Opinion
Bord Bia has just been handed a wonderful opportunity to spread the gospel for Ireland’s animal-based food sectors.
Agri-Business
Hilton Food Group has reached agreement to acquire the remaining 50% of its joint venture partner, leading vegan manufacturer Dalco Food B.V..
Rural Life
Vegans, vegetarians and pescatarians may be at higher risk of bone fractures, compared with meat eaters, according to a new Oxford study.
The topic of vegan diets - and intake of protein was addressed at a discussion held in UCD yesterday, Thursday, February 27.
Agri Politics
The company behind the Go Vegan World campaign needs to publish where its money comes from, according to the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA).
Sheep
A number activists recently attempted to impede on a farmer bringing sheep to a factory in the UK - while police watched on.
"If people want to be vegans, let them but make sure you don't drive people from the middle ground that way," said Dr. Paddy Wall.
The UK's National Health Service has been accused of being "discriminatory" by a vegan society for its Healthy Start voucher scheme.
A complaint made to the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) in relation to two RTE programmes discussing vegan diets has been rejected.
A butcher shop in Co. Waterford has voiced frustration and sadness following an unannounced vegan protest directly outside its premises.
Pig/Poultry
The Advertising Standards Authority has banned a "misleading" cinema advert from vegan campaign group Viva! in the UK.
The twins behind the 'Happy Pear' brand have sought a meeting with Agriculture Minister, Michael Creed, to discuss starting a community farm.
A part-time farmer who plans to migrate from dry stock to a plant-based operation, who has a wind turbine, Colm O'Dowd's outlook is broad.
Former President Mary Robinson has come under fire after making comments in recent days in relation to the consumption of meat.
Parents in Italy who subject their child to a vegan diet could face anywhere between one to six years imprisonment under a proposed new bill.
