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TED Climate Conference Applauded for Going Vegan
The popular media platform has led the way by serving plant-based food at their climate conference. Now, campaigners are calling for the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) to follow TED’s lead.
Meet The Woman Helping Millions of Black Women Go Vegan For Their Health
Award-winning public health nutritionist Tracye McQuirter is tackling diet-related diseases and preventable illnesses in the black community by raising awareness of healthy plant-based food. Now, her ‘10 Million Black Vegan Women Movement’ is her biggest project yet.
A Guide to Vegan Halloween Candy
Have a fun-filled, animal-friendly Halloween with our guide to vegan candy, featuring 7 of Species Unite’s favorite treats.
Billie Eilish and Joaquin Phoenix Among 18 Celebs Urging COP26 to Tackle Animal Agriculture’s Role in Climate Crisis
Despite being one of the largest contributors to climate change, animal agriculture is not on the COP26 agenda as a priority in climate change mitigation discussions. These celebrities are hoping to change that.
Jane Goodall Narrates Cultured Meat Documentary “Meat the Future”
The documentary by the award-winning filmmaker Liz Marshall will also feature music from Moby who has joined as executive producer.
Impossible Foods’ Meatless Pork Arrives in the U.S. Before Going Global
The company has debuted the product in New York's Manhattan restaurant Momofuku Ssam Bar.
Quick, Cheap and Tasty: Five Flavorsome Recipes by Plant-Based on a Budget
From chickpea ‘tuna’ to a fall-themed smoothie, here’s a selection of some of our favorite recipes by author and founder of Plant-Based on a Budget, Toni Okamoto.
Leonardo DiCaprio Invests in Two Cultivated Meat Companies
The prominent actor and environmentalist has invested an undisclosed sum in cultivated meat start-ups Mosa Meat and Aleph Farms.
Five Delicious Recipes to Try During the 30 Day Vegan Challenge
From a fall-themed cheesecake to a crunchy cashew stir fry, these plant-powered recipes will inspire you to sign up for our October Vegan Challenge!
Chicks Crushed and Macerated While Fully Conscious By Top U.S. Chicken Producer
A new expose by animal investigation group Animal Outlook reveals cruelty and abuse at a Case Farms hatchery.
Vegan Chicken Nuggets Launch At School Cafeterias In California and Washington
Around 125,000 U.S. students will now have the chance to try protein-rich plant-based nuggets that contain no cholesterol and less saturated fat than animal-based nuggets.
Save 30 Animals This October: Here’s Why You Should Take the Species Unite 30-Day Vegan Challenge
Veg-curious? This October, we challenge you to take the Species Unite Vegan Challenge!
Vegan Dog Food Company Raises $23 Million In Funding
Pets consume more than 25% of the US meat supply. Now, investors are betting big on Wild Earth’s healthy and sustainable plant-based pet food.
Kate Winslet Narrates New Documentary ‘Eating Our Way To Extinction’
The highly anticipated documentary warns about the ecological dangers of animal agriculture.
World’s First Cell-Based Crab Meat Unveiled In Asia
Singapore-based Shiok Meats have unveiled the first-of-its-kind product as part of a crab cake and chilli crab.
Lab-Grown Mouse Meat - For Cats - Is Here
Cats and dogs consume more than 25% of the US meat supply. Now, one innovative biotech company hopes to make things more sustainable and healthy with the launch of the world’s first lab-grown meat product for pets.
Starbucks’ New Pumpkin Spice Creamer is Vegan-Friendly
Inspired by the iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte, the new dairy-free creamer can be found at stores nationwide.
Suffering and Abuse Exposed at Fish Slaughterhouse Supplying Kroger
Investigators filmed the aquatic animals slowly suffocating and being slaughtered while fully conscious.
Bloomberg Intelligence: “Plant-Based Foods Market to Hit $162 Billion in Next Decade
Animal-free food could make up to 7.7% of the global protein market by 2030 reveals a new report into the rapid rise of plant-based alternatives.
Obama Celebrates His 60th Birthday With a Vegan Menu
Curated by American musician, Questlove, the birthday menu featured Impossible Beef, Just Egg and Perfect Day cheese.