• Atlanta Is All Set to Rock 4th of July Celebrations With This Vegan Block Party

    July 4th —the most awaited holiday in the U.S. has arrived! We bet you’ve got great plans for the holiday and the weekend that follows. From checking out the fireworks to visiting the carnivals, picnics to family reunions - there’s always so much to see and do!  And if you’re in Atlanta in particular, you’re in for a special treat. The city is all set to rock 4th of July celebrations with a vegan block party!  Say ...
  • Another Fashion Brand Decides To Go Fur-Free

    Not long ago, going fur-free would have been considered a bold move by top fashion brands. None of them wanted to drop fur from their catalogs given the high demand from their clientele. Not anymore... Now, with a growing consciousness around the harmful effects of fur farming around the world, fashionistas and brands are gleefully adopting faux-fur—a cruel-free alternative to animal fur. It’s also exciting to see countries like ...
  • 7 Fast Food Chain Restaurants Doing Vegan the Right Way

    The biggest challenge that comes with following a vegan diet is finding spots that serve ‘legit’ vegan food—i.e. dishes that aren’t just salads. Even with a menu, vegan-friendly options can be very limited. Well, someone’s loss is someone else's gain… All thanks to growing awareness and customer demands, top fast food chain restaurants around the world are picking up the slack and are now equipped with vegan menus that are ...
  • President’s Choice Launches Plant-Based Products Across Canada

    President’s Choice - a private label owned by Canadian grocer, Loblaws - recently announced a new line of vegan products across the country. Loblaws launched the product line back in May and will roll out the rest from now until the middle of June. The plant-based line includes products like an Original Cheesecake-Style Dessert made of lima beans, oats, and coconut oil (with a graham cracker crust), a Beefless Undeniable Burger ...
  • Enlightened Launches Low-Calorie Vegan Ice Cream Bars

    Vegan ice creams aren’t new to the world anymore, but the truth is they still aren’t mainstream. Most ice cream manufacturing companies use dairy as their base, and that’s why the launch of a vegan version is always good news for the vegan community. A lot is changing in this space though. In recent years, established ice creams brands such as Ben & Jerry’s and even Häagen-Dazs has launched various flavors and types for their ...
  • 8 Fabulous Vegan Recipes To Try This Spring

    There’s something exciting about Spring—the sunshine, the temperature, beautiful bright flowers everywhere, fun festivals like Easter and Cinco De Mayo… we could go on! On top of that, there are Spring recipes featuring an abundance of fresh veggies and fruits of all different colors! Recipes that have remarkable flavors and offer great health benefits. So say farewell to winter and hello to the bright and beautiful spring season ...
  • Canadian Shoe Brand Becomes 100% Vegan

    Affordable Canadian shoe brand, Call It Spring, announced that it will become a vegan company due to high demand. Call It Spring already offers vegan-friendly fashion but chose to get rid of its non-vegan items as it announces its journey to 100% veganism. The new collection, approved by PETA, features footwear, purses, and accessories — all identified with a vegan logo as the company transitions. Call It Spring will be using ...
  • Recipe: Herbed Tofu Tomato Salad

    On Sunday, I prepared a Mother's Day Feast. We have a big family here, and my son is lucky enough to have his mother, two grandmothers, and two great grandmothers. I wanted to treat everyone to a delicious vegan feast -- it's the least we can do for the amazing mothers of this world. I had two salads on display. I always like to have a spicy salad, cut finely into a salsa texture; and another more hearty one. I wasn't entirely sure what that ...
  • James Cameron Calls on New Zealand to go vegan

    At the Just Transition Summit -- an event held in New Zealand to discuss lowering emissions in the economy -- this past week, Canadian filmmaker James Cameron voiced his concern about the state of farming, and that lowering emissions should go hand-in-hand with ditching meat and dairy. "We see a very, very rapid change in demand toward plant-based alternatives," Cameron said at the Summit. "The farmers are still gonna be producing; they are ...
  • The Beyond Burger to Debut at Canadian Grocery Stores

    Barbecue season is upon us and it’s about to get a plant based makeover! Arriving just in time for summer, Beyond Meat announced that The Beyond Burger will be available for purchase at Canadian grocers starting this month. This should be great news for vegetarians and vegans who dread being forced to the salad bar at summer cookouts. Soon you’ll be able to find the plant based burgers at CO-OP Food Stores, IGA, Loblaws, ...