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🍦 Comprital has introduced PURE VEGAN, a new line of clean-label, lactose-free ice cream bases designed for vegan and lactose-intolerant consumers. The range includes three bases, all made with natural ingredients and no artificial flavorings. Comprital, part of the Italcanditi Group since 2020, is committed to plant-based innovation and offers over 160 vegan ice cream solutions. How important are clean-label and natural ingredient products to you when choosing vegan or lactose-free ice cream? Read the full article at the link below. 🔗

🐓 Factory farming endangers human health by exposing workers and nearby residents to respiratory diseases, infections, and cancer due to air pollution from waste and chemicals. Overuse of antibiotics in the industry is linked to significant human deaths and potential future pandemics. Environmentally, factory farming causes severe pollution and flooding, driven by the large-scale production of animal feed. Conservationists and nonprofits urge urgent changes in food systems to address these health and environmental issues. Given the significant health and environmental risks associated with factory farming, what steps do you think should be taken to address these issues effectively? Read the full article at the link below. 🔗

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🦧 Dr. Jane Goodall, appearing on The Today Show for her 90th birthday, urged people to consider the ethical impacts of their purchases on humans, animals, and the environment. She emphasized the importance of buying products that do not harm the environment, exploit animals, or involve unfair labor practices, even if they cost more. Goodall, a long-time advocate for conservation and climate activism, has been a vegetarian for over 50 years due to her stance against animal agriculture. She founded the Jane Goodall Institute in 1977, which focuses on various environmental and animal welfare issues. What steps can you take in your daily life to ensure your purchases align with ethical and sustainable practices as advocated by Dr. Jane Goodall? Read the full article at the link below. 🔗

📕 Ruby Bhogal from The Great British Bake Off has released “One Bake Two Ways”, a cookbook featuring 50 recipes with both traditional and plant-based versions. Inspired by social media feedback and her mostly vegetarian upbringing, Bhogal aims to introduce plant-based baking using simple, natural ingredients. What are your thoughts on cookbooks that offer both traditional and plant-based versions of recipes? Read the full article at the link below. 🔗

🌱 V-Label has certified over 70,000 products from 4,800 companies, surpassing other alternative protein labels. Since January 2023, certifications have increased by 40%, and licensees by 11%. Established in 1995 in Switzerland and backed by the European Vegetarian Union, V-Label covers food, cosmetics, and household items. Companies must follow a set process to obtain the label for specific products. How do you think the increase in V-Label certifications will impact consumer choices and the market for vegan and vegetarian products? Read the full article at the link below. 🔗

🧀 A UK biotech company, has unlocked the sexual cycle of *Penicillium camemberti*, enabling the creation of new strains for tastier vegan Brie and Camembert cheeses. This breakthrough allows for greater genetic diversity and improved flavors, textures, and colors. They are also developing *Penicillium roqueforti* strains for vegan dairy and collaborates with partners like Formo and VBITES®. The company has secured funding, including a £280K Innovate UK Smart Grant, to bridge the quality gap in vegan dairy products. Are you excited for the future of vegan cheese? Read the full article at the link below. 🔗

🥛 The terms "dairy-free" and "non-dairy" are often used interchangeably, but they have different implications. "Dairy-free" typically means no milk or milk-derived ingredients, but it has no legal definition and may still contain traces due to cross-contamination. "Non-dairy" has a regulatory definition and can include small amounts of milk-derived ingredients like casein. All vegan products are dairy-free, but not all dairy-free products are vegan as they might contain other animal ingredients. Have you ever been confused by the terms "dairy-free" and "non-dairy" on food labels? Read the full article at the link in the comments. 🔗