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Saturday, 31 August, 2024

The top five most unacceptable forms of animal use in the UK revealed by new research

The Vegan Society’s new Empathy Index is launched today to mark World Day for the End...(Read more)

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Thursday, 29 August, 2024

Next-gen leather alternative made with apple waste, Leap, becomes Vegan Trademark certified

Innovative brand Beyond Leather's next-gen leather alternative made from upcycled apple waste, Leap, has received The Vegan Society's Vegan...(Read more)

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Monday, 26 August, 2024

Campaigners respond to new meat campaign: The Government needs to put a stop to this irresponsible propaganda

A new advertising campaign promoting the consumption of red meat will be launched by the government-sponsored Agriculture and Horticulture...(Read more)

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Monday, 5 August, 2024

41% of men are interested in veganism, but new research reveals concerns about health and unsupportive friends are barriers to the lifestyle

A new report from The Vegan Society has revealed that 41% of non-vegan men are either planning to go...(Read more)

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Thursday, 1 August, 2024

Vegan Society provides support in precedent setting Peru lawsuit

The Vegan Society has supported a legal case in Peru against the National Major University of San Marcos, which...(Read more)

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Friday, 5 July, 2024

Vegan Society manifesto urges policy makers to begin a transition to a plant-based food system

The Vegan Society has launched a Vegan Manifesto calling for a transformation of our food system.(Read more)

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Thursday, 11 April, 2024

Bold knitwear brand, Shone, achieves Vegan Society certification with sustainable bio-nylon fashion

Statement knitwear label, Shone, becomes the first brand to have Vegan Trademark certified products that use innovative and sustainable...(Read more)

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Friday, 5 April, 2024

Vegan Society CEO praises National Trust scones amid ‘wokery’ criticism

The Vegan Society has commended the National Trust for its inclusive decision to sell dairy-free scones...(Read more)

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Thursday, 7 March, 2024

The Vegan Society supports new FSA campaign highlighting the risk of food labelled as vegan to people with allergies

The FSA’s recently launched ‘Vegan Food and Allergens Campaign’ highlights the difference between vegan and allergen labelling. (Read more)

Photograph from APPG's 2024 parliamentary reception
Thursday, 8 February, 2024

The APPG’s 2024 Parliamentary reception: “Vegonomics: celebrating the value of British vegan business”

The VegAPPG hosts another successful annual Parliamentary reception.(Read more)

The Body Shop Boost range
Tuesday, 9 January, 2024

The Body Shop becomes the first global beauty brand with 100% vegan product formulations certified by The Vegan Society

The Body Shop announces that it has become the world's first global beauty brand to achieve 100% vegan product formulations...(Read more)

Vegan food in a bowl
Monday, 8 January, 2024

A switch to vegan diets could save the NHS £6.7 billion per year, new research reveals

A new study by the Office of Health Economics shows that with 100% adoption of plant-based diets in England,...(Read more)

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Thursday, 7 December, 2023

The Vegan Society is terribly saddened to hear of the death of its Ambassador, Benjamin Zephaniah

All of us at The Vegan Society are terribly saddened to hear of the death of our Ambassador, Benjamin...(Read more)

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Wednesday, 6 December, 2023

The APPG’s meeting on improving vegan options in public sector catering

On Wednesday 8th November 2023 the APPG held a meeting to discuss the importance of improving vegan options throughout public...(Read more)

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Thursday, 9 November, 2023

Annual General Meeting 2024

The 2024 AGM will be held at 1pm on Saturday 18 May online via Zoom.(Read more)

Vegan Society Christmas hamper product selection
Wednesday, 8 November, 2023

Celebrate the festive season with the launch of The Vegan Society's Christmas hamper

The Vegan Society announce the launch of their first Vegan Trademarked hamper, full of festive vegan treats.(Read more)

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Thursday, 21 September, 2023

A quarter of UK councils fail to recognise their responsibility to cater to vegans, Vegan Society research finds

The Vegan Society have created a heatmap of the UK, showing which local authorities are leading the way and...(Read more)

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Wednesday, 6 September, 2023

The Vegan Trademark registers book materials in world first

Soni Kaur has registered the materials of her book, My Name is Soni: My Conscience Writes Poetry, with The Vegan Society’s...(Read more)

Wednesday, 6 September, 2023

Amid concerns around the cost-of-living, students interested in adopting a vegan diet report affordability as the main barrier, Vegan Society research finds

Veganism is popular among students, with 4.1% saying they are already vegan - more than double that of the...(Read more)

Bananatex label
Thursday, 31 August, 2023

World’s first technical fabric made from banana fibre, Bananatex®, becomes Vegan Trademark certified

Bananatex®, a fabric brand with sustainability at its core, has recently had its range certified as vegan by The...(Read more)

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