Cameron Alvar is a freelance writer and retail professional who enjoys eating healthy and researching the latest news on health & nutrition.
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Millions of Minks to be Killed, as Officials Say They Pose COVID Risk to Humans
Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has announced that the mink population on Danish farms needs to be "culled" or euthanized because the animals have tested positive for COVID-19 and the disease can mutate and then spread from minks to humans. Thi...
London’s First Vegan Butcher Shop Sells Out on Opening Day
Rudy’s Vegan Butcher in London opened its doors on World Vegan Day, this past Sunday, November 1st. On its first day of business, the butcher sold out of product after 100 online orders were placed in just 10 minutes. It had a long line of excited customers waiting to place their order in the brick-and-mortar shop and the first 200 customers to visit got a half-pound of free vegan bacon each.
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Bodega Fridges Full of Vegan Favorites Launch in NYC Neighborhoods
Fridges brimming with vegan products will now be available inside of three 24-hour bodegas in New York City neighborhoods where plant-based foods are difficult to find. A company by the name of Plantega is launching these fridges in Bushwick, Cypress Hills, and in a neighborhood in The Bronx. The...
Beyonce Gives $10,000 Grant to Black-Owned Vegan Tennessee Bakery
Vegan Tennessee bakery The Pink Bakery recently received a $10,000 grant from Beyonce's BeyGood Black-Owned Small Business Impact Fund, created by the star's nonprofit in partnership with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)...
How to Get Your Protein from Plant-Based Foods: 4 Days of Easy Meals
The first question people ask when you tell them you are vegan or eat a plant-based diet is ‘Where do you get your protein?’ The average American diet has led most of us to believe that we have to eat meat to get enough protein in our diet, but that is simply not the case. Many plant-based foo...
Beyond Meat Partners With Golden Krust to Launch Vegan Jamaican “Beef” Patties
Vegan Jamaican patties are finally here from Caribbean fast-casual restaurant Golden Krust, which has partnered with Beyond Meat to bring vegan turnovers to 1,000 retailers across the East Coast.
The patties are currently available at 1,000 retailers across the East Coast with larger retail distribution expected in the coming months. The new patti...
The EU Votes to Allow Vegan Meats to Be Called “Burgers” and “Sausages”
The meat and dairy industry continues to fight against plant-based companies using terms such as burgers, milk, or sausage on product labels in both the U.S. and U.K. Now, the U.K. members of the European Union Parliament have rejected an amendment that would ban terms such as “burgers” and “sausages” on products that don't contain meat.
EU Rejects Amendment 165
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IKEA Is Buying Back Used Furniture to Reduce Waste, In 27 Countries
IKEA has always been ahead of the curve, which is one reason everyone loves their modern designs and their famous Swedish meatballs–now offered in a delicious vegan version–and they are at it again. The furniture giant is buying back used furniture in 27 countries, including the UK and Canada (but sadly not in the US), in order to reduce waste and become a more sustainable consumer company.
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Pizza Hut Add Vegan Wings and Sauces to the Menu in Australia
Pizza Hut is adding vegan wings and dipping sauces to menus in locations across Australia. The wheat-based wings resemble the shape of nuggets and come with your choice of five dipping sauces: Chipotle, Buffalo, Smoky BBQ, Hickory & Brown Sugar, and Hot Chili.
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Jack in the Box Adds First Plant-Based Chicken Sandwich to Menu
Fast-food chain Jack in the Box may soon be launching its first meatless option nationwide, the Unchicken Sandwich, which is currently being tested at locations in Reno Nevada, Salinas, California, and Monterey, California.
The sandwich is made with a meatless patty from the Tyson-owned brand, Raised & Rooted. Jack in the Box c...