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Where To Get The Best Bowl of (Vegan) Dan Dan Noodles In Hong Kong

3 Mins Read Is there anything better than slurping a bowl of classic Sichuan dan dan noodles (also known as Bang Bang Noodles, or Dan Dan Meen)? Piling thin noodles on top a spicy chili oil, nutty peanut sauce, mouth numbing peppercorn, and a sprinkling of sesame…. ooh! Traditionally including minced pork and scallions, it used to be […]

5 Latinx Vegan Food Brands We are Obsessed With

4 Mins Read Vegan food is always a great alternative to the unsustainable food system, but know what’s even better? Vegan food that excites and surprises the tastebuds. Latin America’s collection of vibrant countries turn out a plethora of memorable vegan foods. From Mexican spiced fruit jerky to sustainable Ecuadorian protein powder, you’re going to start campaigning for […]

The 5 Best Vegan Burger Chains To Help You Through Your McDonald’s Withdrawal

5 Mins Read If the McDonald’s McPlant didn’t set your heart on fire, and you’re looking to make the switch away from massive chain fast-food and embrace a vegan twist, you have to know about the following vegan burger chains. Looking for the ultimate vegan cheeseburger? We’ve got you covered. Interested in supporting Black-owned businesses? Come this way. […]

From the USA to Hong Kong, These Are the Top Vegan Chefs In The World

9 Mins Read Looking to brush up your knowledge on sustainable culinary pioneers? Here are 10 of the top vegan chefs in the world. By the age of 10, a young Parisian called Marie-Antoine Carême started working in his first tavern. He washed dishes, ran errands, and was constantly surrounded by food. It wasn’t fine cuisine, more hearty […]

Latin America’s First Vegan Fast Food Chain Embraces the Joy of Plants

3 Mins Read As the demand for vegan food continues to expand across the globe, Joy Burgers & Plants is the first vegan fast food chain to open in Latin America. Joy Burgers & Plants opened its doors in Argentina last October. Joy offers a range of animal-free burgers, chicken, mac and cheese, nuggets, and more fast-food staples, […]

60% of US Restaurant Operators See Plant-Based As A Long-Term Trend

4 Mins Read One-third of US consumers say they like/love plant-based foods, and restaurant operators are increasingly likely to add plant-based menu items, with price and taste still key attributes for diners. In a January webinar titled ‘The State of Plant-Based in Food Service’, the Plant-Based Foods Association (PBFA), a US-based trade association representing leading plant-based brands, shared […]

As South Korea Imports Vegan Papa John’s Pizza, It Exports Almond Cheese

3 Mins Read Papa John’s expands its South Korea vegan presence while a national brand pushes ahead with U.S. almond cheese expansion plans. U.S. pizza chain giant Papa John’s has brought two new vegan pizza options to 220 locations across South Korea for the first time. Papa John’s South Korea The new Papa John’s pizzas, Green Eat Vegetable […]

Hong Kong’s Plant Sifu Pork Comes to Nosh’s Meal Plan Menu

2 Mins Read Plant Sifu, Hong Kong’s first locally established and produced plant-based food brand, has announced it will be the exclusive plant-based meat partner with the regional meal delivery service Nosh in a limited-edition menu running from February 9th to April 30th. The Nosh partnership marks the first time Plant Sifu dishes can be made at home, the company says. […]

2023: The Year of Vegan Sushi

3 Mins Read Another Veganuary has come to a close but the vegan options continue to roll in. And one category is set to see big growth this year: vegan sushi. Supermarket sushi giant Kikka Sushi has announced vegan tuna and salmon sushi coming to Whole Foods Markets’ sushi counters, Konscious Foods comes to freezers, and restaurants go […]

5 UK Vegan Burger Chains That Give Fast Food a Run for Its Money

4 Mins Read There are a host of permanently vegan burger chains popping up across the U.S. Get acquainted with each, as they all have their own niche. There’s every reason to want to indulge in a quick burger. But if you’re looking to switch up the beef for something healthier, there are plenty of options to turn […]

Project Eaden Lands €10M for Vegan Steak That Eliminates ‘Every Single Reason’ for Animal Meat

4 Mins Read German food-tech startup Project Eaden has announced a €10.1 million seed funding round for its novel fiber technology used to create plant-based steak. Creandum, Atlantic Food Labs, Shio Capital, Trellis Road, and several angels including former Rügenwalder MD Godo Röben led the new funding. The initial funding round was last June. And last month, Magnetic […]

WTH Foods Launches New Filipino-Inspired Frozen Plant-Based Meat Range, Umani

2 Mins Read Philippines-based plant-based meat manufacturer WTH Foods has launched Umani, a new range of frozen plant-based products drawing on Filipino culture. The mission-driven WTH Foods says its new range of frozen meals is part of its goal of helping to feed the planet’s estimated population of ten billion people by 2050. Umani The new WTH Foods […]

Sodexo Releases Plant-Based Food Sales Data In Support of Veganuary

3 Mins Read New data from leading food service distributor Sodexo shows ten percent of all meals sold through its U.K. and Ireland sites in 2022 were vegan or vegetarian. The number of plant-based meals sold through Sodexo’s nearly 500 U.K. client sites grew from eight percent in 2021 to ten percent last year. Leading the growth were […]

Vegan Bacon Cheeseburgers Launch at Burger King

2 Mins Read Burger King has launched a new Bacon King range with two vegan options for Veganuary: The Vegan Royale Bakon King and The Plant-Based Bakon King (Single or Double). The new burgers, available at U.K. locations, build on Burger King’s growing vegan offerings. The new burgers feature vegan from Natalie Portman-backed brand La Vie and dairy-free […]

After 800 Recipe Tweaks, This Vegan Foie Gras Keeps Selling Out

3 Mins Read Hello Plant Foods can’t keep its vegan foie gras, Fuah!, in stock. Following King Charles’ recent ban on foie gras at all royal residences, the longtime decadent favorite food got an ethical makeover. The royal ban follows other efforts to restrict foie gras including bans in California and New York. Spanish plant-based meat brand Hello […]

More Than 33% of Brits Will Reduce Meat and Dairy In 2023, Survey Finds

3 Mins Read A new survey from The Vegan Society shows environmental resolutions are top of mind among Brits, with more than 33 percent saying reducing or eliminating animal products is a priority in the new year. According to the survey’s findings, 50 percent of British consumers are increasing their environmental commitments in 2023, with reducing animal products […]

Trying Veganuary This Year? 7 Things You Need to Know

4 Mins Read Veganuary, the month-long plant-based challenge for January is more popular than ever. Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned Veganuaryer, we’ve got some facts about the campaign you need to know. Climate scientists and health experts have been urging people to reduce their animal product intake for years. But forging new habits can […]

New York City Gets Its First Vegan Dining Month

3 Mins Read As Veganuary gets set for another year, New York City is launching its first Vegan Dining Month. Veganuary, the U.K.-based campaign that encourages people to go vegan for the month of January, now entering its ninth year, will see more options stateside. New York City, which is governed by the mostly-vegan mayor Eric Adams, is […]

Ready to Go Vegan for Veganuary? These 101 Reasons Should Help.

3 Mins Read You may choose to go vegan for your health, the planet, or the billions of animals slaughtered each year for food. They’re all good reasons to move meat and dairy off of your plate for Veganuary and make room for plant-based food instead.  Vegan food is everywhere these days. From the fresh, whole foods at […]