veganism

Food and Drink

Could food labels be the answer to the climate crisis?

The phrase 'global climate crisis' is frequently linked to expensive or complex solutions, but could the answer to combatting the issue lie in something as simply as food labels?

29/07/2023

Living

How plant-based meat substitutes could be hurting our health

Vegans eat more ultra-processed foods than any other diet. How bad is that really for health and the environment?

24/06/2023

My Europe Series

As criticism of foie gras grows, Spanish vegan version sees success

Foie gras has been a target for animal rights campaigners for many years.

24/01/2023

Green News

Why this UK university is going 100% vegan

“The worst effects of climate breakdown are already being experienced across the globe and industries like meat, fishing and dairy are undeniably a part of that,” Plant Based Universities warns.

29/11/2022

Food and Drink

What are Europe’s best restaurants for flexitarians?

This year's Barcelona Gastronomic Forum has ranked the top vegetable restaurants in the world. We look at some European fine dining for flexitarians.

13/11/2022

Green News

Vegan food boss accused of biting a man’s nose

Doug Ramsey - the Chief Operating Officer at vegan food giant Beyond Meat - was arrested for biting a man’s nose on Saturday.

20/09/2022

Green News

How to talk to a climate sceptic during a heatwave

The climate crisis can often be a divisive issue and leave us dreading conversations that come up with family - especially as the mercury rises.

25/07/2022

Green News

New menu at the chicken shop as fake meat brand launches in the UK

Which restaurants in the UK will soon be serving up Impossible Foods fake meat?

18/05/2022

Green News

Euroviews. Why is climate change being eclipsed by ‘bigger’ news stories?

While the media is busy covering the war in Ukraine, crucial climate reporting is going under the radar.

27/03/2022

Eco-Innovation

Are vegan eggs ready to hatch?

Can vegan eggs become as popular as plant-based milk and alternative meats?

06/03/2022

Living

‘Stronger erections and more stamina’: Do vegans have better sex?

We spoke to three people anonymously who identify as vegan, to get the lowdown on whether their love lives have improved since going plant-based.

20/02/2022

Green News

British pig farmers 'fear ruin' over Brexit and the rise of veganism

There is a butcher shortage in the UK, which is creating a slaughter backlog for many pig farmers.

31/01/2022

Living

This company wants to pay you and your dog €9000 to go vegan

If you're prepared to go plant-based for three months with your dog, you could earn a hefty sum.

28/01/2022

Green News

Euroviews. How to feed your hungry vegan this Christmas

With new plant-based products and dairy free options, there are more options than ever to put together your vegan Christmas meal

15/12/2021

Living

McDonald’s new solar powered restaurant branded ‘McGreenwash’

Hot on the heels of the McPlant burger, the chain has unveiled its first net zero build. But what about its biggest emission sources?

10/12/2021

Green News

Euroviews. I tried the new McPlant burger and 'it just tastes great'

My verdict on McDonald’s first-ever vegan meat burger, which launched in over 250 outlets in the UK this month.

20/10/2021

Taste

Vegan Recipe: Healthy, animal and eco friendly

Healthy vegan food is often referred to as bland, boring, expensive and inaccessible. The award-winning vegan eatery 'Little Erth' is challenging this perception. With their vegan recipes, they aim to showcase that plant-based food can be much tastier than fast co

21/08/2021

Green News

Euroviews. Why the Irish beef industry should surrender to ‘greener’ meatballs

The production of Irish beef uses more fertilisers to cultivate grassland, and the industry generally uses more energy. So why not go plant-based, says one animal rights expert?

11/07/2021

Green News

5 meat-free alternatives to the world's most expensive burger

Burger made with beluga caviar, king crab and Dom Pérignon costs €5000, but what are some environmentally friendly alternatives?

02/07/2021

Living

What is ‘meat disgust’ and why do we all experience it?

A new study shows how a ‘disgust’ for certain meats could be used to reduce animal consumption.

12/05/2021