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COVID-19 Virus Survives on Chicken, Salmon, and Pork for 21 Days, Report Finds
“Recent outbreaks have emerged in Vietnam, New Zealand, and parts of China where there had been no cases for some months … importation of contaminated food and food packaging is a feasible source for such outbreaks,” researchers in Ireland and Singapore warn in a new preliminary report.
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Trader Joe’s Launches Spicy Vegan Pozole
The popular grocery chain’s new Mexican-inspired soup features hominy, pinto beans, and green chilies.
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Washington Bans Wildlife Killing Contests
The state becomes the seventh in the country to ban the senseless killing of wild animals—typically under the guise of “population control”—for sport, cash, and prizes.
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Field Roast Launches Five New Vegan Cheeses
Chao cheese will soon be available in blocks, shreds, and new flavors at retailers nationwide, including at Walmart.
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University of Massachusetts Is First to Serve Sweet Earth’s Vegan Bacon Cheeseburger on Campus
UMass students will be among the first to try the new PB Triple Play—made with Sweet Earth’s Awesome Burger patty topped with vegan bacon and dairy-free cheese.
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Miley Cyrus on Ditching Veganism: “I Think When You Become the Face of Something, It’s a Lot of Pressure.”
“If I could learn to operate at 110 percent living a vegan lifestyle, that would be ideal … I just didn’t get there,” Cyrus says on New Zealand morning show The Edge.
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Interest in Veganism Hits All-Time High in 2020, Google Trends Report Shows
An analysis of vegan searches from around the world reveals that the popularity of plant-based living is growing quickly amid the COVID-19 pandemic in countries such as the United Kingdom, Australia, and Israel.
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IKEA Adds Vegan Katsu Curry, Cabbage Rolls, and Chocolate Mousse to Menus in Japan
To meet its sustainability goals, the furniture giant is introducing a variety of plant-based meals to its menus worldwide.
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New Plant-Based Meat Brand OZO Partners with Denver Broncos
Colorado-based Planterra Foods’ vegan meat brand enters a three-year partnership with the Denver-based football team.
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Cadbury Heir to Launch Vegan Oat Milk Chocolate Bars
James Cadbury—the great-great-great grandson of Cadbury founder John Cadbury—will release his new chocolate line Happiness in Plants (HiP) in time for Veganuary.
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Beyond Meat Launches Vegan Meatballs
The company’s new Beyond Meatballs are pre-seasoned with Italian spices and sold in ready-to-cook packs by the dozen.
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Vegan Bakery Sticky Fingers Is Hosting After-School Baking Classes for Kids
Doron Petersan—founder of the Washington, DC-based bakery and two-time Cupcake Wars champion—will teach kids to bake a variety of vegan treats, including blueberry muffins, chocolate chip cookies, and funfetti cupcakes.