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Thursday, 29 October, 2020

The Vegan Society’s stance on the ‘vegan’ vs. ‘plant-based’ debate

This year will be remembered as one in which we all faced significant challenges and opportunities, but despite the...(Read more)

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Friday, 23 October, 2020

Vegan campaigners to continue industry pressure as EU bans dairy-like names for vegan products

The European Parliament has today strongly rejected a proposal to ban the use of words like ‘sausage’ and ‘burger’...(Read more)

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Thursday, 15 October, 2020

The Vegan Society launch discounted Youth Membership alongside Teen Hub

For over 75 years, The Vegan Society’s members have helped make veganism what it is today: a thriving lifestyle...(Read more)

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Monday, 12 October, 2020

The Vegan Society adopts sanctuary animals on behalf of celebrity animal lovers: The Queen, Sir David Attenborough, Ricky Gervais + more

The Future Normal initiative has adopted residents at an animal sanctuary on behalf of celebrity animal lovers, urging them...(Read more)

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Monday, 5 October, 2020

SURVEY: Almost half of Brits feel hypocritical for loving animals and yet eating them

A survey commissioned by Future Normal has found that almost half of Brits who eat meat feel hypocritical for loving...(Read more)

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Thursday, 1 October, 2020

The Vegan Society launch Teen Hub: platform to guide and empower vegan and vegan-curious teens

The Vegan Society's Teen Hub aims to empower and inspire vegan and vegan-curious teens to live in accordance with their...(Read more)

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Tuesday, 18 August, 2020

British farmers can ‘lead the way’ in land management, says Vegan Society report

Our new report presenting alternatives to commercial grazing is part of our ongoing work to support transition to plant-based agriculture...(Read more)

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Friday, 14 August, 2020

Vegan Society joins #CharitiesAgainstHate

The Vegan Society is part of the Third Sector Social Media Working Group @CharityAgstHate...(Read more)

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Wednesday, 17 June, 2020

2020 AGM Update

The AGM has been rescheduled to 15 August 2020.(Read more)

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Thursday, 28 May, 2020

Job Retention Scheme (JRS) - Protecting The Vegan Society’s future by taking action now

The Covid-19 pandemic is having an enormous effect on how we all live our lives as well as on...(Read more)

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Wednesday, 20 May, 2020

Nurture Brands: The value led business taking over the snacking aisle

Nurture Brands is a business filled with an entrepreneurial spirit that keeps people and the planet at the core...(Read more)

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Friday, 8 May, 2020

Consumer value of vegan verification

The marketing and labelling of new products are notoriously tricky areas to get right. Balancing brand aesthetic and visual...(Read more)

Wednesday, 29 April, 2020

1 in 5 Brits cut down on meat consumption during COVID-19 pandemic

A survey conducted by The Vegan Society has found that 1 in 5 Brits have cut down on meat...(Read more)

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Friday, 24 April, 2020

Navigating a thriving business through a changing landscape

Founded in Glasgow in 2013 by Scott and Karris, the duo behind the online-only vegan supermarket and subscription box...(Read more)

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Wednesday, 8 April, 2020

AGM 2020 - Postponement

The 2020 AGM was planned to be held on Saturday 30th May. The plan was to hold the AGM...(Read more)

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Wednesday, 8 April, 2020

Vegan diet and protection against coronavirus (COVID-19)

Well-planned nutrition is known to support normal functioning of the immune system. Recently, we’ve received a few queries from...(Read more)

Our latest statement on Covid-19
Thursday, 19 March, 2020

Our latest statement on COVID-19

With the constantly evolving situation surrounding COVID-19, we wanted to let you know that The Vegan Society is still...(Read more)

Supporting Veganism in The Workplace
Friday, 21 February, 2020

Advice issued to employers after veganism ruled a protected belief in the workplace

We have released new guidance for employers to ensure their practices are in line with legal duties.(Read more)

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Thursday, 30 January, 2020

Written judgement concluding veganism as a protected belief

Veganism and the scope of legal protection: Judge Postle provides his full written judgement in support of veganism.(Read more)

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Friday, 3 January, 2020

Court rules ethical vegans are protected from discrimination

An employment tribunal has ruled today that ethical veganism is a philosophical belief protected by law....(Read more)

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