Dr. Strange Star Benedict Cumberbatch is Vegan
Surprise! Benedict Cumberbatch (who starred as Dr. Strange in Marvel's Dr. Strange and in the upcoming Avengers: Infinity War movie) revealed that he is vegan in not one, but THREE recent interviews. During an interview with Time Out London, the talented British actor was asked if he would eat anything "gross," such as "egg whites," and he replied, "No, no-...
Green Giant Fresh is Launching Vegan Meal Bowls
US-based leader in fresh produce, Green Giant Fresh, is launching six vegan microwavable bowls made from 100% fresh veggies. Two of the six flavours, Burrito Bowl and "Fried Rice" Bowl, were officially launched in mid-February, debuting the line of vegan bowls - and they were a success! Both bowls contain Cauliflower Crumbles (chopped cauliflower) as the main ingredient. The six flavours...
Vegans Now Have an Alternative for Smoked Salmon
Vegans, rejoice! Meet Odontella, the startup based in Bordeaux, France, who just made vegan smoked salmon a thing. But what's the secret to this successful innovation? Believe it or not, it's microalgae. According to FranceInfo, the microalgae is cultivated near l'Île d'Oléron (Charente-Maritime), located just off the coast of western France. It takes 15 days produce 1 kilo of microalgae, but only...
NYC Vegan Sushi Restaurant Expanding Quickly
Vegan sushi restaurant based in New York City, Beyond Sushi, is expanding quickly, as it will soon be opening its sixth location. On April 23, head on over to 215 Mulberry Street in the hip SoHo district to get a taste of 100% vegan sushi. Beyond Sushi was founded back in 2012 by Chef Guy Vaknin and his wife, Tali....
Cinnaholic Opens Second Florida Location
Every vegan who knows about Cinnaholic has been dying to get a taste of their gourmet vegan cinnamon buns. The only problem: some vegans don't have access to a location. But, vegans in Northeast Florida don't have to stay on that boat any longer now that Cinnaholic has opened their second Florida location in Jacksonville! The location features 17 different...
Los Angeles is Getting a Big Vegan Festival this June
Californians, get ready! A BIG vegan festival is coming to Los Angeles, marking the end of spring! Vegan Playground, organized by Vegan Hard, will feature more than 80 vendors selling vegan food, clothing, drinks and more. There will also be live performances, and most importantly... a PLAYGROUND. Rapper @jallalvii is down for the vegan cause and is joining us at #VeganPlayground!...
Field Roast Adds More Vegan Products to Range
Field Roast already had an expansive range of vegan products. From meat-free artisan sausages to dairy-free cheese slices, there was something for everyone. Now, they've added vegan mayonnaise and butter to their growing range of plant-based products. The two new products, called Chao Mayo and Chao Butter Spread, are considered "New Family Classics." It is described by the company as...
Vegan Häagen-Dazs Bars Launch in the United States
When going vegan, one of the hardest things to give up is ice cream. However, Häagen-Dazs has made the transition to vegan that much easier for Americans by launching their vegan ice cream bars in the United States. The "frozen dessert bars" come in two flavours - Coconut-Caramel Dark Chocolate, as well as Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge. Now, coconut, peanut...
InStyle Becomes First Fashion Magazine to Ban Fur
Major fashion magazine InStyle has decided to go fur-free, meaning that nothing with fur can be featured in their issues. The announcement was made by InStyle's editor-in-chief, Laura Brown, via Instagram on Tuesday. "I want to be clear that InStyle does not photograph fur - nor do we accept advertising from fur brands. How thrilling that the fashion industry is beginning...
John Galliano is the Next Designer to Go Fur-Free
Maison Margiela's creative director, John Galliano, announced that he is going fur-free. He's the latest to join the fur-free fashion team, which currently includes brands like Gucci, Michael Kors, DKNY, and Versace among others, as well as designer Giorgio Armani. The announcement was made during an interview with French Elle, after a meeting with PETA Senior Vice President Dan Matthews. "I was...
