Vegan Pitch Competition in the UK Offers Big Investment to Plant-Based Entrepreneurs

Vegan pitch competition Pitch + Plant is offering plant-based entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their startups to a panel of judges for a chance to receive an investment of up to £100K. Pitch + Plant was inspired by the hit Canadian show, Dragon's Den, which allows entrepreneurs across Canada to pitch their ideas to investors. According to Forbes, Pitch + Plant piloted last...

London is Getting a Vegan Fashion Show

London will welcome its first all-vegan fashion show, Bare Fashion, this summer. The event will be organized by Vegan Food & Living in a partnership with show producer John Walters and stylist Rebekah Roy. According to the Bare Fashion website: "Bare Fashion will feature Autumn clothing lines from vegan, sustainable and ethical brands and companies from the UK and beyond. All...

Check Out the Latest Vegan Leather Made from Coconut Water

Synthetic fibrers are becoming more and more popular. We have vegan leather made from pineapple leaves, grape skin, mushroom caps, and more. But who knew that the latest vegan leather would be based on... coconut water! The leather was created through a collaboration between researcher Zuzana Gombošová and product designer Susmith C. Suseelan. The product, which is cruelty-free, sustainable, and eco-friendly,...

Piñatex Pineapple Leather Featured in New Hugo Boss Shoe Line

German luxury fashion house Hugo Boss, often branded as BOSS, is launching a men's footwear line featuring Piñatex pineapple leather. "BOSS Menswear introduces new sneakers that take bold steps forward for responsible design," BOSS wrote on their website. Piñatex is a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to leather, made from pineapple leaves. The fibers are collected from the wastes of the plant...

Cruelty-Free Mother’s Day Gifts

Mother's Day is coming up in Canada, the United States, and several other countries around the world, and it is crucial to show your mother how much she means to you. And what better way to say "I love you" than with a cruelty-free gift? Check out our list of cruelty-free gifts that meet the standards of every amazing mother...

Purple Carrot Receives $4 Million Investment to Expand Plant-Based Meal Delivery Service

There is no doubt that veganism has gone mainstream. With help from celebrities like Beyoncé and Kat Von D, many people are ditching animal products and switching to a plant-based diet. There is yet another celebrity who is also contributing to this growth - Tom Brady, who follows an almost-fully-vegan diet. Back in 2017, Brady and plant-based meal delivery service...

Reality TV Stars Launch Vegan Restaurant in London

Londoners, get ready! Sisters - and reality TV stars - Lucy and Tiffany Watson, from Made in Chelsea, are launching a vegan restaurant in London on May 1st. The restaurant, called Tell Your Friends, is backed by the sisters' father, Clive Watson, who is the owner of The City Pub Group, and will feature a variety of delicious and nutritious...

The Vegan Society Wants More Vegan Food in Welsh Schools and Hospitals

The oldest vegan society in the world, The Vegan Society, wants the Welsh government to add more vegan options to menus in schools, hospitals and other public sector canteens to provide options for the growing plant-based population. They will be launching a petition this summer. According to The Vegan Society spokeswoman, Dominika Piasecka: "By public sector canteens we mean places...

IKEA Features Vegan Food this Earth Day

Our planet is so precious, there is an entire day dedicated to it every year (April 22), called "Earth Day." This year, major Swedish furniture retailer IKEA decided to celebrate by promoting vegan food products. "Celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd with mouth-wateringly healthy recipes made from plant-based ingredients you can grow at home. These recipes will boost your body and...

Japan Finally Ends Test that Poisons Dogs

After three years of protests from animal rights organizations, Japan has finally decided to bid farewell to a deadly pesticide test they would use on dogs. Pesticide tests are extremely toxic to anyone, and sadly, poisoned many dogs in Japan. They were locked up in cages and were forced to eat pesticide-laced food and inhale pesticide fumes until they finally...