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Vegan Egg Company Receives $1 Million in Funding
Founders Fund chose to back Hampton Creek Foods as its first culinary startup investment.
Founders Fund chose to back Hampton Creek Foods as its first culinary startup investment.
A Fitness and Food Venture Takes to Indiegogo
Fresh, a Florida business focused on healthy living, is raising funds with an online campaign on Indiegogo.
Fresh, a Florida business focused on healthy living, is raising funds with an online campaign on Indiegogo.
Everything You Need to Know About Juicing
From health benefits to how you make it, we’ve got the basics of this white-hot health trend to get you started on your juice journey.
From health benefits to how you make it, we’ve got the basics of this white-hot health trend to get you started on your juice journey.
Vegan Baker Uses Kickstarter to Launch Business
Houston’s Pleasantly Plump Vegan Baked Goods hopes to build a custom website, buy new equipment, and get vegan certified.
Houston’s Pleasantly Plump Vegan Baked Goods hopes to build a custom website, buy new equipment, and get vegan certified.
Vegan Ice Cream Hitting New York City Streets
Big Apple favorite Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream is now serving up cruelty-free ice cream.
Big Apple favorite Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream is now serving up cruelty-free ice cream.
Starbucks Rolls Out Veg Salad On its Spring Menu
The coffeehouse giant introduces a meatless vegetable and brown rice salad bowl.
The coffeehouse giant introduces a meatless vegetable and brown rice salad bowl.
Tennessee Ag-Gag Bill Killed by State Governor
Tennessee’s Governor Bill Haslam has vetoed the state’s proposed ag-gag legislation.
Tennessee’s Governor Bill Haslam has vetoed the state’s proposed ag-gag legislation.
May 11: Consumer Campaign for World Fair Trade Day
The World Fair Trade Organization will mark its second annual World Fair Trade Day with festivities and educational outreach.
The World Fair Trade Organization will mark its second annual World Fair Trade Day with festivities and educational outreach.
Vegan Photographer Vanessa K. Rees Wins Blog Award
The photographer takes home a prestigious Saveur magazine Best Food Blog Award.
The photographer takes home a prestigious Saveur magazine Best Food Blog Award.
NYT Writer Mark Bittman Cooks Vegan on Today Show
The food columnist talks about his new book VB6 and whips up easy plant-based dishes.
The food columnist talks about his new book VB6 and whips up easy plant-based dishes.
New Casual Vegan Eatery Opens in Jacksonville, FL
River City residents can enjoy cruelty-free fare at the new vegan restaurant Dig Foods.
River City residents can enjoy cruelty-free fare at the new vegan restaurant Dig Foods.
Wired Discusses Public Health Dangers of Ag-Gag
The magazine reports on the consequences of silencing journalists and making undercover investigations illegal.
The magazine reports on the consequences of silencing journalists and making undercover investigations illegal.
Vancouver to Get New Vegan Fine Dining Restaurant
Graze will open in British Columbia’s largest city later this month.
Graze will open in British Columbia’s largest city later this month.
USA Today: Ethical Clothes Fashion’s Biggest Trend
The news outlet discusses the rising popularity of sustainable vegan clothing and shoe lines.
The news outlet discusses the rising popularity of sustainable vegan clothing and shoe lines.
All-Inclusive Vegan Website Will Launch May 1st
Bleat will serve as a vegan social media hub, directory, marketplace, and information resource site.
Bleat will serve as a vegan social media hub, directory, marketplace, and information resource site.
Famous Las Vegas Chef Talks Vegan in LA Weekly
The former executive chef of Wazuzu in Las Vegas’s Encore hotel offers advice on meat-free cooking.
The former executive chef of Wazuzu in Las Vegas’s Encore hotel offers advice on meat-free cooking.
Orange County Gets its First All-Vegan Pizzeria
Vegan Pizza is the county’s first meat and dairy-free pizzeria.
Vegan Pizza is the county’s first meat and dairy-free pizzeria.
The NY Times Spotlights Current Juicing Trend
Profiling several juice bar entrepreneurs, the newspaper says juice may just be the new coffee.
Profiling several juice bar entrepreneurs, the newspaper says juice may just be the new coffee.
Businessweek Spotlights Wayne Pacelle of HSUS
The Humane Society of the United States CEO talks about factory farms and ag-gag bills.
The Humane Society of the United States CEO talks about factory farms and ag-gag bills.
Native Foods Café Announces Major Expansion Plan
The plant-based eatery aims to open 200 locations in the next five years.
The plant-based eatery aims to open 200 locations in the next five years.
Nearly Half a Million Pounds of Meat Recalled
Meat from a Baton Rouge producer has been recalled for possibly containing deadly bacteria.
Meat from a Baton Rouge producer has been recalled for possibly containing deadly bacteria.
Our Hen House Podcast Recognized by Webby Awards
The animal-welfare organization’s weekly podcast has been selected as an official honoree.
The animal-welfare organization’s weekly podcast has been selected as an official honoree.
Carl Palmer of the British Band Asia Goes Vegan
The drummer went plant-based after battling an E. coli infection.
The drummer went plant-based after battling an E. coli infection.
Chipotle Expands Market for Vegan Sofritas Option
The fast food chain has added the meat-free filling to all Northern California locations.
The fast food chain has added the meat-free filling to all Northern California locations.
Brooklyn’s Third Annual All-Vegan Spring Pop Up
Pine Box Rock Shop will host the third annual cruelty-free market on April 13th.
Pine Box Rock Shop will host the third annual cruelty-free market on April 13th.
Actor Ryan Gosling Says No to Dehorning Dairy Cows
The Hollywood star pens a letter demanding the milk industry stop the inhumane practice.
The Hollywood star pens a letter demanding the milk industry stop the inhumane practice.
New Vegan Footwear Launches Kickstarter Campaign
A high-end shoe designer hopes to get her cruelty-free business up and running soon.
A high-end shoe designer hopes to get her cruelty-free business up and running soon.
All-Vegan Grocery Opens Third Location in Germany
Veganz, a German cruelty-free market, is spreading like wildfire.
Veganz, a German cruelty-free market, is spreading like wildfire.
Boston, MA Gets a New All-Vegetarian Taco Truck
Beantown’s Taco Party food truck will offer more than just beans on their meat-free menu.
Beantown’s Taco Party food truck will offer more than just beans on their meat-free menu.
Ballet Austin Features Piece About a Vegan Society
Cult of Color: Call to Color stars eccentric characters exploring themes of good and evil.
Cult of Color: Call to Color stars eccentric characters exploring themes of good and evil.
Zagat Spotlights Eight Vegan Junk Food Joints
The food site names the nation’s top places to enjoy some major nosh.
The food site names the nation’s top places to enjoy some major nosh.
Study: Skim Milk Does Not Combat Childhood Obesity
A new study reveals that drinking skim milk may not help children maintain healthy weights.
A new study reveals that drinking skim milk may not help children maintain healthy weights.
Beyond Eggs Gets Approving Nod From Tech Site
Motherboard’s feature on the egg replacer is one more example of Silicon Valley’s high hopes for plant-based food.
Motherboard’s feature on the egg replacer is one more example of Silicon Valley’s high hopes for plant-based food.
Vegan Breakfast Featured on CBS 2 NY Morning Show
Julianne Hall of Blossom Du Jour whipped up soy bacon and hotcakes on CBS 2’s 2 In The Kitchen segment.
Julianne Hall of Blossom Du Jour whipped up soy bacon and hotcakes on CBS 2’s 2 In The Kitchen segment.
Peacefood Cafe Opens a Second Location in NYC
Vegans in The Big Apple can enjoy more meatless fare near Union Square.
Vegans in The Big Apple can enjoy more meatless fare near Union Square.
Horsemeat Scandal Creates More Veg Consumers
UK supermarkets are seeing veg options fly off the shelves as people seek alternatives to meat.
UK supermarkets are seeing veg options fly off the shelves as people seek alternatives to meat.
Major Food Suppliers Practice Poor Animal Welfare
Walmart, Nestlé, and Starbucks have not incorporated animal welfare standards into their business agendas.
Walmart, Nestlé, and Starbucks have not incorporated animal welfare standards into their business agendas.
New Study Reveals Mislabeling in Fish Industry
An ocean-protection group finds that mislabeling is rampant in the fish industry.
An ocean-protection group finds that mislabeling is rampant in the fish industry.
New Vegetarian Café Opens its Doors in Orange, CA
Residents of the southern California town enjoy meatless fare from the new Mead’s Green Door Cafe.
Residents of the southern California town enjoy meatless fare from the new Mead’s Green Door Cafe.
Raw Chef to Emcee Third Annual NYC Veg Festival
Raw food vegan and motivational speaker Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram will emcee NYC’s Vegetarian Food Festival.
Raw food vegan and motivational speaker Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram will emcee NYC’s Vegetarian Food Festival.
UN Study Details Environmental Need for Less Meat
A new study by the UN calls for a reduction in US and European meat consumption to curb environmental damage.
A new study by the UN calls for a reduction in US and European meat consumption to curb environmental damage.
Staples Center to Offer Veg Menus for Morrissey
The Staples Center will create meat-free menus for Morrissey fans during his upcoming show.
The Staples Center will create meat-free menus for Morrissey fans during his upcoming show.
Vegan Diet Leads to Weight Loss for Boy George
Boy George posts pictures of a much slimmer and healthier self.
Boy George posts pictures of a much slimmer and healthier self.
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