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The Ultimate Guide to vegan and sustainable grocery stores in Hong Kong

We’ve combed the city for the most ethical and vegan-friendly groceries. Here's our Ultimate Guide to plant-based and sustainable grocery stores in Hong Kong. When...

Traditional Chinese medicine: The ethics behind using animal and wildlife products

Although traditional Chinese medicine remains a cultural pillar in China, the practice has a dire effect on animals and wildlife, and its efficacy is...

Chinese fast-food chain to roll out vegan OmniPork wontons nationwide after successful launch

The vegan OmniPork dumplings sold out within a week in some locations of China's JiXiang Wonton, which now plans to roll out the dumplings...

Wagashi: The traditional Japanese plant-based confections going global

  Wagashi are traditional Japanese confections that happen to be vegan, generally using agar-agar. Now, it's making its way onto the global culinary scene.  Wagashi (和菓子)...

The Ultimate Guide to vegan food in Seoul

From vegan temple food to street classics, there's something for everyone in South Korea's capital. Here's the Ultimate Guide to off-the-beaten-path vegan food in...

PETA exposé shows civets, intermediaries for SARS, still sold in Asian live markets

A PETA Asia investigation has found live markets that sell civets, intermediaries for the SARS coronavirus, and farms that cage them for Kopi Luwak...

Veganism in Bangladesh: The founder of the country’s first vegan eatery breaks it down

Can Bangladesh's food landscape become more vegan while still maintaining the essence of its traditional delicacies? The Bangu Vegan's Rubaiya Ahmad explains it all. Before...

8 Indian street food dishes that are traditionally vegan

India's street food is renowned worldwide for its bold, diverse flavours. Here are eight Indian street food dishes that are vegan. India, a country of...

Indian photographer Kira Issar on ecofeminism, religion, veganism and art

Indian photographer and vegan Kira Issar talks about her plant-based journey, its portrayal as an elitist lifestyle, and why she identifies as an ecofeminist. Kira...

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Asda on becoming the UK’s first retailer to launch an ambient vegan aisle

British supermarket Asda speaks to The Vegan Review about its new ambient vegan aisle, months after releasing its fresh Plant Based range. Asda is the...

Oatly considering 2021 IPO that could value it at $5 billion, reports Bloomberg

After the Blackstone investment in July, Oatly is now said to be planning an IPO in 2021, which could bring its value to $5...

SpiceBox: Vegan Indian cuisine paying homage to British curry houses

Grace Regan, the founder of vegan Indian curry house SpiceBox, talks about her passion for the food, spices, inspirations and colours of India. Tucked away...

Spiritual veganism: Do religion and plant-based lifestyles go hand-in-hand?

Followers of some spiritual paths, professing love and compassion, are traditionally reluctant to adapt to an ever-changing world that increasingly recognises the physical, mental...
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