Why some farmers are ditching livestock and growing plants instead →
Switching from meat production to growing crops for vegan foods can be good for farmers and the environment. HUFFPOST
Read MoreThe fastest-growing vegan demographic is African Americans. Wu-Tang Clan and other hip-hop acts paved the way. →
Despite the rise of plant-based meat and ‘Veganuary,’ only 3 percent of Americans are vegan. It’s more than double that among African Americans. THE WASHINGTON POST
Read MoreThe St Petersburg vegans cooking up a revolution →
As Russia enters its 20th year under the authoritarian leadership of Vladimir Putin, St Petersburg's vegan anarchist community thrives. Hated by the far right and out of tune with Russia's prevailing nationalist mood, the activists have created a version of what their ideal society would look like - and they're promoting this vision with delicious food. Could they be changing attitudes among other young Russians? BBC NEWS
Read MoreVegan diets can save the world →
There are various actions big and small that we can all take to try to minimise our impact on the planet, but many of those actions pale in comparison to what’s on our plates. THE ECOLOGIST
Read MoreKFC to hold US trial of vegan ‘chicken’ nuggets →
The fast-food chain said it was working with the rapidly growing meat substitute company Beyond Meat on a one-day trial that if successful would lead to plant-based chicken nuggets and wings appearing on its US menu. THE GUARDIAN
Read MoreFirst vegan investment fund coming to New York Stock Exchange →
Fund will include only companies that do not test products on animals, or use animal-derived products, fossil fuels, plastic or agrochemicals. THOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION
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