South Africa based food awareness organisation ProVeg South Africa, the local branch of ProVeg International, and several of its stakeholders in the plant-based food sector have welcomed the ruling by the Johannesburg High Court, on halting seizures of plant-based meat alternatives from retailers across the country for adopting the identity of their traditional counterparts. The […]
South Africa’s Plant-Based Industry Spanks Government’s “Meaty” Names Ban
The South Africa’s plant-based industry has reacted to the recent SA government’s ban placement on the use of meaty names to describe vegan food, spices and nutritionals. Among those to react to the government’s broader move against the terminology used by alt-meat firms was South Africa-based plant-based business Fry Family Foods, owned by US-based The […]
More Africa’s Youth Open to Plant-Based Meats
Plant-based meat products could replace a significant amount of conventionally processed meat on Africa’s menu, feeding the growth of an alternative and sustainable protein products market, according to a report. Plant-based diets are seen as crucial in mitigating climate change and boosting food security and nutrition on the continent. Changing taste preferences among Africa’s big […]
Is Going Vegan Just A Fad?
Let’s answer the above question right from this outset. No, it’s not just a fad to be a vegan. There has been an explosion in interest in veganism, in recent years, driven largely by concerns about health, animal welfare and the environment. So, it’s actually a serious business. Vegans do not eat meat, poultry, fish, […]
Vegan Corn Recipe To Try
Ready to get saucy? (pun intended). No problems. This Buffalo-style grilled corn recipe is topped with a drizzle of homemade vegan blue cheese dressing. It’s a spicy, vegan, and gluten-free side dish. A terrific addition to your barbecue or cookout, this dish is a thoughtful offering if you have vegans or vegetarians over the next […]
Will Going Vegan Make You Healthier?
Truly, vegan-wannabes ask the above question time and time again. But the simple answer is yes, it will. Interestingly, a study, which pulled together the results of 10 previous analysis comparing the health of vegetarian and vegans against that of omnivores, suggested it will. The researchers found being a vegetarian or vegan was associated with […]
3 Environmental Benefits Of Eating Less Meat
Did you know, there is a difference you make when you eat less meat? As abstract as talking about greenhouse gas emissions may feel, there’s a more tangible benefit to eating a plant-rich diet — it could reduce the number of animals raised on factory farms. Global meat production has increased rapidly over the past […]