Vegan chef makes history!

What’s Happening?

🛒Tesco Says It’s In Its ‘Second Phase’ Of Plant-Based Growth

• Tesco is experiencing a resurgence in demand for plant-based foods, driven by flexitarians seeking to make more informed dietary choices.

• The supermarket chain has noted a significant increase in sales of vegan products, including a 100% rise in vegan fish alternatives and a 20% rise in plant-based steaks and "chicken" breasts since the start of 2024.

• This shift is part of what Tesco describes as the 'second phase' of plant-based growth, underlining a broader trend towards reduced meat consumption and increased interest in plant-based diets in the UK.

🏷️Don’t take the risk: Allergy UK collaborates with FSA on vegan labelling campaign

• Allergy UK and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) launched a campaign highlighting the risks of relying solely on vegan labelling for individuals with food allergies.

• Research showed that 62% of people allergic to animal-based products trust vegan-labelled foods to be safe, despite potential cross-contamination risks.

• The campaign stresses the importance of checking Precautionary Allergen Labels (PAL) on vegan products to ensure they are safe for those with specific food allergies.

🍴UK’s most-climate friendly school dinners announced

• Waltham Forest Catering and Plant-based School Kitchens were named as winners in the first National Champions of ProVeg School Plates Awards, announced by Chris Packham.

• The awards recognise efforts to serve more vegetarian and vegan foods in schools, reducing emissions and promoting sustainable eating among children.

• Waltham Forest Catering, serving London borough schools, and Plant-based School Kitchens, offering a fully plant-based menu at Our Lady of Sion School, were highlighted for their innovative approaches to school dining.

🧑‍🍳Vegan chef makes history after winning fish challenge with vegan dish on Great British Menu

• Kirk Haworth, the first vegan chef on the "Great British Menu," won the fish challenge with a plant-based dish, achieving one of the highest regional scores in the show's history.

• He showcased innovative vegan dishes inspired by the Olympics, impressing judges with flavourful and nutritionally analysed meals.

• Haworth's plant-based approach challenged traditional cooking norms on the show, demonstrating the potential of vegan cuisine in mainstream culinary competitions.

🧑‍⚕️Choosing Quorn over meat can lower cholesterol as effectively as Mediterranean diet, says study

• A study indicates that choosing Quorn over meat can reduce cholesterol as effectively as a Mediterranean diet.

• Consuming 180g of Quorn products daily led to a 10% reduction in 'bad' LDL cholesterol over four weeks.

• This research suggests a simple dietary swap to Quorn can significantly benefit heart health and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Watch & Learn

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