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How Is Bacon Made?

Bacon is linked to several potential health risks, and not only because of nitrites

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a vegan strawberry galette with dairy-free whipped cream

10 Strawberry Recipes From Salads To Tarts

Find unique ways to use strawberries with these 10 recipes

24th April 2026

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a picture of almond tea cakes made with marzipan, apricot jam, and topped with flowers for your next tea party

10 Sweet Recipes For Your Next Tea Party
a vegan strawberry galette with dairy-free whipped cream

10 Strawberry Recipes From Salads To Tarts

Desserts
TVP meatball spaghetti with vegetable protein meatballs and a rich tomato sauce

Date Night TVP Meatball Spaghetti

Make this TVP meatball spaghetti for a high-protein vegan dinner that works well for date nights, group meals, and easy leftovers.

Dinner
vegan earth day burger for Earth Day, BBQs spring etc

This Earth Day Burger Is Completely Vegan

An Earth Day burger offers a plant-based take on a BBQ classic, paired with a dill-sriracha relish and sweet potato fries for a complete meal.

Dinner

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Bowl of vegan khao soi containing seared tofu, baked dumpling wrapper strips, cilantro, and lemon, in a coconut-curry broth

Ditch Ramen For This Rich, Creamy Vegan Khao Soi

Dinner
Photo shows a factory worker in blue gloves arranging pieces of pork before they are cut into thing bacon slices. How is bacon made?

How Is Bacon Made?

Animals
A plate of golden fried calamari rings made from konjac, using Miyoko Schinner's vegan calamari recipe.

The Vegan Calamari Recipe That Can Fool Even Seafood Lovers

Dinner
Photo shows a tractor and trailer spreading manure on a field. A new “Ammonia Map” shows that the UK’s pollution hotspots correlate with factory farms

UK’s Worst Ammonia Pollution Hotspots Correlate With Factory Farms

Environment

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Photo shows the soy, almond, and oat milk drinks produced as part of Walmart's Bettergoods line. A Florida class-action lawsuit is arguing that Walmart’s milk alternatives contain non-plant-based ingredients

$5 Million Lawsuit Alleges Walmart’s Dairy-Free Milk Isn’t Really Plant-Based

Culture
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, testifies during his confirmation hearing. RFK Jr has said that he once cut “the penis out of a road killed raccoon.”

RFK Jr Says He Once Cut Penis Off A ‘Road Killed Raccoon’

Animals

Opinion

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Photo shows Arash Yomtobian, the president and CEO of Mercy For Animals, an international nonprofit animal protection organization. He is also a global executive leader, an entrepreneur, and a longtime advocate for compassion. For Earth Day 2026, Yomtobian has written an op-ed about how making a positive change doesn't need to be about doing everything, it's just about doing something

This Earth Day, Progress Is In Your Hands

Arash Yomtobian, the president and CEO of Mercy For Animals, writes about the importance of small changes on Earth Day 2026 Earth Month
Plant Based News founder Klaus Mitchell sitting in some woods in front of some logs

How Media Trends Are Rewriting Public Health – And What You Can Do About It

Nutrition misinformation is rife on social media Opinion
A dog and a cat eating pet food

The Environmental Impact Of Dog And Cat Food: What You Need To Know

We talk a lot about human dietary change away from meat to combat the climate crisis. But what about the diets of our companion animals? Environment
Photo shows Robert F. Kennedy Junior, also known as RFK JrRobert F. Kennedy Junior, also known as RFK Jr

Why RFK Jr’s Position On Ultra-Processed Foods Is Problematic

RFK Jr is highly critical of ultra-processed foods – but has yet to comment on the damage done by animal products Law & Politics

Health & Fitness

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Photo shows a woman's hands as she prepares a salad with fresh fruits and vegetables and leafy greens. Vegetarians have “substantially lower” risk of five common types of cancer, according to a landmark new study.

Vegetarians Have ‘Substantially Lower’ Risk Of Developing 5 Types Of Cancer, Says Study

Headlines
Photo shows someone's hand as they hold up a carton of Oatly with the new "trust the processed" label addressing the oat milk's classification as a processed food

Oatly Adds ‘Trust The Processed’ Label To Milk Cartons

Food
Photo shows someone's hand holding up a glass of milk. Nine people are currently experiencing “serious illness” in Idaho after drinking raw dairy milk, and two children have been hospitalized

Raw Dairy Milk Causes Hospitalization And ‘Serious Illness’ In Idaho

Headlines
Photo shows Lenny Kravitz at an event. Lenny Kravitz is a longtime vegan and is well known for his defined physique, which may be due to his strict workout regime and all vegan, mostly raw diet. Here's what Lenny Kravitz eats to stay shredded.

This Is What Lenny Kravitz Eats To Stay Shredded At 61

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Environment

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Photo shows a tractor and trailer spreading manure on a field. A new “Ammonia Map” shows that the UK’s pollution hotspots correlate with factory farms

UK’s Worst Ammonia Pollution Hotspots Correlate With Factory Farms

Environment
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Photo shows Arash Yomtobian, the president and CEO of Mercy For Animals, an international nonprofit animal protection organization. He is also a global executive leader, an entrepreneur, and a longtime advocate for compassion. For Earth Day 2026, Yomtobian has written an op-ed about how making a positive change doesn't need to be about doing everything, it's just about doing something

This Earth Day, Progress Is In Your Hands

Earth Month
Photo shows a large western lowland gorilla, the same subspecies as the Bristol Zoo gorillas who were just moved to their new home in a conservation park

Surviving Bristol Zoo Gorillas Finally Move To New Home

Animals
Photo shows someone working in a field of green plants. A global shift towards plant-based diets could help to reshape the agricultural sector and reduce labour costs, according to new research

Global Shift To Plant-Based Diets Could Revolutionize Farming And Reduce Labor

Environment

Animals

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Photo shows a factory worker in blue gloves arranging pieces of pork before they are cut into thing bacon slices. How is bacon made?

How Is Bacon Made?

Bacon is linked to several potential health risks, and not only because of nitrites Animals
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, testifies during his confirmation hearing. RFK Jr has said that he once cut “the penis out of a road killed raccoon.”

RFK Jr Says He Once Cut Penis Off A ‘Road Killed Raccoon’

RFK Jr said that he cut off the raccoon's genitals to "study them later" Animals
Photo shows the Cardiff Crown Court, where Evan Williams, a Welsh Grand National-winning horse trainer was convicted for grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent - he will be jailed for three years

Welsh Grand National-Winning Trainer Jailed For GBH With Intent

Evan Williams was convicted by a unanimous jury after attacking a 72-year-old dog walker with a hockey stick Animals
Photo shows a pack of hounds running along a paved road lined with cars just behind a huntsman on horseback in a red coat. The UK government has launched a consultation on its proposed trail hunting ban and is asking for feedback from the public, as well as anti-hunting and pro-hunting groups.

You Can Help End Trail Hunting In England And Wales Today

The UK government is asking for feedback on its proposed trail hunting ban Animals

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Photo shows someone's arm as they stand behind a bottle of Huel on a kitchen worktop. Danone SA has agreed to buy Huel, a leading plant-based protein brand based in the UK, for €1 billion

Danone Buys Huel In €1 Billion Deal As Consumers Seek Functional Plant Protein

Alternative Protein
Photo shows a young woman holding a pack of processed meat in one hand and looking at her phone in the other while shopping in a supermarket. Sales of nitrite-cured bacon have dropped significantly as consumers look to avoid the controversial additive over its links to cancer risk.

Nitrite-Cured Bacon Sales Plummet By £18.7 Million Due To Cancer Fears

Business

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Bowl of vegan khao soi containing seared tofu, baked dumpling wrapper strips, cilantro, and lemon, in a coconut-curry broth

Ditch Ramen For This Rich, Creamy Vegan Khao Soi

Dinner
Photo shows a factory worker in blue gloves arranging pieces of pork before they are cut into thing bacon slices. How is bacon made?

How Is Bacon Made?

Animals
Herby Edamame And Sun-Dried Tomato Sandwich with fresh arugula

Herby Edamame And Sun-Dried Tomato Sandwich

Breakfast
Photo shows the soy, almond, and oat milk drinks produced as part of Walmart's Bettergoods line. A Florida class-action lawsuit is arguing that Walmart’s milk alternatives contain non-plant-based ingredients

$5 Million Lawsuit Alleges Walmart’s Dairy-Free Milk Isn’t Really Plant-Based

Culture

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