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    Vegan Picnic Foods for Your Spring Adventures

    Vegan Picnic Foods for Your Spring Adventures

    The warm, breezy days of spring are the perfect setting for a picnic. Whether you head to a local park, set up a spot on the side of your favorite hiking trail, or lay a blanket in the backyard, getting outside to dine al fresco is a dreamy way to spend a spring afternoon. Thankfully, […]

    Meat Alternatives Made From Fungi Could Cut Deforestation by 50%

    Meat Alternatives Made From Fungi Could Cut Deforestation by 50%

    Researchers from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) have found that substituting just 20% of beef with a fungi-based meat alternative could decrease deforestation by 50% by 2050. According to the researchers, microbial protein, as the fungi-based “meat” is called, can replicate the taste and texture of real beef. But microbial proteins require […]

    Some ‘Raised Without Antibiotics’ Labels ‘Lack Integrity,’ Study Suggests

    Some ‘Raised Without Antibiotics’ Labels ‘Lack Integrity,’ Study Suggests

    Many people buy steaks, hamburger meat and other beef products with labels that claim they’ve been raised without antibiotics because they believe it’s healthier and safer for themselves and the environment. But what if the “Raised Without Antibiotics” (RWA) labels weren’t accurate, and the cattle raised for meat destined to have the label actually had been given antibiotics?

    Plant-Based Grocery Sales Outpace Total Food Sales by 3x in U.S., Study Finds

    Plant-Based Grocery Sales Outpace Total Food Sales by 3x in U.S., Study Finds

    A new study from The Good Food Institute (GFI), the Plant-Based Foods Association (PBFA) and SPINS, a wellness-focused data technology organization, has found that at U.S. grocery stores, plant-based food sales were three times higher than total food sales in 2021.  According to the report, plant-based food sales increased 6.2% compared to previously record-high sales […]

    Vegpal Dating App Connects Vegans and Vegetarians

    Vegpal Dating App Connects Vegans and Vegetarians

    If you’re tired of long, lonely nights ordering plant-based pizza at home, a new smartphone app hopes to change that. Vegpal is a dating app aimed at “cruelty-free connections” for singles who follow vegan or vegetarian diets. Launched in August 2021, Vegpal is picking up steam as a popular dating app for people who want […]

    A Baker’s Guide to Vegan Substitutes: Turn Traditional Baking Recipes Into Plant-Based Recipes

    A Baker’s Guide to Vegan Substitutes: Turn Traditional Baking Recipes Into Plant-Based Recipes

    Vegan, dairy-free, and egg-free baking is booming, but for the occasional home baker who wants to make more sustainable treats, finding the right substitutions isn’t always easy. Sure, you could swap in some applesauce or your favorite plant-based butter, but baking is scientific — even a minor change can leave you with rock-hard cookies, soggy pies, or dry cakes.

    8 Delicious Vegan Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day

    8 Delicious Vegan Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day

    St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are just around the corner, and for the Feast of St. Patrick, you’ll need plenty of food. The menu for this holiday is often heavy on corned beef, but there are plenty of vegetable-forward dishes to make for everyone to enjoy.