
Published on Mar 20, 2018 01:23 pmThe hub offers a wealth of nutritional information
