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Vegan Meat Will Spark a ‘New Agricultural Revolution’
Olivia Fox Cabane is a woman of many talents. An expert on teaching others to develop their social and leadership skills, she is the author of two books on “The Charisma Myth” and its follow-up, “The Net and the Butterfly: The Art and Practice of Breakthrough Thinking“. Her repertoire as an accomplished public speaker and […]
Indian Government-Backed Vegan Street Food Brand Expands to Europe
Indian entrepreneurs are finding opportunity in Europe and the UK, where authentic flavours and unique options are in high demand. The Times of India reports that Vada Pow, a Mumbai-born, Dublin-based vegan Indian street food brand, is beginning to expand beyond Ireland thanks to backing from the nation’s government. “The vegan craze is very strong […]
Whole Foods Market’s Founder John Mackey Went Vegan for the Animals
If you ask John Mackey, the founder of Whole Foods Market, what he buys at his iconic supermarkets, the answer isn’t too surprising. “My basket is filled with whole foods,” he says. It’s certainly a plug for the brand, but there’s a whole lot more to it. The supermarket, now with nearly 500 stores since […]
Personal Tragedy Turns Accountant Into Vegan Chocolatier
In 2009, after losing his eyesight, Essex-based Andrew Kennard’s life changed completely. After two rounds of surgery and multiple laser treatments, the former chartered accountant regained his vision. Not wanting to return to an office job, Kennard – a self-confessed chocolate lover – instead decided to follow the path of becoming a chocolatier. “All accountants […]
3rd Generation German Meat Producer Ditches Family Business to Launch Vegan Meat Brand LikeMeat
Vegan meat brand LikeMeat was founded by a third-generation meat producer; its plant-based meat products are sold throughout Germany.
Sales Are Up 1,000% In 6 Months for Australian Vegan Cheese Brand Dairy Free Down Under
Australian vegan cheese brand Dairy Free Down Under has grown quickly since its official launch last March, reflecting the high demand for vegan cheese products throughout the nation. In an interview with vegan business magazine Vegconomist, Dairy Free Down Under Founders Jenny and Kevin Flanagan revealed that their brand, which currently offers nine varieties of plant-based dairy […]
Brooklyn Neighborhood Pitches in to Help Vegan Restaurant Sol Sips After Robbery
Sol Sips, a Brooklyn-based vegan restaurant, has managed to reopen just two days after a robbery with the help of the local neighborhood. Writing on Instagram, 21-year-old founder Francesca “Sol” Chaney thanked members of the community for their “support, love, and contributions,” in order to get Sol Sips back up and running. The glass window of the […]
22-Year-Old Akilah Releford Started the Vegan Skincare Empire Mary Louise Cosmetics With Just $200
With an initial budget of just $200, 22-year-old entrepreneur Akilah Releford may have founded a vegan and cruelty-free beauty empire. Founded last year, U.S.-based Mary Louise Cosmetics is an organic skincare brand that aims to produce the highest quality products on the market. Its serums and mud masks are already highly renowned by beauty fans, with […]