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Jane Goodall Sends COVID-19 Message: Leave Wild Animals Alone

“Our too-close relationship with wild animals in the markets or when we use them for entertainment, has unleashed the terror and misery of new viruses,” the 85-year-old primatologist and animal-rights activist said.

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New Vegan Egg to Replace Chicken Eggs in Baked Goods in 2021

After five years in development, California-startup Clara Foods is getting ready to debut its vegan egg ingredients, which will replace animal-derived eggs in protein drinks, supplements, and, eventually, baked goods.

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Netflix’s Unorthodox Uses Faux Fur Hats to Avoid Harming Animals

The makers of new series—which focuses on a Hasidic young girl’s escape from an unhappy arranged marriage—saved six minks for every hat they used.

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You Can Now Get Wheels of Creamy Vegan Brie Delivered to Your Door

San Francisco-based vegan brand Uncreamery’s cheese wheels are now available through marketplace Vegan Essentials.

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New Instagram Cooking Show Helps You Make Dishes with Vegan JUST Egg

From mushroom carbonara to sweet potato pecan pie, JUST chefs are helping viewers use JUST Egg in versatile ways while cooking at home.

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Social Entrepreneurs Launch $1 Million Grant Program to Promote Plant-Based Foods

The Eat the Change grant program is looking to support national and community-based nonprofits that are actively working to create a more planet-friendly food system.

Home + Lifestyle

VegNews Readers’ Top 10 Picks for Netflix Binge-Watching During Quarantine

From romantic comedies to reality shows, here are the must-watch shows your fellow veg-heads are currently obsessed with.

by Nicole Axworthy

Health + Wellness

How to Have the Best Vegan Staycation (When You’re Forced to Stay at Home)

From browsing virtual museums to cooking indulgent vegan dinners, make the most of your time at home by focusing on your physical and mental wellbeing, staycation style.

by Nicole Axworthy

Food + Recipes

The 10 Best Vegan-Tested Comfort Food Recipes for Difficult Times

Two things are clear: chocolate and cheese comprise the ultimate vegan comforts.

by Tanya Flink

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Carole Baskin Slams Tiger King for Downplaying the Cruelty of Exploiting Big Cats for Entertainment

“When the directors of the Netflix documentary Tiger King came to us five years ago they said they wanted to make the big cat version of Blackfish,” the sanctuary owner says.

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Opinion

If Your Activism Doesn’t Reject Anti-Asian Rhetoric, You’re a Hypocrite

Anti-Asian attitudes, finger-pointing, and xenophobia are another set of side effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

by Keegan Kuhn

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LUSH Launches 17 Relaxing Vegan Bubble Bath Bars to Aid Anxiety

The beauty brand—which has closed all of its physical stores in North America to stop the spread of COVID-19—releases calming bubble bars to help kids and adults relax during tough times.

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Vegan JUST Egg Wins Prestigious Food Industry Award

The brand’s new folded JUST Egg is the first vegan product to win the NEXTY award in the “Best New Frozen Product” category, beating out Applegate’s animal-based meatballs.

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Wisconsin Cheesemakers Launch Plant-Based Cheese Brand

Vevan’s vegan cheddar, mozzarella, and pepper jack cheeses will be available at major retailers this spring.

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Japan’s Most Popular Chain Debuts Green-Hued Vegan Burger

The Green Burger—made on a bun infused with spinach for a green hue—is a first for meaty chain Mos Burger.

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Billie Eilish’s Mom Teams with LA’s Vegan Restaurants to Feed Hospital Workers Amid COVID-19

Support + Feed—an initiative created by longtime vegan Maggie Baird—will donate meals purchased from participating vegan restaurants by the Los Angeles community to hospitals, senior centers, homeless people, and women’s shelters.