The swine flu pandemic probably started in an intensive pork-production unit, where pigs are ‘grown’ for their meat. The cramped conditions and unnatural practices in factory farms provide the ideal breeding ground for diseases such as BSE, avian flu, …
It is with great regret that we announce the death of Harry Mather, one of the great pioneering vegans of our time. His contribution was immense and spanned nearly half a century. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him, whether as a Vegan Society …
INFORMATION OFFICER VACANCY Applications are invited for the post of Information Officer. The successful applicant would report to the Head of Information. This is an office-based role working a 37½ -hour week Monday to Friday but may involve occasional …
UN says global sustainability will 'only be possible' with a shift 'away from animal products' A new report [1] from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has concluded that a global shift away from eating meat and dairy is the …
On Sat 17 Jul 2010, New Scientist magazine ran as a cover story, "What happens if we all quit meat? Why eating greens won't save the world." by Bob Holmes (pp28-31 http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20727691.200-veggieworld-why-eating- …
Nigel Winter, CEO of The Vegan Society, has written to the CEO of Ofcom (the independent regulator for the UK communications industries) concerning the rights of vegans on UK TV and radio programmes. Ed Richards Chief Executive Officer Ofcom Riverside …
The Vegan Society has entered the Great North Run 2010 to finally and completely smash the tired old myth of the 'weedy vegan'. The fifteen vegan runners have won their places in Team Vegan against stiff competition. Team Vegan is captained by …
"[T]here is a strong environmental case for switching from meat to plant-based alternatives." Edited extracts from a letter by The Vegan Society have been published - along with other critical letters - in the Sat 7 Aug 2010 edition (paper online …
George Monbiot on veganism - our reply The Vegan Society have submitted the following letter to the UK Guardian newspaper Letters Editor (letters@guardian.co.uk): FOR PUBLICATION On Mon 6 Sep 2010, The Guardian published George Monbiot's 'Comment …
Our AGM 2010 is on Sat 20 Nov in Birmingham, UK. Only Members of The Vegan Society may attend - only Full Members may vote: Find out how to join. Our new film, 'Making the Connection' will be previewing from 11:30, and there is a Local Contacts …
Beechen Cliff School in Bath have become the first school to join the respected Vegan 'Sunflower Standard' scheme. Second Chef at the secondary school, Enzo Russo, has created a varied, nutritious vegan menu which is also delicious. Featured vegan …
Really Healthy Planet Eating is Vegan Amanda Baker, PR Officer at the The Vegan Society [1] was interviewed on BBC Radio Leeds today (Tue 19 Oct 2010)[2]. Amanda discussed tasty, healthy, planet-friendly vegan diets with presenter Alex Belfield. She was …
Do you have to choose between a healthy, fun, modern lifestyle and a fair, sustainable, compassionate lifestyle? No, you can have it all! "Making the Connection" is a new film which invites you on a journey - together with a chef, a farmer, an MP …
Team Vegan ready to rock the Great North Run Team Vegan are preparing to smash the tired old myth of the 'weedy vegan', in the Great North Run 2010. Amanda Baker from The Vegan Society says, “Good vegan diets can support impressive athletic …
Our global food system needs a fundamental re-design, a major UK Government Foresight report[1] has concluded. The Future of Food and Farming highlights that feeding grain to farmed animals undermines sustainable food supply, and also fuels competition for …
Free Personal Coaching for a Healthy New Way of Eating Why not choose a tasty and healthy new way to eat – with a little help from some friends? Get personalised support, recipes, nutrition guidance and much more – all free, with The Vegan Pledge. The …
