A few months ago, we shared the incredible news that Subway introduced vegan menu items in 400 stores throughout Washington, DC and Los Angeles — and now we have even more good news: More than 1,000 Subway locations now offer the popular all-vegan Black Bean and Malibu Garden subs — in addition to DC and Los Angeles, you can find …
In another sign that vegan eating has hit the mainstream, Wendy’s, the third largest hamburger chain in the U.S., announced that its testing a new black bean veggie burger. Just days after Steve-O launched a petition on Change.org asking Wendy’s to offer a veggie burger, the Columbus Dispatch reported that two locations in Wendy’s hometown of Columbus, Ohio are currently …
This April 22 marks the 45th anniversary of Earth Day, which aims empower individuals to take meaningful actions in their everyday lives that collectively contribute to the preservation of our planet. As the founder of Earth Day, late Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson, explained: “Our goal is not just an environment of clean air and water and scenic beauty. The objective …
When it comes to media buzz and what people are talking about online, vegan beats out Coca-Cola. A recent article in Food Navigator highlights the increasing popularity of vegan eating in the U.S. And there’s more good news. Research in the Nutrition Business Journal reveals that meat-, dairy- and egg-free eating is hitting the mainstream: Nearly half of consumers associate …
In 2006, MUSE school in Calabasas, California opened its doors as a nonprofit learning center with a focus on educating students about our shared responsibility to protect the planet. Factoring in the environmental degradation caused by a meat-centric diet, it’s fitting that the school will be rolling out an all-vegan menu this fall, making it the first vegan school in the …
Considered one of the leading foodservice industry trade publications, Nation’s Restaurant News names ten “Breakout Brands” each year that it defines as “cutting edge restaurant concepts that are set to redefine foodservice” — and for 2015, the all-vegan restaurant chain, Native Foods made the list! Right from the get-go, the article establishes that meat-free eating is gaining momentum, even among meat-eaters: “Those …
Sweet Earth Small miracles happen every day, but few would ever imagine a key player moving from the front lines of the Burger King and PepsiCo industrial food wars (multi-million dollar Super Bowl commercials included) to the socially-conscious creation of a plant-based sustainable foods company. But that’s exactly what Brian Swette recently did. The move from Burger King to plant-based …
It may seem counter-intuitive for zombies to choose a meat-free diet – after all, their survival is rooted in the consumption of brain and guts, right? Well, turns out that while zombies may still eat flesh, the actors who play zombies on TV are going in a different direction with their real life diets. According to media reports, the cast …
It’s FALL! And, for the next few days (through October 15th), it’s also National Hispanic Heritage Month. You know what that means: its time to warm up from the inside out with some amazing Latin-inspired recipes, to which we say, Viva Vegan! Known for vibrant colors and citrusy-hot flavors, we can almost guarantee you already know and love something from …