Burger King ads banned over false vegan claims

Burger King ads banned over false vegan claims

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned two ads from Burger King after its plant-based burger, the Rebel Whopper, was found to be unsuitable for vegans and vegetarians. The complaints surrounding the ads come after it was revealed that the burger was...
KFC Dutch branch to go meat-free for one week

KFC Dutch branch to go meat-free for one week

At one KFC store in Rotterdam, KFC Netherlands will replace all chicken with Quorn in order to celebrate the country’s ‘Week Without Meat’, which takes from  between 9th to 15th March. KFC is one of many major chains to add a vegan burger to its menu in a...
Vegan food manufacturer Fry’s grows by 211% in 2019

Vegan food manufacturer Fry’s grows by 211% in 2019

Fry Family Food Company saw record growth in 2019 with retail sales values reaching over £5.9 million. The company’s year-on-year growth is among the highest recorded in the UK’s meat-free industry, which is now estimated to be worth £474.5 million. Over the last 2...
BRCGS announces new plant-based standard

BRCGS announces new plant-based standard

BRCGS has announced the launch of its plant-based standard which focuses on validating the claims brands use for their products. The new standard aims to provide certainty for consumers by regulating the claims made by brands that produce plant-based products. BRCGS...
Retailers ramp up plant based launches in ‘Veganuary’

Retailers ramp up plant based launches in ‘Veganuary’

Supermarkets Asda and Aldi have released a collection of plant-based products for Veganuary. ‘Veganuary’ is a crowdfunded movement that aims to encourage people to turn vegan for January. To coincide with the campaign, Aldi has announced a number of plant-based vegan...