Posts tagged with "animal free"

How Did Social Media Help Veganism Become Mainstream?

Veganism has long been the subject of jokes. However, times have certainly changed as veganism has become an extremely popular lifestyle choice. Over 3.5 million people in Britain alone identify as vegan, so plant-based living has certainly taken the mainstream by storm. Yet, how did a once mocked subculture become such an established industry? An Increasing Trend Since 2012, Google searches for the word “veganism” have steadily increased. This trend appears to coincide with the rise of Instagram. In 2010, the photo sharing app was launched exclusively for iOS. However, after a version for Android was released in 2012, Instagram became...

Lab Made Meat Could be the Future of Food

Meat production has long been an issue in the public eye. Animal rights and environmental activists alike have long disapproved of the production and use of animals for food. New research and methods may have led to a breakthrough that wouldn’t require normal farming processes where animals are slaughtered for meat. Revolutionary Food Production San Francisco based food company Hampton Creek kitchen, has been known to create animal-free products. So far, these include: mayonnaise, dressing, cookies, cookie dough and eggs. The company’s next venture is “clean meat”, a new way of coveting meat without slaughter. The product is...

Don't Forget Your Vegan Guests This Christmas

If you oversee the Christmas dinner, the task ahead can appear overwhelming. Cooking for a group is daunting enough but on such a significant day seems to add the pressure. If one of your guests is a vegan, there’s no need to panic. The worst thing that you can do is make them feel singled out. Catering for a vegan Christmas meal is surprisingly easy and can keep everyone happy. It's OK to Ask The best thing to do is to simply talk to your guest. On their part, the lead up to the holidays can be stressful especially if this is their first Christmas as a vegan. There is the dread of creating tension when there’s something that sets them...