In 2018, the first of its kind vegan film festival started. It was called the Ottawa International Vegan Film Festival, and it took place in Canada’s capital. At the time, it was the only known vegan film festival in the world. The founder, Shawn Stratton, was a vegan with a dream of expanding media geared…
When many people hear the words “foie gras” they are instantly thinking of something that is extremely rich and decadent. It conjures images of fine French dining and high society. It is a food eaten by people who live a life of luxury who spare no expense for their pleasure. I assure you, however, that…
Once you start making more conscious food choices, you’re likely to become more aware or “woke” in other aspects of your life too. Which is probably why you’re here! We vote with our dollars and the brands and products we buy do have an impact on others, whether we think about it or not. Just…
So you want to start a blog… Exciting! Many of our readers here at World of Vegan are passionate food lovers, have a story to tell, and are experts in their own right. You—yes, you—have great insights, opinions, and recipes that deserve to be shared. I’ve heard from many of you who are eager to…
For many of us, the transition to going fully vegan is a gradual one—it’s not always overnight. Many vegans today went pescatarian first, then moved on to vegetarian, and finally made the jump to vegan. That’s why having a plethora of vegan seafood options today is so amazing! Whether you’re taking it slow and want…
Do we need to feed animals to our animals? V-dog founder Dave Middlesworth didn’t want to. He wanted to feed his two rescue dogs the best of the best without harming other animals in the process. Instead of settling, he launched his own dog food company, v-dog, to bring his vision to life. He was soon blown…
When people talk about why they decided to adopt a vegan lifestyle, animal rights and personal health are often the major reasons behind the change. But what many people forget is that choosing vegan can have a positive environmental impact as well! So for those of you who are considering going vegan or who want…
The decline of the widespread (and widely hated) upcharge for plant-based milk options at food and beverage establishments around the world has finally begun! Casual bakery-cafe chain Panera Bread has announced that it will drop its surcharge for substituting dairy milk with more sustainable, ethical, and healthier plant-based milk options. This practice is common to…
We have some exciting news for you! It’s not always easy to be excited when it comes to political developments, but this one could have a big impact in the vegan world! In what would be a huge step in the right direction, the European Union is being urged to adopt a “sustainability charge” on…
We’re so excited to share this comprehensive guide to vegan children’s books. Whether you’re looking for books to read to your own little one(s), or you’re searching for compassionate books to gift to the young people in your life, we’ve got you covered! In this guide, we’ve compiled the best and most popular books written…