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Veganism

'Dublin Bus thrashing Irish agriculture' with veganism adverts

Rural Life

almost 3 years ago

'Dublin Bus thrashing Irish agriculture' with veganism adverts

Independent TD Michael Collins has called on Dublin Bus management to "immediately remove"...

US study finds meat alternatives are 'not nutritionally interchangeable'

Beef

over 4 years ago

US study finds meat alternatives are 'not nutritionally interchangeable'

A comparison of grass-fed meat and plant-based meat alternatives has found significant nutritional differences compared to the real deal.

Is 'eating our way out of climate change' a runner?

Environment

over 4 years ago

Is 'eating our way out of climate change' a runner?

"Eating our way out of climate change" would not have a major impact on climate action, according to US scientist Dr. Frank Mitloehner.

Blue Peter executives row back over meat-free challenge

Rural Life

over 4 years ago

Blue Peter executives row back over meat-free challenge

Blue Peter bosses appear to have rowed back over a nationwide challenge in which children were...

Blue Peter angers agri-food groups over green badge challenge

Rural Life

over 4 years ago

Blue Peter angers agri-food groups over green badge challenge

Children's TV programme Blue Peter has angered agri-food bodies with its new 'Green badge' challenge, encouraging children to go meat-free.

Agri-Business

over 4 years ago

ASA reviewing more than 100 Oatly complaints

The Advertising Standards Authority, has said it is still reviewing more than 100 complaints challenging environmental claims made by Oatly.

ASA reviewing more than 100 Oatly complaints

N.Ireland

over 4 years ago

Dale Farm suppliers hit out at 'meat-free Monday' post

Dale Farm suppliers have hit out at the dairy processor after it posted on social media offering "meat-free Monday inspiration".

Dale Farm suppliers hit out at 'meat-free Monday' post

Rural Life

about 5 years ago

'No limits' on proportion of animal-derived ingredients allowed in vegan foods - FSAI

The FSAI has warned consumers who are allergic or intolerant to animal-derived food of the possible dangers of consuming 'vegan' products.

'No limits' on proportion of animal-derived ingredients allowed in vegan foods - FSAI

Environment

over 5 years ago

Veganism, environment and agriculture: Engagement online is 'explosive'

Whether you perceive it is as informative or just noisy, there is absolutely no avoiding the seismic food debate online.

Veganism, environment and agriculture: Engagement online is 'explosive'

Rural Life

over 5 years ago

Depression and self-harm more prevalent among 'meat abstainers'

Research carried out in the US indicates that people who avoid eating meat are more at risk of depression, self-harm and related issues.

Depression and self-harm more prevalent among 'meat abstainers'

Pig/Poultry

almost 6 years ago

UK TV authority receives over 350 complaints for 'How to Steal Pigs'

The UK's broadcasting authority, Ofcom, has received over 350 complaints for a documentary titled 'How to Steal Pigs and Influence People'.

UK TV authority receives over 350 complaints for 'How to Steal Pigs'

Beef

almost 6 years ago

UFU members 'outraged' over vegan ads on bus

The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) says that some of its members are "outraged" over vegan ads appearing on Translink buses in Northern Ireland.

UFU members 'outraged' over vegan ads on bus

Pig/Poultry

almost 6 years ago

ICSA criticises 'scandalous' Channel 4 programme

A television programme due to be broadcast on Channel 4 tonight, Tuesday, January 14, has been heavily criticised by the ICSA.

ICSA criticises 'scandalous' Channel 4 programme

Beef

about 6 years ago

'If you choose to be vegan, don't blame others for eating meat'

Choosing to turn vegan for climate change reasons doesn't give people the right to appoint blame at meat eaters, a commissioner has stated.

'If you choose to be vegan, don't blame others for eating meat'

Rural Life

over 6 years ago

Video: Activist almost killed after locking neck to factory line

A vegan activist has had a lucky escape after he locked his neck to a processing line and found himself in distress when it started moving.

Video: Activist almost killed after locking neck to factory line

Dairy

over 6 years ago

Lakeland chief on veganism: 'We must challenge misinformation'

The dairy industry must continue to tackle misinformation arising from the "agenda" of veganism, according to Michael Hanley.

Lakeland chief on veganism: 'We must challenge misinformation'

Agri Politics

over 6 years ago

An Taisce programme slammed for 'anti-livestock ethos'

The “anti-dairy and anti-livestock” ethos contained in An Taisce’s Green Schools Programme has been condemned by the ICMSA.

An Taisce programme slammed for 'anti-livestock ethos'

Environment

over 6 years ago

IFA calls for An Taisce 'propaganda' pack to be 'withdrawn from schools'

An Taisce's green schools teacher resource pack, which encourages students to eat less meat, "should be withdrawn immediately" says the IFA.

IFA calls for An Taisce 'propaganda' pack to be 'withdrawn from schools'

Agri Politics

about 7 years ago

Farming falsehoods: 'The level of vilification is out of control'

The level of "misinformation" being peddled about agriculture, farmers and the source of food is "out of control", a farm leader has warned.

Farming falsehoods: 'The level of vilification is out of control'

Dairy

over 7 years ago

UK bans 'misleading' vegan ad 'linking cow's milk to cancer'

An advertisement campaign initiated by a UK vegan group has been banned by UK authorities for falsely linking cow's milk to cancer.

UK bans 'misleading' vegan ad 'linking cow's milk to cancer'

Dairy

over 7 years ago

'Veganism is not a threat - it could be an opportunity'

Glanbia does not see veganism as a threat to but instead views it "through a lens of opportunity", managing director Siobhan Talbot says. 

'Veganism is not a threat - it could be an opportunity'

Dairy

over 7 years ago

Popularity of veganism being watched 'very closely' by Ornua

The popularity of veganism is something that is being watched very closely by Ornua, according to the group's CEO Kevin Lane.

Popularity of veganism being watched 'very closely' by Ornua

N.Ireland

almost 8 years ago

Northern Ireland farmers take on Vegan Society

A Northern Ireland farming lobby body has took on one of the biggest vegan organisations in the world - the Vegan Society.

Northern Ireland farmers take on Vegan Society

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