A pair of French biologists have broken down the final frontier in the surge towards veganism.

Students Philippine Soulres and Sheryline Thavisouk decided to take advantage of the booming market for vegan alternatives as part of a project at Paris' Ecole de Biologie Industrielle. Deciding to focus on the notoriously hard to replicate egg, which features in a host of foods as a binding agent.

The duo created Les Merveilloeufs - a play on 'merveilleux' meaning marvellous and 'oeufs' translating as eggs - making for an egg replacement that looks as well as acts like the hen's egg it mimics.

"Veganism is booming," Philippine told French daily Le Monde(translated from French).

Sheryline added: "We realized that what was missing most in vegan people's daily food was the egg, a food that can be found in every meal, from breakfast to dinner, in sweet and savory dishes. We decided to make one."

The recipe of their vegan-friendly egg remains under wraps, telling Le Monde that it contains vegetable and mineral materials.

It took more than 50 test recipes and three years to reach a stage where the product was recognisable in its current form as something consumers would want from an egg, the creators said.

Despite their egg alternative being completely free of hens and cocks, they've managed to maintain a remarkable likeness to an egg, with a distinct white and yolk, setting it apart from competitors that replicate only one functionality. For example, Oggs made with aquafaba are designed for use in baking, while Just's egg replacer is made with mung beans and comes mixed, ready to scramble.

Les Merveilloeufs even come in their own shells.

Soulres and Thavisouk decided to make a business out of their idea, partnering with incubator programme Station F. Now, ready to burst onto the market, the pair are highlighting that anyone can become and entrepreneur, and there's no fixed mould.

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Dog training and the vegan sector dont often overlap. Thats where Jade Bermans company comes in it is her aim to bring veganism into the world of dog training through education and the use of plant-based treats for training.

Below we have the pleasure of hosting a guest post from Londons vegan dog trainer, discussing 2019 and the rise in the effect of veganism in the relationships between dogs and humans.

2019: The Year Dog World Embraced Veganism

In 2019 we have seen a massive rise in the number of people buying vegan products and plant-based foods in general. This increase in awareness of the many issues surrounding animal agriculture has led to people being more conscious about what they are feeding to their canine companions. There are new companies producing vegan dog food and treats, which are slowly starting to make their way into the market.

This year, there are also more people who are choosing to use the words companion rather than pet and guardian rather than owner. This indicates a shift in perspective and a widening of consciousness about not only these amazing animals with whom we share our homes and our lives but also animals in general. Veganism, as we know, is a way of life where we exclude all forms of animal exploitation or use of any kind. Sometimes dogs get overlooked in this.

With my company, I only use plant-based treats for training. Through the use of my language and my approach to training, I am able to educate and help people to really connect to their dogs so they see them as the individuals they truly are. I have had a fantastic response from my clients with regard to their willingness, openness and interest in not only using my plant-based treats during our training sessions but also in switching from using mainly animal-based ones. This year there is definitely an increase in people who are more ethically conscious about the dog food they are buying as well as how they approach their lives with their dogs.

The highlights of 2019 have definitely been my lovely clients who are enthusiastic about moving away from using animal products for training.

I am confident that the market will continue to grow in 2020 and we will see even more companies making vegan dog food and treats, which will make their way into the mainstream. This variety in the market will make it easier for dog trainers and our customers to use plant-based foods for training. My company is planning to carry out more educational workshops for people in 2020 as well as starting up training classes in my local community. The focus is always on helping dogs to be as happy as possible. My Dog Training Club is a place for dogs and humans to thrive in balance and harmony.

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Today in vegan-blogger drama, beloved (former) raw vegan influencer Alyse Parker declared that she was going full onnn carnivore. Meaning, not only would she begin eating meat, but she would only eat animal products a.k.a. only meat, seafood, + eggs for a full 30 days as she adopts the so-called carnivore diet. She made the announcement with an Instagram post; in it, shes posing in front of an uncooked slab of steak.

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By this point, you probably know that I looove trying new things, running little experiments, and diving into challenges of all sorts. Some of the experiments I have run in the past... - 30 days without shampoo - 1 year without deodorant - 21 days of only fruit juice - 30 days without social media - 3 YEARS of not shaving my armpits, not wearing makeup, not using heat on my hair.. Etc. etc. you get da point Yehhh some may call me crazy.. But Im a firm believer in experiencing things first hand + getting a real feel for what something is all about before I form a personal opinion on it. The Carnivore Diet first came into my awareness when a close friend shared with me all of the benefits that he was experiencing by eating this way. Coming from being vegan 4.5 years, I was hellla resistant to the concept of eating ONLY animal foods (aka only meat, seafood, + eggs) I didnt make ANY sense to me. It actually sounded pretty f*cking ridiculous. But oddly enough, I started to hear story after story from my fellow vegan friends jumping ship, testing out the carnivore diet and experiencing amazing health transformations. I was so confused. But I had my own fair share of health struggles and eventually reached a breaking point where I was willing to try anything to function properly again. With an online community of 800,000 people ~ many of which were primarily showing up for my vegan related content... I was a bit conflicted to say the least. But I knew I needed to make decisions based on what was in the best interest for my health. I swallowed my pride + decided Id give it a shot. Full onnn carnivore. I woke up the next morning feeling more mentally clear, focused, wholesome, and healthy than I had felt in years. God bless. But also, WTF? My vegan identity crumbled immediately. This past year of my life has been a journey of remembering who I am separate from what I eat. In hopes of challenging others to step out of their current perspective ~ I documented my newest challenge of eating only meat for 30 days. Video launches next week. Whos ready? Comment below!

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Parker, who between her YouTube and Instagram profiles has over a million followers, built her social-media kingdom on her raw vegan lifestyle, including a website raw-alignment.com where you could purchase apparel, sign up for her alignment accelerator (a sort of online life-coaching program), and vegan retreats. Her YouTube channel also includes her not-diet-related lifestyle videos, such as using a fertility tracker as birth control, the pros and cons of dreadlocks, and shooting down rumors that she doesnt shower.

Her status as a vegan paragon had recently gone up for debate, though, after her followers found that she was pinning recipes of egg-based dishes on Pinterest. And this past March, Parker herself confirmed that she had quit veganism in a video titled I am not vegan, claiming it had caused her health issues because of mold exposure. In a follow-up video, she explained that shed begun eating meat again, and in an August video titled Goodbye Raw Alignment. HELLO Alyse Parker, Parker completed her rebrand from raw vegan influencer to a straightforward lifestyle influencer.

The March announcement caused extreme backlash amongst her followers, who accused her of holding off on going public so that she could continue monetizing her audience; specifically, she didnt announce it until after running a vegan retreat in Australia. That criticism has only intensified since her announcement last week that she would exclusively be eating animal foods. Her audience as accused her of hypocrisy, and being so out of alignment its ridiculous, among other things.

So far, though, Parker still has a massive following on social media, and is only the latest in a long list of vegan influencers who have defected from the diet. She, at least, seems to have gotten ahead of any rumors and managed to rebrand to without much fallout. A worst-case scenario recently unfolded when vegan blogger Yovana Mendoza Ayres (Rawvana), was caught eating fish in another persons vlog. The vegan influencer community was shaken by the scandal, and Rawvana faced an onslaught of vicious criticism for her crime.

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Emily Schuman is an OG blogger. In 2008, she started her fashion and lifestyle blog, Cupcakes and Cashmere, as a way to document the things she loved. She quickly became one of the most recognizable and influential personalities in the lifestyle blogosphere and quit her job in media to run her site full-time. In 2010, she designed a bag with Coach and now has a line at Nordstrom. She has written two coffee-table books and her website has a full-time staff of 10, besides Emily and her husband Geoff. In the golden age of blogging, she was an A-lister.

The online landscape is very different now than it was in 2008. Influencers are the new bloggers, and everything is on social media. While Emily and her blogging peers grew their audience through lengthy posts, sometimes multiple times a day, now all it takes is an iPhone and photos with captions to become a fashion influencer. The bar for entry is much lower, and the competition is much fiercer. Bloggers like Emily have had to convert their audiences to new platforms to remain relevant. Not that Emily has been unsuccessful in many ways she is the model example of this. She has more than half a million Instagram followers and her brand is chugging along just fine.

There are bound to be hiccups, though. And this week, Emily had a big one when she did an #ad for a new at-home company called P.volve. P.volve offers streaming classes and unique fitness equipment to go along with its low-impact training method. One piece of equipment is the p.ball, a rubber ball attached to a band that fits between your legs for glute and thigh work.

Last week, Emily uploaded a video of herself using the p.ball during a at-home workout. The caption read: Luckily wasn't feeling too intimidated when the only other members of my @pvolve workout class were my cats. #ad.

Emily immediately got completely read for filth by her followers for the ad, which you can watch here. They had two main gripes. The first is that Emily has many times written about how she doesnt really exercise. She has explained in blogs that she has a somewhat complicated relationship with fitness and has said she remains slim due to her naturally athletic build and a naturally fast metabolism, along with dabbling in intermittent fasting. So followers felt that Emily suddenly shilling an exercise product was extremely inauthentic, a mortal sin for bloggers and influencers.

Come on Emily!! Im sorry but this is SO ridiculous. It is soooooo off brand and unauthentic. It comes off like all you care about is making money, no matter the cost or how it comes off, wrote one.

The second gripe: They thought the video was just plain weird and awkward. Some of the commenters trolled her. (Maam this is the olive garden...lol.)

I see both sides here. On the one hand, I understand it can be frustrating to follow someone for years and watch them seemingly sell out with inauthentic ads for money. Fans highly value the authenticity of influencers: It builds the trust that allows their recommendations to be taken seriously. Also, I think this is a microcosm of a growing trend of frustration about how ridiculous some ads on Instagram are becoming.

On the other hand, it has to be incredibly difficult to build your brand around your life and maintain that brand authentically for more than a decade while simultaneously remaining relevant from a business standpoint. The competition for #ads is incredibly tough, and Id imagine it is hard to ensure sponcon is also perfectly on-brand all of the time. I bet it has been harder for Emily to jump from blogging to Instagram influencing than we think. We reached out to Emily for comment.

I think we can all agree, though, we are all lucky we have never had to film ourselves doing as awkward a workout as the p.ball machine, and then post it to 500,000+ people.

Stephanie

If social media helped convince people to go vegan, its now creating a bit of an identity crisis especially for the people who were at the forefront of pushing the cause.

In 2019, famous vegan bloggers have either been outed or have come forward to say theyre no longer vegan. And the fallout has been explosive and difficult for their followers. Many seem to understand that people can change their diets for health reasons, but others feel flat-out duped.

In the case of Yovana Rawvana Mendoza, earlier this year, she was caught eating meat in her private life as she was still proselytizing and profiting off a vegan diet on her YouTube channel. Her fans understandably had trouble with this.

For others, its more complicated. Alyse Parker is a lifestyle influencer who became well-known at one point for advocating an all-plant diet and making exercise videos. She recently came out not only as a meat-eater she announced that shes on an all-meat diet.

The Carnivore Diet first came into my awareness when a close friend shared with me all of the benefits that he was experiencing by eating this way, Alyse wrote. She also said she woke up the next morning feeling more mentally clear, focused, wholesome, and healthy than I had felt in years.

The responses to her newfound carnivore diet was a mess. Some fans congratulated her, told her she was brave, voiced their support, and others were...profoundly mad. And took it very personally.

When I reached out and DMd with two commenters who voiced their anger, they explained exactly what upset them so much about Alyses changed diet: Both of them said she directly influenced their own decisions to go vegan.

Nicole Zach, a 20-year-old who lives in Santiago, Chile, told me Alyse was an inspiration to her, and after watching her videos, she then started a successful vegan lifestyle.

When she announced she was eating meat again I couldnt believe it, Nicole said. She used to be so devoted to veganism.

Nicoles issue, as a fan or, er, former fan was how extreme Alyse seemed to have jumped from one ship to another. And that she fears because she was so effectively convinced to change her lifestyle, that this might influence others the same way.

She can do whatever she wants of course, I just hope this change of diet and lifestyle doesnt affect others. I would hate to see some of Alyses followers getting confused and considering eating animals again, she said.

Another fan named Haley told me shes been following the influencer since 2014. Up until [Alyses latest Instagram post] I would still reference her and be proud that she inspired me, said Haley. However, now I feel as though I listened to a hypocrite.

Haley said she grew skeptical about Alyses motivations after seeing her do a complete 180 about her lifestyle choices.

Considering much of her product and basis of her career is on health and helping the environment, I do not think she has a care for anything besides herself, Haley said.

Both Haley and Nicole said they remain vegan and are happy about their decisions theyre just let down by someone who they once saw as a heroic figure.

Ive reached out to Alyse, but did not immediately hear back.

Its always a sad reality to face when youre empowered by a message, but disappointed by the messenger. And someone you almost viewed as superhuman now continues to show you theyre...just human. And that they might loosely wield their power of influence. However, it sounds like going vegan is a decision Alyses followers are now actively making for themselves, independently, and thats pretty great.

Until next time plant yourself at home this weekend, or go meat someone out. Do whatever the hell you wanna do.

Tanya

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Vegan singer Billie Eilish says that right now is the best time to be vegan. In a recent interview with Variety, Eilish explained that being vegan on tour was hard at first but is now easier as more vegan options have become increasingly available. The first tour we did, I used to lose weight because I never got to eat. And it was not my choice, its like we couldnt eat anything, almost ever. Especially in Europe, the 17-year-old singer said. But now we kind of gain weight when were on tour because we have so many people and their whole job is to get us food, and make sure that were fed and happy and stuff. Going to so many new places, I think its a really good time to be vegan in life, cause theres a lot of places. Eilishwho is a six-time 2020 Grammy Awards nomineeis an outspoken vegan activist and often urges her millions of social media followers to ditch animal products.

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Hungarian startup Plantcraft Innovations Ltd. recently raised HUF $150 million ($500,000) led by investment firm X-Ventures to expand the distribution of its vegan deli meats to the United States. The company was founded by Katalin Ohens and Csaba Hetnyi with the mission of providing a plant-based alternative to familiar deli meats in an effort to promote a diet with a low environmental impact. Currently, the startup is participating in ProVeg, an incubator in Berlin, Germany that is helping the company finalize its products which include pepperoni, salami, ham, and pt. We see significant market potential in Plantcraft products and the know-how accumulated by the team, since in the future it will be possible to produce foods that meet consumers needs at a much lower cost than a traditional farms meat production costsand for customers, price will always be a priority, X-Ventures CEO Levente Zsembery said. Such an economic opportunity will bring about radical changes in the food industry, new products, new business models and new companies will emerge, which is why we have seen potential in Plantcraft. According to Hetnyi, the pt is ready for market while the other meats are in their final stages of development and should be ready for the US market in the coming months.

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Most of the top meat producers in the United States are exploring plant-based protein. Eight of the top 10 processors including JBS, Tyson, and Cargill are making or investing in vegan meat.

Last year, the National Provisioner released a list of the top 100 meat and poultry processors in the U.S. The results were based on net sales.

The top spot was held by JBS, the worlds largest meat producer. Earlier this year, JBS began selling a plant-based burger in Brazil under its Seara brand. The patty is made from soy, wheat, garlic, onion, and beetroot.

The move was a first for JBS. The decision to launch the vegan product in Brazil is notable, too; the country exported 1.64 million tonnes of beef last year, making it the worlds leading exporter of beef.

Tyson Foods ranked at number two on the top 10 list. Tyson has invested in plant-based meat brand Beyond Meat and lab-grown meat brands Memphis Meats and Future Meat Technologies. For the latter, Tyson handed over $2.2 million. Justin Whitmore Executive Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Chief Sustainability Officer of Tyson Foods commented that Tyson is excited about this opportunity to broaden our exposure to innovative, new ways of producing protein.

We continue to invest significantly in our traditional meat business but also believe in exploring additional opportunities for growth that give consumers more choices,he added.

Tyson is going further than investments though. The major meat company plans on rolling out a line of vegan products later this year. The move is an effort to keep up with changing consumer demands,the company said. Former CEO of Tyson once said about the vegan movement: If you cant beat em, join em, right?

Cargill Meat Solutions was placed at the third spot on the meat producer list. Cargill controls more than 20 percent of Americas domestic meat market and is the largest poultry producer in Thailand. Earlier this year, Cargill invested in cellular agriculture company Aleph Farms, which makes slaughter-free clean meat. Cargill has also invested in Memphis Meats and vegan protein company Puris.

Sysco which was ranked fourth is the worlds largest foodservice distributor. It produces boxed beef, ground beef, fresh pork, veal, and lamb, to name a few. But in May, Sysco announced a new venture: a plant-based line called Sysco Simply. The line includes vegan meatballs, almond milk, the Beyond Sausage, and cauliflower pizza crust.

At number five, Smithfield Foods is the worlds largest pork producer. It recently unveiled its first vegan range, Pure Farmland. The range features plant-based burgers, ground beef, meatballs, and breakfast patties.

Hormel Foods, ranked the sixth-largest meat processor, launched a vegan meat range called Happy Little Plants. Its flagship product is soy-based ground beef that boasts 20 grams of protein per serving. Jim Splinter group vice president of corporate strategy at Hormel Foods said the launch was an effort to align with todays dynamic marketplace.

Perdue Farms, claiming the eighth spot, has a goal of adding vegan protein to its range. Our vision is to be the most trusted name in premium protein. It doesnt say premium meat protein, just premium protein. Thats where consumers are going,company chairman Jim Perdue said to IndustryWeek. The 98-year-old meat company is exploring multiple options within the plant-based scene.

At number 10 is ConAgra, which specializes in fresh and cured sausages. In 2000, ConAgra bought plant-based meat brand Lightlife before selling it some years later. In 2018, ConAgra acquired Gardein, producer of vegan chicken, seafood, pork, and beef. ConAgra also owns frozen food company Birds Eye. Earlier this year, Birds Eye launched its first vegan meat range in the UK. The line, called Green Cuisine, offers plant-based burger patties, meatballs, and sausages. In July, Birds Eye launched a 2 million vegan meat ad campaign.

The two companies in the top 10 that havent dabbled in vegan meat (yet) are National Beef Packing, at number seven, and OSI Group, at number nine. However, even they could soon change their tune. OSI Group which has long been producing meat patties for major fast-food chains like McDonalds partnered with Impossible Foods in July.

Speaking about plant-based meat, Kevin Scott senior executive vice president for OSI North America told Reuters: Its time and place is right now.

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Its that time of year again. Festive music is playing in stores and Christmas lights are likely popping up in your neighborhood. It can mean only one thing: the holiday season is in full swing. Are your loved ones asking for vegan gifts that are kind to the planet and animals? Or maybe you want to celebrate this special time of year while sticking to your values. So, whats a conscious shopper to do?

Everyone is their own unique person so how do you navigate finding the perfect gifts? Consider the giftee and what they like. Do they love coffee? Then they might like a reusable mug or a machine that lets them make their own dairy-free milk. If they love to kick back and relax, then maybe a candle, body cream made with soothing essential oils, bath bombs, and a cozy sustainable shawl to snuggle in. Or maybe theyre more the jet setting type and would appreciate eco-friendly luggage, comfortable shoes, and an overseas vacation experiencing foreign vegan cuisine. Figuring out whatll make your giftee happy is all just part of the fun.

Gifts disguised in colorful wrapping paper look pretty underneath the Christmas tree, but the impact on the planet isnt so nice. According to the Atlantic, as much as half of the 85 million tons of paper that Americans use each year is wrapping paper. Wrapping paper and shopping bags generate 4 million tons of trash each year. According to one estimate, Brits throw away the equivalent of 108 million rolls of wrapping paper for Christmas.

Whats more, these throwaway colorful sheets of paper are expensive Americans spend an estimated $2.6 billion on wrapping paper alone.

But, the good news is that you may already have a sustainable, wallet-friendly alternative in your home. Paper grocery bags can be taken apart and used to wrap gifts newspapers are another fun option. If you already have colored pencils or markers, decorate your DIY wrapping paper with some festive designs. If you sew, try using fabric scraps. Use old cardboard boxes to make your own gift tags, and tie up boxes with kitchen twine. Save wrapping paper, gift bags, and ribbons from gifts you receive to wrap future presents.

Keeping those eco-conscious wrapping and shopping tips in mind, here are 18 vegan gifts that are sure to make her (or anyone you know who would love them) smile this holiday season.

BKIND is a vegan, eco-friendly cosmetics brand that makes natural beauty and home products in Montreal, Quebec. Respect is at the heart of everything the brand does, from ensuring that ingredients are gentle on the body and kind to the planet and animals. Skin and body care ingredients such as shea butter, apricot oil, and hamamelis flower water were carefully chosen to provide the most benefits.

Nail polishes are 10-free, meaning they dont contain 10 of the most common chemical ingredients in nail polish: toluene, dibutyl phthalate (DBP), formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, camphor, ethyl tosylamide, xylene, parabens, animal by-products, and fragrance. BKIND also offers natural products for the home, such as linen spray, laundry detergent, and hand soap.

For those looking to reduce the amount of plastic in their life, there are bamboo toothbrushes, hairbrushes, and soap dishes. Nearly everything is also offered in bulk and everything is shipped in recyclable or compostable packaging.

BKIND was founded by Marilyne Bouchard in 2014 after she realized that standard beauty products did not suit her skin. Leveraging her masters degree and passion for natural cosmetics, she turned to making products that work for her and others with sensitive skin.

BKIND also always has animals at heart. Two percent of sales are donated to a different animal shelter every year.

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Give your loved one something to snuggle up in. The Botanical Duvet from John Lewis & Partners is vegan, eco-friendly, and biodegradable. Handmade in Devon, England, this cozy comforter is made from tencel lyocell, a natural material derived from sustainable wood sources thats soft, breathable, and regulates temperature naturally. It comes in a variety of sizes, including Single, Double, King, and Super King in both in both lightweight 2.5 and 4.5 tog.

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Forget feathers. This vegan pillow from Avocado Green Mattress is vegan and made from eco-friendly materials. Its made from Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS) organic certified latex, which is upcycled from the same latex used in the brands mattresses. Instead of feathers, its filled with GOTS organic certified kapok fiber, tree-derived fiber thats silky to the touch and fluffy like cotton. Its hypoallergenic, sustainable, biodegradable, and grown pesticide-free.

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Brighten someones day with a vegan candle. UK-based brand Haze makes candles with soy wax and real essential oils. The Christmas scent, Winter Mist, is a festive blend of orange, cinnamon, clove, and cedarwood. The brand describes it as a warm winter breeze in your room.

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Give the gift of relaxation. This bath bomb set from Kush Queen is infused with hemp-derived CBD oil sourced from a farm located in the Pacific Northwest. It features five scents for every mood Awaken for Energy, Sleep for Rest, Relieve for Pain, Relax for Mood, and Love for Passion. Each bath bomb is made with organic essential oils and CBD to create effect-specific full-body experiences. For example, Awaken for Energy contains rejuvenating peppermint oil while Relax for Mood features lavender, chamomile, and frankincense.

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This hemp shawl from Amsterdam-based brand Hemp Hoodlamb is perfect for cozying up indoors with a cup of tea. True to the brands sustainable ethos, its made from hemp and OSC organic cotton.

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Socks have a bad rep as the boring gift. These wool-free socks from Bombas are anything but boring! They were specially developed for hiking, featuring Hex Tec cushioning for maximum comfort. Thermoregulating ventilation and moisture-wicking fabric keep the feet dry and comfortable all year round.

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British designer Stella McCartney teamed up with Hunter to create a sustainable and fashionable rubber boot. These vegan boots are made from natural rubber sourced from sustainably managed forests in Guatemala, meaning no rainforests were culled in the making. Stella McCarney also ensures that the workers and the local community are treated with respect, so theres no harm to humans, either.

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Made in collaboration with American fashion designer Rick Owns, these running shoes by VEJA are completely free from animal materials. The upper features V-Knit, a sustainable textile made from 100 percent recycled water bottles. The mid-sole is made from sugarcane, rice waste, and banana oil. The outsole and insole use wild rubber, recycled bottles, and recycled EVA, a soft, rubber-like polymer.

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Docs never go out of style. With six eyes, the Vegan 101 boot in Cherry Red sits lower on the ankle, but still has that classic Dr. Martens silhouette. These durable boots are 100 percent vegan and great for work or long days. The signature AirWare sole cushioning will keep your feet happy for hours.

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A minimal wristwatch that goes with anything. This petite timekeeper from Votch features a vegan leather strap that can also be swapped out for any of the brands other straps. It arrives in an eco-friendly pouch and its waterproof, so no theres stress over getting caught in the rain.

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The Telfar bag has been causing a stir in the fashion world thanks to its uncanny ability to go with every outfit it was even nominated for Accessory Designer of the Year at this years Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards. The medium-sized Shopping Bag is made from vegan leather and features a double-strap so you can wear it over your shoulder or carry it by hand and a secret compartment. Its big enough to hold a laptop and your daily necessities.

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The COLTON backpack in rose gold is the perfect size to carry your daily necessities and keep your hands free. It features a 13-inch padded laptop pocket, a separate zipper pocket, a phone pocket, and a zip closure. Its made from vegan leather and is lined with 100 percent recycled nylon.

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Make your own vegan milk with the touch of a button. The Almond Cow lets you make any nut, seed, or grain into homemade plant-based milk. No straining required the machine automatically separates the pulp from the milk, making cleanup easy.

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Take your coffee on the go with the Soma Brew Bottle. This double-walled glass bottle features a stainless steel filter that lets you brew hot or cold coffee right in the bottle and while the sturdy cap prevents spills.

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Samsonites Eco-Nu range of luggage was made to last. All fabrics including the lining are made from post-consumer plastic bottles. It features a unique wrap-around frame design thats lightweight and strong and a Saguaro Wheel System designed for high performance.

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Spend some time in the winter months soaking up the sun in Thailand and volunteering your time to helping rescued gibbons. The Gibbon Rehabilitation Project, part of the Wild Animal Rescue Foundation of Thailand (WARF), helped reintroduce gibbons to the wild when they were nearly poached to extinction 40 years ago. The trip-goer will learn about the sanctuarys mission, learn about gibbon research, and observe them in their natural habitat while listening to rescue stories in the jungles of Phuket. All of the proceeds to toward helping WARF continue to helping animals.

Earlier this year, Airbnb rolled out new guidelines for all tours involving animals. The tour operator now works work World Animal Protection to ensure that all Animal Experiences are kind to other living beings.

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Veg out in Bali. This 12-night trip to the Indonesian island takes you across the island and all the way to Java. On the way, youll experience beautiful beaches, learn some of the local language, and experience the culture. It involves a vegan cooking lesson, a trip to a traditional rice field, a snorkeling class, visits to local temples, and an introduction to the Coral Restoration Project. Accommodations include 12 nights in hotels across the island and 33 vegan meals.

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London has been named the world's most vegan-friendly city, according to an annual ranking from an online restaurant guide.

The U.K. capital came top for a second year, in the rankings put together by HappyCow, which claims to be the largest vegan and vegetarian restaurant guide in the world, looking at options in more than 180 countries.

HappyCow's top 10 rankings were determined by the number of vegan restaurants within a closely proximity and its overall impression of each city's "vegan-friendliness."

London currently has 152 vegan restaurants and it was the first city on HappyCow to have more than 100 completely vegan restaurants in 2017.

Specialist eateries in the capital include the world's first vegan "chicken" shop, The Temple of Seitan, as well as the U.K.'s first vegan cheese shop La Fauxmagerie.

"Veganism continues to become a mainstream lifestyle in London, and this city takes veganism to a new level," said Ken Spector, a spokesperson for HappyCow.

The number of vegans in the U.K. has quadrupled between 2014 and 2019, with around 600,000 Britons now on a plant-based diet, equivalent to more than 1% of the population, according to charity The Vegan Society.

New York came second on the list, with 111 restaurants in a five-mile radius of the city.

Bangkok, Thailand was the only city to be added to the rankings this year, coming in eighth. HappyCow counted 74 vegan restaurants in the city. Spector said that most restaurants have "solid vegan options" on the menu thanks to Bangkok's "predominantly Buddhist background."

HappyCow cited data from Google Trends, which showed interest in "veganism" increased sevenfold in the five years between 2014 and 2019.

Edward Bergen, global food and drink analyst at market research firm Mintel, spoke about the shift to veganism on CNBC's "Street Signs" last week.

He pointed out that around half (51%) of consumers in the U.K. said they were either meat-free or were actively reducing their meat consumption in 2019, rising from around 41% last year.

Bergen said health tended to be the main factor driving people to cut out meat or become "flexitarians," those reducing their meat intake in favor of a "part-time" vegan or vegetarian diet.

"Consumers are seeing availability of shelves and it's easier for them to move over," he added. "And also they get bored more so they're trying more foods altogether."

Environmental considerations and concerns over animal welfare were also motivating this shift by consumers, he said.

The U.K. overtook Germany in 2018 as the world leader for vegan food launches, according to Mintel.

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Cant bear to tear yourself away from your gaming marathon long enough to enjoy a family dinner this Christmas? GAME has you sorted. The UK-based video game retailer has launched a vegan Christmas dinner in a can.

Its 12-layer canned vegan Christmas dinner has everything you need if what you need is chocolate cake, red cabbage, custard, vegan pigs in blankets, and beet wellington all crushed together in one appetizing tin.

GAME first started selling its canned Christmas Tinners back in 2013. The original version includes scrambled eggs, bacon, mince pies, turkey, and Brussel sprouts. As well as the vegan option, it has also expanded its unique range to include a veggie dinner. The latter includes a nut roast, Toblerone, cauliflower cheese, and a yule log.

The original Christmas Tinner has been so popular with gamers over the last several years. This year weve been inundated with requests for a vegan or vegetarian alternative, said Emma Butler digital marketing specialist at GAME in a statement.

There are now 3.5 million vegans in the UK, she added. We have had to respond to the shift in consumer behavior habits and demand and make sure our products are appealing to all.

While some may assume that no one would actually eat GAMEs Christmas Tinner, they would be wrong. The chain found gamers were consistently searching the website for the food item.

So, it teamed up with creative digital PR agency Rise at Seven to launch the new cans of pressed together sweet and savory vegan and veggie Christmas food.

Game contacted us regarding this project after receiving a number of requests for new vegan and vegetarian options,said Carrie Rose, Rise at Sevens creative director.They found that every year, the number of searches on the website for the product increased. More and more gamers [were] searching for alternative ingredients of the tinner.

She added,they needed to create a product that appealed to their whole audience whilst remaining tasty too.

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Fancy Christmas dinner from a can this year? Video game retailer GAME's Christmas Tinner now comes in vegan and vegetarian varieties.

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