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Join us for this week's Women Founder Wednesday Preview! 🙌🏼 Women Founder Wednesday is a weekly newsletter by Vegan Women Summit, featuring over a dozen stories of women founders in the future of food, fashion, beauty, and biotechnology. 👑 Our newsletter reaches the inboxes of over 30,000 sustainable founders, investors, consumers, and more. 🌍 Check out this week's highlights, then subscribe to the full newsletter to get the full weekly digest every Wednesday. 👇🏼 #sustainable #founders #women

🍔 Slutty Vegan, founded by CEO Pinky Cole, has built a $100 million empire, known for its indulgent food and cheeky branding. During a Fortune Magazine panel, Cole shared her insights on maintaining growth despite a reported decline in the plant-based market. Slutty Vegan’s success, she explained, comes from appealing largely to non-vegans—70% of its customers are not vegan, drawn to try the brand’s unique, fun experience. Expanding to over 12 locations, including Atlanta’s airport, Slutty Vegan emphasizes delivering “good experiences” as a way to attract repeat customers. Do you think more vegan restaurants should focus on appealing to non-vegans? Read the full article at the link below. 🔗

🐮 HappyCow, the world’s largest vegan dining platform, marks its 25th anniversary. Founded in 1999, it now lists over 10,000 vegan restaurants across 185 countries and has over 4 million app downloads. Despite the pandemic, the platform saw growth, with thousands of new vegan venues added yearly. On November 25, HappyCow will release its 2025 Top Vegan-Friendly Cities Report, highlighting cities with the most diverse vegan options. Have you ever used HappyCow to find vegan dining options while travelling? Read the full article at the link in the comments. 🔗

🌱 World Vegan Day, launched in 1994 by Louise Wallis to celebrate The Vegan Society’s 50th anniversary, has grown into a global event that promotes the benefits of veganism. Over 30 years, veganism has moved from the fringes to the mainstream, aided by increased media coverage, new plant-based food options, and advocacy initiatives like Veganuary. Maisie Stedman of The Vegan Society highlights their work in education, legal rights, and nutritional guidance, emphasizing the Society’s role in making veganism more accessible and respected worldwide. What do you think has been the most impactful factor in bringing veganism into the mainstream? Read the full article at the link below. 🔗

🎥 The documentary Food for Profit by Giulia Innocenzi and Pablo D’Ambrosi reveals corruption in Europe’s meat and dairy industry, sparking public outrage and MEP resignations. Screening in London and Brighton this month, it explores political influence, environmental harm, and animal exploitation. Each showing includes a Q&A with D’Ambrosi and activists like Veganuary’s Matthew Glover. In light of the revelations in Food for Profit, how can the vegan community amplify awareness and drive change within the agrifood industry? Read the full article at the link below. 🔗

☕️ Starbucks will drop its extra charge for non-dairy milk in the U.S. and Canada starting November 7th, as part of the new CEO’s plan to simplify the menu and reconnect with customers. This change aligns with rising demand for plant-based milk and follows years of activist pressure. Starbucks hopes the move will boost customer loyalty amid declining sales. Does Starbucks’ decision to make non-dairy milk free make them a more appealing option for you as a vegan? Read the full article at the link below. 🔗

Join us for this week's Women Founder Wednesday Preview! 🙌🏼 Women Founder Wednesday is a weekly newsletter by Vegan Women Summit, featuring over a dozen stories of women founders in the future of food, fashion, beauty, and biotechnology. 👑 Our newsletter reaches the inboxes of over 30,000 sustainable founders, investors, consumers, and more. 🌍 Check out this week's highlights, then subscribe to the full newsletter to get the full weekly digest every Wednesday. 👇🏼 #sustainable #founders #women

🥦 A new study recommends a “Universal Food Guide” that promotes a whole foods, low-fat plant-based diet as the healthiest option for national dietary guidelines. Backed by evidence, it suggests daily servings of legumes, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts, while discouraging animal products and debunking myths about the necessity of dairy and meat. Do you think national dietary guidelines should prioritize a whole foods, plant-based diet to improve public health and reduce environmental impact? Read the full article at the link in the comments. 🔗

🍟 Mike Tyson has invested in plant-based fast food chain Mr. Charlie’s to support its US and international expansion. Known for promoting veganism, Tyson is aligned with Mr. Charlie’s mission to provide plant-based options while offering jobs to people from disadvantaged backgrounds. With locations in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sydney, Mr. Charlie’s aims to rapidly expand through franchises. How important is it to you that plant-based brands like Mr. Charlie’s also focus on social impact? Read the full article at the link below. 🔗