UK Live Exports Ban Set to Finally Become Law

Welcome to the VedgyVoice. This week we have:

• 🚢 ‘Historic’ UK Live Exports Ban Is Finally Becoming Law

• 🧑‍🔬 Biodiversity Loss Driver Of Infectious Disease Outbreaks

• 🍄 Mycoprotein a Sustainable Superfood & Nutrient Powerhouse

• 🎬 Jane Goodall And Leonardo DiCaprio To Produce Live Action Film

• 🛍️ Oyster Mushroom Protein, Tesco and Walmart Product Launches

• 🥗 Simon Hill on Key Components of a Well-Rounded Plant-Based Diet

• 🍳 Amazing Vegan ‘Egg’ Breakfast Dishes to Try This Weekend

📰 What’s Happening?

‘Historic’ UK Live Exports Ban Is Finally Becoming Law

• The UK has passed a landmark law banning the export of live farmed animals for slaughter or fattening after a 50-year campaign.

• The Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act aims to end the suffering caused by long, stressful journeys that often result in exhaustion or death for animals.

• This victory was achieved through persistent efforts, including protests, rallies, undercover investigations, and support from celebrities like Dame Joanna Lumley.

New Study Names Biodiversity Loss As The Main Driver Of Infectious Disease Outbreaks

• A new study identifies biodiversity loss as the primary driver of infectious disease outbreaks, surpassing other factors like climate change and chemical pollution.

• The meta-analysis reviewed nearly 1,000 studies, finding that biodiversity loss, climate change, and invasive species significantly increase disease spread.

• Urban areas, with better sanitation, experience fewer disease outbreaks, but all global change drivers, including urbanisation, indirectly contribute to the problem.

Study Finds Mycoprotein a Sustainable Superfood & Nutrient Powerhouse

• The VTT study highlights mycoprotein as a sustainable superfood, offering both digestible proteins and dietary fibres, unlike meat.

• Mycoproteins showed superior protein digestibility, with PEKILO standing out at 56-77%, outperforming Quorn.

• Consuming mycoprotein increases beneficial gut bacteria, promoting gut health and reducing risks linked to a high red meat diet.

Jane Goodall And Leonardo DiCaprio To Produce Live Action Film Told From Dog And Wolf’s Perspective

• Jane Goodall and Leonardo DiCaprio are producing "Howl," a live-action film about a former family dog and a young wolf, told from the animals' perspectives.

• The film aims to shift perceptions of wolves, highlighting their need to coexist with humans and countering the "big bad wolf" stereotype.

• "Howl" is expected to offer an engaging and transformative view of the natural world, with an anticipated release in 2026.

🛍️ New Products

MYCO Launches First Burgers and Sausages Made from ‘Hooba’ Oyster Mushroom Protein LINK

Welsh Brand Do Goodly Secures Tesco Listing for Plant-Based Meal Pots LINK

Walmart’s New Plant-Based House Label Bettergoods LINK

✌️ Did You Know?

The term "vegan" was coined in 1944 by Donald Watson and his wife Dorothy. They formed the Vegan Society in the UK to promote a lifestyle that avoids all forms of animal exploitation and cruelty.

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🎬 Watch & Learn

What is a TRUE Healthy Vegan Diet? | Simon Hill and Mari Llewellyn

Simon Hill discusses the key components of a well-rounded plant-based diet.

🧑‍🍳 What’s Cooking?

On a recent trip to Berlin I had the most incredible Tofu Scramble for breakfast from a cafe next door to our hotel. I’ve made plenty of tofu scramble at home but have always used firm tofu. But this one was made using silken tofu and it made me realise I’ve been missing out! Below is a great silken tofu scramble recipe plus a couple of other inventive vegan ‘egg’ options for your weekend breakfast. 🍳

Silken Tofu Scramble Soft or silken tofu lends a fluffy texture more similar to real scrambled eggs than the classic firm tofu.

Eggs Benedict Casserole Vegan egg casserole loaded with veggie goodness baked in one pan along with vegan “egg” made from blended tofu.

Fried Vegan Eggs They really do have that “eggy” taste and the texture of the egg white especially is spot on.

Vegan Omelette Delicious vegan omelette - ready in a flash for a quick lunch or breakfast!

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