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White Storks Just Hatched In the Wild for the First Time In Centuries
For the first time in more than 600 years white storks have hatched in the wild in Britain. The stork hatchlings were born earlier this month at Knepp Castle Estate—a private landowner in West Sussex—due...
Vegan Meat Sales In the UK Just Grew to More Than £816 Million
Meatless food sales have soared by 40 percent in the U.K. from 2014 to 2019, says a new report from Mintel. The report revealed the sale of meat-free products increased over the five-year span to...
20 Million Brits Are Cutting Down on Meat
According to market research firm Mintel, 20 million Brits—nearly 40 percent of meat-eaters—say they're reducing their meat consumption and adopting flexitarian diets. By eating primarily vegetarian and plant-forward foods, consumers hope to save money, be...
More Than 1 Million Brits Think Cows Make Bacon
Where does bacon come from? A recent study conducted by HelloFresh -- an international meal-kit company based in Berlin -- looked at the British public's understanding of the foods they're eating. And a surprising...
The UK’s Vegan Takeaway Orders Increased 388% In 2 Years
Vegan and vegetarian takeaway food has never been more popular. The meat-free movement is gaining momentum, and vegan food is now the UK's fastest-growing takeaway category. Orders of vegan takeaway food increased by 388 percent...
Gordon Ramsay’s New Vegan Menu Must Be Good If Piers Morgan Hates It
Television personality Piers Morgan just criticized Gordon Ramsay's vegan cooking. But this might just mean it's really good. Ramsay created the menu for the recent 22nd annual GQ Men Of The Year Awards. The Michelin-starred...
Interest in Vegan Food Skyrockets 469% in UK
British consumers are more curious about veganism than ever. New research unveiled a more than 400 percent increase in the number of people interested in plant-based, cruelty-free lifestyles. Ceuta Group, a consumer brand services business,...
Cutting Out Meat Saves Brits £645 a Year
It has been widely reported that ditching meat can benefit both personal health and the health of the planet. New research shows that changing your eating habits can positively impact your bank account, too. A...
10,000 Inmates Will Eat Vegan Christmas Dinners in This UK Prison
Prisoners at HM Prison Dartmoor in Princetown looking for a meatless Christmas lunch and dinner will have the option of a vegan wellington. Local news source the Plymouth Herald reports that the prison's "lavish" Christmas day menu, obtained...
British Sales of Lamb Meat Plummet as Vegan Population Increases
UK lamb meat sales are experiencing a low, says a new report by Kantar Worldpanel, an international company that provides consumer knowledge and insights. This is largely thanks to a growing group of young conscious...
Nearly 70% of Brits Say Game Hunting Birds Should Be Illegal
Nearly seven out of 10 people in Britain believe game hunting birds should be illegal, according to a YouGov poll commissioned by the League Against Cruel Sports and Animal Aid. A previous poll commissioned by...
Over 50% of Young People in the UK Tried Veganism in the Last Year,...
New data has surfaced that states 56 percent of people in Britain between the ages of 16 and 29 have tried a plant-based diet in the past 12 months, while 45 percent of people...
Legal Threshold for Pus Cells in Milk Poised to Rise in Post-Brexit Britain
When Britain leaves the EU on the 29th of March next year, the nationwide food industry is poised to change. A new, almost 500-page report from the Office of the United States Trade Representative...
Researchers State 30% Drop in Plastic Ocean Pollution is Due to Plastic Bag Tax
The amount of plastic in seas surrounding the UK has declined, a new study revealed. Researchers believe the drop was caused by the previously implemented plastic bag tax, the Guardian reported. The study, published in...
Number of Vegans in the UK Surges by 700% in Just Two Years
New data revealed the number of vegans in the UK now exceeds three-and-a-half million, or 7% of the population. These figures indicate that veganism has seen a 700% growth in just two years. Recent research...
41% of Brits to Eat Lab-Grown Clean Meat and Fish in Next Decade, Says...
According to new data by British research company Starcom, 41 percent of British people will be eating lab-grown meat and fish within the next decade. Lab-grown meat, also known as "clean meat" or "cultured meat"...
The Queen of England Takes Big Step for Marine Life with New Plastic Ban
In a huge step towards helping to protect the planet's marine life, the Queen of England has banned the use of all plastic straws and bottles from royal estates. “Across the organization, the Royal Household...
‘Veganuary’ Leads to Surge in Veganism, the BBC Reports
Veganism is reaching an all-time high. From 2006 to 2016, the number of those following a vegan lifestyle increased from 150,000 to 542,000 in the UK alone, the BBC reports. This year’s Veganuary- whereby people pledge...
Demand Increases for Vegan Sausage Rolls at Greggs Bakery
A favourite among the hungover and early morning Saturday shoppers alike, Greggs is a beacon of hope for hungry bellies across the UK. For vegans, however, instead of being met with hot, flaky pastry,...
British MP Wants More Vegan Meal Deal Options in Supermarkets
A petition intended to convince the ‘big six’ supermarkets to introduce a wide range of vegan options to their meal deals has been publicly backed by a UK MP. Labour MP, Matt Rodda, is currently...
Popular TV Show ‘Sunday Brunch’ Showcases Britain’s Vegan Fast Food
Popular British TV programme, Sunday Brunch, is an opportunity for viewers to drool over some of Britain's tastiest food creations while they’re hungover on Sunday mornings. But today’s episode (19th November) had the exciting...