Plant-Based News

More than13 million American households now face food insecurity, made worse by the current rising food prices, and living in so-called food deserts, where access to nutritious fresh produce is scarce. Today President Biden unveiled a plan to end hunger in the US by the end of the decade, and called on a partnership of private and public sectors to spend billions and commit to fixing the broken fo

Hungry for plant-based foods, American diners are searching for the best plant-based options at every corner, and a new report has unveiled which cities offer the most sustainable, healthy plant-based options. Among the 100 biggest cities in the United States, Scottsdale, Arizona is the highest ranking U.S. city f...

Freya Cox proved that vegan baking can more than measure up to traditional methods during the 12th season of The Great British Baking Show. Joining the cast as one of the youngest contestants, the now 20-year-old baker showed that vegan baking deserves a spot in the rigorous competition. Despite only eating ...

As climate change continues to become an even bigger cause for concern among savvy consumers who are linking their purchase choices at the store to contributions of CO2 and other greenhouse gases, the meat and dairy industries are finding themselves in the line of fire, since animal agriculture accounts for about one-third of all greenhouse gases produced by food production. That ...

When asked why vegetarians avoid meat, the most common reason given is for their health, according to a study from UC Davis. New research suggests that they are onto something. A study out of the University of Birmingham found that eating more plant-based, especially lentils, beans, and legumes, shifts the gut microbiome to be healthier and sets you up for a cascade of positive health effects, as

This October, Paramore's long-awaited return to the stage kicks off in Bakersfield, California, but this tour ushers in more than just a new album release. The rock band announced that it has partnered with vegan charity Support + Feed to donate a portion of ticket sales to help address food insecurity and the climate crisis. The American rock band ...

If you're like most Americans, you love foods that are high in fat and just the whiff of french fries or Cinnabon makes you crave the taste of fatty foods like fries, donuts, or other fat-filled snack. That's because your gut is speaking to your brain, not the other way around, according to a new study from Columbia University researchers. They fou...

John Mackey, the longstanding CEO and co-founder of Whole Foods Market, has officially stepped down from his position at the grocery giant this month. Mackey helped build Whole Foods into a multinational enterprise for more than 40 years, and now, the former executive is setting his sights on a more sustainable venture. Called Health...

About 65 percent of Americans ate vegan meat last year, and consumers across the United States are hungry for more. Entering into the already competitive market, San Francisco-based brand Nowadays has recruited a fast-food chain veteran to help develop its new crispy "whole-cut" cutlets and tenders. For...

About 23 percent of 18-to-25-year-olds follow a vegan or vegetarian diet, but still, most universities offer few plant-based food options, making it difficult for college-aged students to make sustainable, healthy choices. Now, food service giant Sodexo, which serves approximately 380 North American universities, announced that it is adapting its food selection, starting with Liberty University in