Vegan News

Late-night pizza cravings can now be satisfied with vegan versions, as Domino'shas revealed it is testing out a vegan pizza option across the UK. The new vegan pizza, the Vegan Supreme, will be...

In its most recent report, the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warned that aggressively adjusting climate change goals is a necessity, as current greenhouse gas emissions will result...

Unilever is taking a stance on products tested on animals, and consumers will approve. First, Dove—one of the most widely recognized and conveniently available personal care product brands in the...

There’s no denying it: Americans are ditching dairy products. By now, you’ve surely heard that the demand for dairy milk has tanked as consumers switch to vegan drinks such as soy, coconut, and...

In a resounding victory for animals, a federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service was “arbitrary and capricious” in stripping grizzly bears in Yellowstone National Park...

Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 1017 into law last week which will ban the use of commercial driftnets—large-scale fishing nets mainly used to catch swordfish—for three nautical miles off of...

In a bid to provide more sustainable and ‘healthier’ options to customers, flat-pack furniture giant IKEA is launching a vegan ice-cream, as well as plant-based caviar and a veggie hot dog....

September 25, 2018 Update:  After discussions with PETA, Megmilk Snow Brand Co., Ltd., a major food company based in Japan, has agreed to end animal tests used to make dubious health...

If you're the kind of person who'll willingly pay extra for guac and thinks avocado toast is life, four universities are looking for you. Researchers from Loma Linda University, Penn...

After receiving pressure from animal advocates, lawmakers in New Zealand have passed a strong law to protect sheep from abuse. The country just banned mulesing, a painful procedure performed on sheep...

British luxury goods maker Burberry has announced that it will stop the practice of burning unsold goods, with immediate effect.The fashion label also said it would stop using real fur in its...

Launches of new vegan beauty products have increased by 175 percent from July 2013 to June 2018, according to statistics compiled by market research firm Mintel (drawn from its Global...

The fight to ban animal testing recently scored a major victory. California is taking a huge step forward by being the first state to pass a bill that would ban all cosmetic...

The bodies of 87 elephants were recently discovered near the Okavango Delta Wildlife Sanctuary in Botswana. The animals were stripped of their tusks, an obvious sign their deaths were caused by poachers....

Back in the day, those who shunned dairy had limited options when buying plant-based milk in the supermarket, or when ordering a latte at the coffee shop. These days, you’re...

“If you eat a dish with black beans, you’re not getting complete protein. You have to add another kind of bean to get the same kind of protein you’d get...

The last few years have seen thousands of innovative new vegan products appearing on supermarket shelves, and one category that has gone from strength to strength is vegan ice-cream. Large...

It's hard to believe, but this pristine shoreline was until recently considered to be one of Mumbai's dirtiest beaches. Labeled the "world's largest beach clean-up project" by the United Nations,...

Food waste is a major problem the world over, and this European nation has taken legal measures to reduce it.In the United States alone, grocery stores throw away billions of...

Is silk vegan? There’s only one group of living beings who need it to live, and that’s silkworms. But despite numerous animal-free alternatives to silk available today, humans continue to exploit...

Thirty-three former circus lions are feeling the African sun on their backs and grass under their feet after a lifetime of misery and abuse in traveling circuses in Peru and...

The foundation comes in 40 shades and has a peelable wax handle.Lush has developed a vegan foundation stick that doesn’t need to be packaged in plastic, as it is dipped in...

The fashion world was a bit shook last year when Gucci announced they would no longer be using fur. This seemed to start a momentum, with Versace, Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo, and others following...

If you live in London or you’re visiting the city, the vegan options available to you just got better. With an abundance of health shops and vegan-friendly restaurants, the capital...

Vegans might be living a virtuous life of lentils and legumes, but they remain plagued by evangelical Birkenstock-wearing stereotypes. Thankfully, Natalie Portman has dispelled some of the most common misconceptions...

Canada has gotten its first all-vegan vending machine in Whistler, British Columbia. Whistler’s Green Moustache Organic Café is providing healthy, on-the-go foods, including organic and gluten-free options, for the new vending machine, reports...

The Orange is the New Black actress will make history as the first openly gay female superhero. Vegan actress Ruby Rose has been selected to play DC Comics character “Batwoman”—the first openly...

A highly-anticipated vegan documentary will be shown at a trio of screenings starting this month. The End Of Meat, by German filmmaker Marc Pierschel, considers the idea of a post-meat...

Musician Jared Followill confirms he has been vegan for the animals for one year. Member of popular band Kings of Leon—Jared Followill—recently confirmed that he has been vegan since last...

Lidl is following in Asda and Morrisons’ footsteps by selling slightly damaged fruit and veg at a discount. The supermarket will now sell 5kg boxes of imperfect fruit and vegetables...

Compassionate recording artist and musician Moby has hit the headlines again this week with news about his latest plans. He has recently announced on his Instagram account that he will...

Plant-based foods sales grew by 20 percent last year, 10 times faster than all other food categories. Plant-based food sales totaled more than $3.3 billion from June 2017 to June...

The ban will amount to a reduction of more than 175 million straws and 13 million stirrers annually.  Disney has announced it is banning all single-use plastic straws and beverage stirrers, in a...

Frozen supermarket chain Iceland has announced that it will be adding a brand new vegan section in stores from September.  Following the success of the recently released 'No Bull' burger, frozen food...

Award-winning musician Shaffer Chimere Smith (professionally known as “Ne-Yo”) recently credited his plant-based diet to curing his tendonitis. Smith was diagnosed with the illness prior to adopting a plant-based diet—sparked...

Sure, ditching plastic straws is good, but WeWork—the New York–based shared-workspace giant that’s always upping the ante on sustainability responsibility—has begun excluding meat from all of its events’ meals and has...

Move over, dirty fossil fuels—meat and dairy companies are well on their way to becoming the worst polluters on Earth, according to a new study. Researchers from the organizations the Institute...

The food hall will eventually include seven concepts. "We will be announcing each new vendor just before they launch — we want to keep people guessing," Choices president Lori Zito...

Dietary supplements are a contentious topic in the nutrition world, with some dietician arguing that a balanced diet means you don't need to be popping pills, as all of the...

Today, the First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones, has stated that in Wales there will be a ban of the use of wild animals in circuses. The Welsh Government have...

SeaWorld confines animals in tiny, concrete tanks at marine abusement parks across the country. Often housed with incompatible tankmates, dolphins, whales, and other animals at the parks are regularly drugged in...

These days, awareness of plastic waste in our oceans is at an all-time high. All over social media, well-intentioned campaigns are taking aim at things like single-use plastic straws, which have been...

1. ‘Bird Brain’ Is a ComplimentSeveral recent studies have shown that chickens are bright animals, able to solve complex problems, demonstrate self-control, and worry about the future. Chickens are smarter...

Starbucks will eliminate plastic straws from its stores globally by 2020, in a nod to the growing push for businesses to be more environmentally friendly. The Seattle-based company said on...

Poke-marinated watermelon make the perfect summertime buns. Can't decide a juicy burger or a fresh bowl of vegan poke on a hot summer day? Now you don't have to, thanks...

No wonder Canada’s flag has a giant leaf in the middle of it—Canadians are eating vegan like there’s no tomorrow (and giving themselves and animals a lot more tomorrows in...

Up your protein, lower your soy, and as always: go for the greens According to a study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, individuals who follow a vegan diet...

After receiving input from PETA, Brazil has taken a major step in advancing humane biomedical education nationwide. In November 2016, PETA contacted the Brazilian government’s National Council for Control of Animal...

VWe picked out 30 of the most common plastic items that you use in day to day life and compiled a "This for That" list. By the end of the...

The ‘single biggest way’ to reduce your environmental impact is to cut meat and dairy from your diet, according to researchers. A large-scale study analysed almost 40,000 farms, across 119...