According to reports, even the global market could reach $60 billion by 2030 Sales of plant-based milks are soaring around the world, driven by a number of factors including increasing awareness of the environmental impact of dairy farming, the rise of veganism and flexitarianism, and the development of new and innovative plant-based milk products. According to a new study by the University of Hohenheim, sales of plant-based milks in Europe surged by 49% between 2020 and 2022. Germany led the way, with sales up 62% over the two-year period. France, Spain, and Italy were more skeptical, with sa ..read more

The vegan cheese brand beat dairy products to receive three Golds and a Trophy award spanning multiple categories. GreenVie Foods, a Cyprus-based vegan cheese brand, has won four awards at the prestigious International Cheese and Dairy Awards (ICDAs) for both conventional dairy products and other vegan products. The brand was named a Trophy winner for the ‘Best Cheese in Processed Cheese Section,’. It won three Golds in the following categories:   Best Vegan Feta (Greek Style) Best Vegan Cheese Slices (Cheddar Flavor Slices) Best Vegan Cheese for Pizza (Mozzarella Style Block) The ..read more

Sales for the vegan meat alternative brand declines due to the cost-of-living crisis, negative press, and increased competition. Beyond Meat, the leading plant-based meat company has reported a 30.5% drop in net revenue in the second quarter of 2023. The company also lowered its full-year revenue forecast, citing “greater-than-expected consumer and category headwinds.” The decline in sales According to reports, the decline in sales was driven by a number of factors, including: The cost-of-living crisis, which has led consumers to cut back on discretionary spending. The perceived unhealthiness ..read more

Tobey Maguire often speaks about veganism and animal issues. Tobey Maguire, the actor best known for playing Spider-Man in the Sam Raimi trilogy, is a vegan. He has been a vegetarian since 1992 and became a vegan in 2009. A lifelong commitment to animal rights Maguire’s decision to go vegan was motivated by his love for animals and his concern for the environment. He has spoken about his decision in several interviews, saying that he could no longer justify eating meat when he knew how animals were treated in factory farms. “It’s never really been that hard for me,” Maguire said in a 2008 inte ..read more

The number of open jobs advertised in the plant-based industry increased by almost a third from April to July 2023, GlobalData reported. The plant-based food industry is booming, and this is reflected in the number of job openings in the sector. According to data from GlobalData, the number of open jobs advertised in the plant-based industry increased by almost a third from April to July 2023. This suggests that corporate interest in plant-based positions is on the upswing, despite recent trends and media reports suggesting the industry’s decline. Corporate Interest in Plant-Based Foods Remain ..read more

Tyson Foods has shut down four chicken plants. Other meat giants such as JBS and Cargill have shut down facilities as well.  Tyson Foods is closing four chicken factories due to declining demand The closures of the world’s second-largest producer of beef, pork, and chicken will affect plants in Arkansas, Indiana, and Missouri. The move is a result of falling company profits in recent months due to a number of factors, including rising prices, concerns about animal welfare, and the growing popularity of plant-based alternatives. As per Reuters, Tyson shutting down four of its facilities ac ..read more

Plant-based Whopper now accounts for 20% of all Whoppers sold in Germany. Burger King Germany’s plant-based Whopper is proving to be a hit with customers, with sales now accounting for one in five Whoppers sold in the country. The success of the plant-based Whopper is a sign of the growing trend toward plant-based eating in Germany. According to a recent survey, 10% of Germans now identify as vegan or vegetarian, and a further 30% say they are reducing their meat intake. Burger King’s decision to offer a plant-based version of its signature Whopper is a major step towards catering to this grow ..read more

The sea surface temperatures have reached an average of 20.96C – beating the earlier highest of 20.95C recorded in 2016. Scientists warn that sharks may become more aggressive as a result of the world’s oceans warming at an alarming rate. According to Copernicus, the EU’s weather service, the sea surface temperatures have reached an average of 20.96C –  beating the previous highest of 20.95C recorded in 2016. The broken temperature record follows a series of marine heatwaves this year including in the UK, the North Atlantic, the Mediterranean, and the Gulf of Mexico. Scientists were alrea ..read more

Kourtney and her husband Travis Baker actively promote themselves as vegans. Kourtney Kardashian has been criticized over one of her latest posts on Instagram, where she poses in a very racy blue ensemble. While many fans attacked her for her dressing style, which seems to have changed a lot after she got involved and married Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker, others were upset with the fabric used in her barely-there $9,000 LaQuan Smith outfit. The expectant mother of three wore a cobalt blue mini skirt with an exposed zip at the back, teamed with a very cropped and long-sleeved jacket with fur ..read more

“The question is, when will Ralph Lauren embrace its own definition of true luxury and drop cashmere.”  Ralph Lauren has been urged to ditch cashmere from its designs. Animal rights charity PETA called on the luxury fashion brand to stop the use of the fine, soft wool, obtained originally from the Kashmir goat. At Ralph Lauren’s annual meeting, PETA, a shareholder said: “Ralph Lauren Corporation pledges to offer timeless designs created through responsible sourcing. “The company believes that true luxury encompasses how a product was made. Based on the findings of PETA Asia’s recent inves ..read more