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Hi Fly becomes the first airline to ditch single-use plastics on flights
We all know how unsustainable single-use plastic is, yet, for the most part avoiding it is impossible In an extraordinary step towards helping the environment, Portuguese airline Hi Fly has announced that it will eliminate all single-use plastic, across all of its flights. In December 2018, the company launched a plastic-free trial on…
Read MoreCan your diet make you happier?
It’s here – Blue Monday, the date that has been dubbed as the most miserable day in Britain It’s thought that today is the one day when Brits are more down in the dumps than any other day all year round. Blue Monday has existed for a number of years now, but it’s more…
Read MoreHarvester extends vegan menu
Nationwide chain Harvester have launched an extensive three-course vegan menu The family-friendly restaurant now have five vegan mains and four desserts, accompanied by a range of extra options on the main menu, as well as their unlimited salad bar. It’s the first time a major national restaurant brand of Harvester’s kind (casual…
Read MoreM&S wins first-ever Vegan-Friendly High Street Retailer Award
PETA honours Marks & Spencer’s for its expansive vegan ranges Not only has Marks & Spencer met the rising consumer demand for vegan and eco-friendly products, but it has also come headway’s with its new ‘vegan’ logo, making all of their vegan products easily identifiable for customers. In light of this, Marks &…
Read MoreHopefield Animal Sanctuary to reopen with vegan café
They’ve already done so much for animals in need, and now, Hopefield has announced that their tearoom will reopen in March with a one hundred per cent vegan menu Since the sanctuary’s opening in 1983, Hopefield has rescued vast numbers of horses and farm animals, and over the years, the kinds of animals they…
Read MoreScottish start-up dares you to taste better
A new range of plant-based meat alternatives has been released – and the founders are certain that the products taste better than the real thing Glasgow-based DARING Foods say they’ve found the secret recipe to show the world that we don’t need animals for food. DARING’s new range of beef, chicken and…
Read MoreBen & Jerry’s limited-edition vegan menu made permanent
Back in November 2018 for World Vegan Month, Ben & Jerry’s announced the exciting news that they would be launching an exclusive four-piece vegan menu at its Scoop Shop in Soho, London This month, after the limited-edition menu’s huge success, and in honour of Veganuary, Ben & Jerry’s have announced that their vegan menu…
Read MoreMcDonald’s launch their first ever meat and dairy-free Happy Meal
Fast-food chain McDonald’s, have finally launched a vegan-friendly Happy Meal, as well as a new Spicy Veggie Wrap The two additions are in response to the growing customer trend for more meat-free meal choices. In fact, a study found that 33 per cent of McDonald’s UK customers said that it’s important to them…
Read MoreRecord-breaking numbers sign up for Veganuary
2019 has arrived, and in light of tradition, people the world over are making New Year’s resolutions In attempt to improve their health and well-being for the year ahead, many people opt for Dry January, but this year, signing up to Veganuary, the pledge to go vegan for a month, is proving to be…
Read MoreMore products added to Sainsbury’s expansive vegan range
Veganuary is almost here, and in preparation, Sainsbury’s have introduced 25 new plant-based products The supermarket, which won Best Supermarket for Vegan food in the Vegan Food UK’s vote, is holding true to its title, with the additions bringing their plant-based range to include over 100 products. It’s Sainsbury’s fourth vegan expansion, since they…
Read MoreTaking on Dry January? The best vegan-friendly drinks to try this month
For many years alcohol-free drinks were few and far between, often the only options available were limited to J2O and Becks Blue. There was perhaps the view that these non-alcoholic drinks were more of a necessity rather than something people actually enjoyed drinking. The token offering to appease a nominated driver that somehow made up…
Read MoreSpare a thought for reindeer this Christmas
For hundreds of years we have celebrated Christmas and there is a certain magic surrounding the end of December. Images of children making a snowman, Christmas trees dressed in gold and red sparkling in a window and, of course, Father Christmas flying through the sky on his sleigh pop to mind. Christmas is a time…
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