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A long-term committed ethical vegan and formerly Green Queen's resident plant-based reporter, Amy juggles raising a family and maintaining her editorial career, while also campaigning for increased mental health awareness in the professional world. Known for her love of searing honesty, in addition to recipe developing, animal welfare and (often lacklustre) attempts at handicrafts, she’s hands-on and guided by her veganism in all aspects of life. She’s also extremely proud to be raising a next-generation vegan baby.

Alt Protein

Neat Burger and Heura Team Up To Take On Fast-Food Giants With Vegan Chicken Nuggets

Amy Buxton Jan 14, 2022

Lewis Hamilton's plant-based restaurant chain is taking on the biggest industry players. A new partnership with Mediterranean brand Heura has seen Neat Burger develop vegan chicken nuggets that are available now. The new menu item is a…
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Dairy-Free Brand Marvelous Foods Secures $1.2 Million For Expansion In China and Beyond

Amy Buxton Jan 14, 2022

Beijing plant-based dairy company Marvelous Foods has scooped $1.2 million in new funding. Lever VC and New Climate Ventures, amongst others, participated in the round. The investment will be used to expand the current product portfolio…
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Women & Gender Rights

Vegan Women Summit Reveals Increase In Bias Faced By Female-Identifying Company Founders

Amy Buxton Jan 13, 2022

The 2021 Women Founder Report, compiled by the Vegan Women’s Summit (VWS), highlights concerning trends facing female-identifying leaders. Despite the plant-based business world experiencing vast growth, attitudes towards non-male figures…
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Plantish Reveals World’s First Plant-Based Whole-Cut Salmon Fillet

Amy Buxton Jan 13, 2022

Israeli foodtech startup Plantish is ready to reveal its first product prototype. The company has developed a 100 percent plant-based salmon fillet that replicates every aspect of conventional fish. The successful development is a result…
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Health

NHS Doctor Claims Vegan Diet Will Save UK’s Embattled Health Sector £30 Billion

Amy Buxton Jan 13, 2022

Dr. Shireen Kassam claims that the NHS would save billions if more people embrace a plant-based diet. Kassam is the Founder of the Plant-Based Health Professionals network. She has bolstered her claim with global study findings. …
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Vegan

Morrisons Joins The Plant-Based Race With 50 New Vegan Products

Amy Buxton Jan 13, 2022

UK supermarket chain Morrisons has launched its Plant Revolution brand. The fully vegan range aims to make plant-based eating simple and interesting. The brand’s debut features 50 products from grab-and-go sandwiches to ready meals and…
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Beyond Meat’s Vegan Sausage Joins the Permanent Menu at All Pizza Hut Locations in Canada

Amy Buxton Jan 12, 2022

Pizza Hut Canada has made Beyond Meat’s Italian Sausage Crumbles a permanent menu fixture. It comes after the U.K.market announced a similar initiative last July. The move went live on Monday 10 January. Last year, Pizza Hut’s parent…
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Healthy Food Trailblazer Daily Harvest Launches New Harvest Bakes Ready-Meal Line

Amy Buxton Jan 12, 2022

Following a successful launch in 2016, US-based Daily Harvest is expanding its range of convenient healthy meal deliveries again. The subscription-based service allows consumers to select plant-based dishes which are delivered to their…
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Veganz And Aramark Partner Up To Bring Sustainable Catering To Sporting Events And Corporate Sectors

Amy Buxton Jan 12, 2022

Berlin’s Veganz has signed a long-term cooperative agreement with food service provider Aramark. The partnership will see Veganz vegan products used across the whole Aramark business model. Increased vegan options throughout sports,…
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5 Vegan Seafood Alternative Launches To Watch

Amy Buxton Jan 12, 2022

Basic meat replacements, such as burgers, have become widely available. Now, attention is being turned to vegan seafood alternatives, a shift motivated by a global drive to reduce commercial fishing (and partly inspired by the Netflix…
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Canada Doubles Down On Vegan Chicken Options As KFC And Mary Brown’s Partner With Lightlife

Amy Buxton Jan 11, 2022

Two chicken-focussed fast-food chains in Canada have taken the plunge to expand vegan options in their restaurants. KFC and Mary Brown’s have both announced a partnership with animal-free meat producer Lightlife. KFC Canada will…
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Danish Crown Takes Bold Step Into Plant-Based Meat Sector Years After Underplaying Industry Growth

Amy Buxton Jan 11, 2022

Denmark's Danish Crown is finally entering the plant-based scene. Its new brand, Den Grønne Slagter, translates as ‘The Green Butcher’. It will be available throughout Denmark and sold in popular retail stores. Eight products are being…
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Consumer Trends & Insights

Norwegian Consumers Ditch Red Meat After Carbon Footprint Is Printed On Oda Grocery Receipts

Amy Buxton Jan 11, 2022

Oda, one of Norway’s leading online grocers, has reported a drop in the number of orders for red meat. It comes as part of a wider acknowledgment that carbon-heavy product sales have fallen in general. The trend is thought to be connected…
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Vegan

Sozyë Unveils Range Of Sustainable Plant-Based Soy-Free Fish And Oyster Sauces

Amy Buxton Jan 11, 2022

UK-based sauce manufacturer Sozyë has announced a new range of plant-based sauces. It called them Nish, Noyster, and Noya. Each is allergen and soya-free, while being a sustainable alternative to traditional fish, oyster, and soy products.…
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Unilever Research Concludes Plant-Based Diets Lead To Better Personal And Planetary Health

Amy Buxton Jan 11, 2022

Anglo-Dutch blue chip food and household company Unilever has been investigating plant-based foods. Across 141 studies, conducted between 2000 and 2020, the company has pulled together a review of key data. The chief takeaway is that…
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Swiggy and GoodDot Partnership Will Bring Plant-Based Meat To Millions Of Indian Doorsteps

Amy Buxton Jan 10, 2022

Indian delivery giant Swiggy has announced a partnership with plant-based meat manufacturer GoodDot. The two have joined forces to make animal-free foods easier to source. As the largest ordering and delivery platform in India, Swiggy…
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Climate Change

Red Meat Increases The Risk Of Cancer Says New EU Report

Amy Buxton Jan 10, 2022

The recently updated EU food promotion policy has linked red meat consumption to increased cancer risk. The Farm to Fork strategy includes beef, goat, lamb, and pig in the red meat category. In conjunction with Europe’s ‘Beat Cancer’…
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Vegan

Krispy Kreme UK Surprises With Three Vegan Filled Doughnuts For Veganuary And Beyond

Amy Buxton Jan 10, 2022

The sweet-toothed in the UK can now enjoy filled vegan Krispy Kreme doughnuts for the first time. Three varieties launched following the success of the vegan glazed doughnut last year. Krispy Kreme still has not announced plans to launch…
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Zero Waste

Waste Colonialism Should Be The Shame Of The Privileged West, Not Its Best Kept Secret

Amy Buxton Jan 9, 2022

Behind promises of net-zero emissions by 2050, the U.K. and some of its European brethren are working tirelessly. Not to reach targets more quickly, but to slippery shoulder the responsibility of proper waste management. Poorer, less…
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Climate Change

Fossil Fuel Companies Are Cashing In On Google Ad Placements That Read Like Regular Search Results

Amy Buxton Jan 9, 2022

A new study has confirmed that fossil fuel companies are buying numerous Google ads. One in five ads listed at the top of climate-related search term results were for companies connected to fossil fuels. The ads are specifically designed…
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Vegan

Marco Pierre White Becomes Latest Celebrity Chef To Endorse Veganism

Amy Buxton Jan 8, 2022

Once-controversial British chef Marco Pierre White has given his seal of approval to plant-based eating. The declaration follows a five-stone loss after eating vegan for nine months. Despite recording numerous benefits, the multiple…
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