Australia to end live export of sheep following decades of campaigning

Welcome to the VedgyVoice. This week we have:

• 🐏 Australia to end live export of sheep

• 💶 Vegan cheese company receives €1.3M funding

• 🥓 Plant-Based meat production in Germany rose by 17% in 2023

• 🛍️ The Latest Plant-Based Product Releases to Hit the Shelves

• 🥪 3 Plant Based Sandwiches EVERYONE will LOVE

• 🍛 Superstar starchy recipes that you need to try

📰 What’s Happening?

Australia to end live export of sheep following decades of campaigning by animal rights activists

• Australia will end live sheep exports by sea in May 2028, aiming to improve animal welfare and address public concerns over the treatment of animals during transport.

• The government has introduced a $107 million transition package to assist sheep farmers and industry stakeholders in adapting to the upcoming changes, ensuring economic stability.

• Legislation for the ban will be introduced during the current parliamentary term to formalise the phase-out and provide a clear legal framework for its implementation.

Company That Creates Vegan Cheese With Same Method As Dairy Receives €1.3M Funding

• Danish food tech company FÆRM has received €1.3 million in funding to scale up its patented process for making fermented vegan cheese, which closely mimics traditional dairy methods.

• Using soy milk, enzymes, and microorganisms, FÆRM has successfully created products like fresh mozzarella, brie, and cream cheese, and plans to expand to other legumes for soy-free options.

• The funding, provided by the BioInnovation Institute, will help FÆRM revolutionise and democratise plant-based cheese, making it more affordable, tasty, and nutritious.

In Germany, Plant-Based Meat Production Rose By 17% in 2023

• Germany's production of plant-based meat increased by 17% in 2023, reaching 121,600 tonnes, driven by rising demand for vegetarian and vegan alternatives.

• The number of companies producing plant-based meat rose from 51 in 2022 to 67 in 2023, and the value of these products grew by 8.5%, totalling €583.2 million.

• Despite conventional meat still holding a higher market value, its production has been declining for seven consecutive years, indicating a shift towards plant-based options in the German market.

🛍️ New Products

CRAVE “UK’s First” Gluten-Free & Vegan Doughnuts for Air Fryers LINK

HappyVore Launches Unique New Products LINK

Boermarke Develops “Breakthrough” Plant-Based Cheeses With Protein LINK

RollinGreens Introduces Shelf-Stable Plant-Powered Meal Bowls LINK

💚 Did You Know?

Adopting a vegan or vegetarian diet is associated with a significantly lower risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and certain cancers. These diets, rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, soy, and beans, contribute to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, providing protective effects against various cancers including liver, colon, and lung cancer. Data

🎬 Watch & Learn

3 Plant Based Sandwiches EVERYONE will LOVE

I've worked at a handful of restaurants throughout my life and have picked up a few things along the way. These sandwiches are vegan versions of some of my favourites.

🧑‍🍳 What’s Cooking?

Easy Vegan Fried Rice This fried rice requires just 10 ingredients and easy, fool-proof methods. Including cooking the rice, the whole dish comes together in a little over an hour and feeds two generously as an entrée boasting 27 grams of protein!

One Pot Vegan Coconut Curried Brown Rice with Tofu Delicious, savory coconut curried brown rice made with warming spices, crispy tofu, tons of veggies and a creamy coconut rice. This easy one pot meal is the perfect plant based cozy dinner or lunch.

Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes This recipe uses fresh ingredients like tomato, cilantro, corn and black beans. Stuffed into sweet potatoes and topped with an easy guacamole. Then drizzled with a citrusy vegan sour cream.

Creamy Vegan Garlic Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes This really is the perfect quick meal for weeknights that will please even picky eaters. Don’t even mention there’s no butter or cream and I’ll bet no one will notice.

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