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Friday, 12 May, 2023

The Vegan Society calls on the government to reinstate the ban on animal testing for cosmetics ingredients

It was announced last week that the government is now allowing the use of animal testing...(Read more)

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Friday, 5 May, 2023

Vegan athlete takes gold at the World Duathlon Championships

Vegan athlete, Lisa Gawthorne, becomes World Champion in her age group after winning the Sprint Duathlon race.(Read more)

Tuesday, 2 May, 2023

Make the Coronation Quiche vegan with this easy recipe

Opting to make this easy, egg and dairy free version of the Coronation Quiche is a positive choice for...(Read more)

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Monday, 3 April, 2023

Vegan Trademarked brand, Nunaïa, wins big at the Cosmoprof Awards 2023

Vegan Trademark certified Nunaïa won the ‘Green & Organic’ category award at the Cosmoprof Awards 2023 to beat 690...(Read more)

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Wednesday, 22 March, 2023

Vegan of 20 years wins gold in European Duathlon Championships

Lisa Gawthorne took home a gold medal after her performance at the European Duathlon Championships on Saturday. (Read more)

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Tuesday, 21 March, 2023

Rick Savage 1955-2023

A tribute to a Vegan Society "Great", Rick Savage, who in 40+ years of membership, served as Chair, Treasurer and CEO....(Read more)

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Friday, 17 March, 2023

Vegan Society CEO visits South Korea as vegan market grows

As the popularity of vegan products in South Korea grows, The Vegan Society CEO, Steve Hamon, is set to...(Read more)

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Wednesday, 1 March, 2023

The Vegan Society announces office relocation following a shift to remote working

A move to remote working during the pandemic has led the Birmingham-based charity to relocate from...(Read more)

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Friday, 10 February, 2023

The Vegan Society celebrates 30 years of legal recognition for veganism

10 February 2023 marks 30 years since veganism was first recognised in law. (Read more)

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Monday, 23 January, 2023

Trends show vegan food market booming despite rocketing inflation

Recent figures show the vegan food market is continuing to boom despite the soaring cost-of-living. (Read more)

Thursday, 19 January, 2023

Veganuary head start for new Vegan Society supplement VEG 1 Baby and Toddler

Sales figures for The Vegan Society's new VEG 1 Baby and Toddler supplement show vegan tots are off to...(Read more)

Sunday, 1 January, 2023

Over a third of Brits' New Year's resolutions involve cutting back on animal products Vegan Society research finds

Half of Brits are planning to make an environmental resolution in 2023, with over a third of non-vegans' new...(Read more)

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Tuesday, 13 December, 2022

Living without eggs - The Vegan Society’s top alternatives

With the UK’s egg shortage continuing, The Vegan Society shares top egg alternatives for everything from cakes to scrambled...(Read more)

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Sunday, 20 November, 2022

The Vegan Society launches VEG 1 Baby and Toddler - liquid multivitamin for vegan children

Great news for parents and caregivers of vegan children – the UK’s leading vegan charity, The Vegan Society, has...(Read more)

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Monday, 14 November, 2022

New Vegan Society and University of Manchester research explores ambiguity of the term 'plant-based'

This World Vegan Month, The Vegan Society has released a report entitled What’s in a name? An analysis of...(Read more)

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Sunday, 13 November, 2022

9 in 10 Brits acknowledge farmed animals experience same emotions as cats and dogs, Vegan Society study finds

The majority of Brits believe that cows, pigs, goats and chickens experience similar emotions to cats, dogs and other...(Read more)

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Thursday, 10 November, 2022

Prison guards impose an oppressive dietary regime and refuse to allow prisoners to become vegan, says Vegan Society rights advocate

Potential breaches of human rights and an apparent lack of support for prisoners at a Suffolk prison are "serious...(Read more)

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Tuesday, 1 November, 2022

Younger people feel more guilty about eating meat than older people, Vegan Society research finds

New research* by The Vegan Society has revealed that 71% of people in the UK have experienced guilt about...(Read more)

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Wednesday, 26 October, 2022

Plant-based farming is the way forward - The Vegan Society's response to the continuing bird flu epidemic

The Vegan Society is urging farmers to transition to plant-based agriculture as the prevailing bird flu epidemic forces thousands...(Read more)

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Tuesday, 25 October, 2022

The Vegan Society's top swaps for a planet-friendly plate

With the climate emergency wreaking havoc across the globe, more people than ever are looking to make personal lifestyle...(Read more)

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