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The Vegan Society Press Releases

136 Press Releases
  • Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:06 GMT

    Information Officer Vacancy

    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 …

    Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry
  • Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:06 GMT

    UN calls for shift 'away from animal products'

    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 …

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  • Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:06 GMT

    New Scientist - vegan for the planet

    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- …

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  • Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:06 GMT

    The UK Equality Act: Letter to Ofcom

    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 …

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  • Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:06 GMT

    Vegans bid for Great North Run success

    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 …

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  • Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:06 GMT

    New Scientist - our reply published

    "[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 …

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  • Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:06 GMT

    George Monbiot - our reply

    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 …

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  • Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:06 GMT

    Vegan Society AGM 2010

    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 …

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  • Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:06 GMT

    First Vegan Sunflower Standard School

    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 …

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  • Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:06 GMT

    Vegan Fiona Oakes wins GNR 'Womens Masses'

    Vegan Fiona Oakes has won the Great North Run 2010 main women's race, coming first of all the women starting with 'The Masses'. Fiona finished the Great North Run - the world's largest half-marathon - in 1 hour 20 min 51 sec. Media Contact …

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  • Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:06 GMT

    Vegan Fiona Oakes triumphs in Great North Run

    Vegan Fiona Oakes won the Great North Run 2010 “Women’s Masses” race in 1 hr 20 min 51 sec. Fiona finished ahead of former 10K World Champion and Olympic silver medallist, Liz McColgan (1 h 25 m 9 s), six other Elite Women and seven of the Elite Men. Fiona …

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  • Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

    Vegan Healthy Planet Eating

    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 …

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  • Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

    Making the Connection

    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 …

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  • Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

    Team Vegan to rock Great North Run

    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 …

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  • Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

    Plants at the heart

    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 …

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  • Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

    Take The Vegan Pledge

    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 …

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  • Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

    Ask Google to Doodle for World Vegan Day

    Will you tell Google why you'd love a World Vegan Day Google Doodle?  World Vegan Day celebrates and proclaims all that is great about veganism. It's an ideal time to share the benefits of being vegan - for humans, for our health, and to tackle …

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  • Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

    Vacancy: Education Officer

    Applications are invited for the post of Education Officer. The successful applicant would report to the Head of Information. The role is based at our Birmingham office working a 37½ -hour week Monday to Friday but may involve occasional weekend and …

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  • Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

    The Vegan Society Awards 2011

    The Vegan Society Awards 2011 are now open for nominations ! Delicious food, refreshing drinks, and sparkling arrays of fashion and utility products are competiting for the honours. The Vegan Society Awards 2011 will recognize the best planet-kind, animal- …

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  • Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

    Vegans arrested in Spain

    The Vegan Society call on the Spanish authorities to respect the rights of the vegans recently arrested in Spain. These rights include the provision of adequate vegan-suitable food and toiletries, as well as humane treatment whilst in detention. We further …

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