Category: Lifestyle

Wilmington, NC – February 27, 2024 – On Sunday, April 21, 2024, the community will come together for Wilmington Vegfest. We are back on the Backfield at Legion Sports Complex. The goal of the event is to educate the public about the benefits of adopting plant-based choices and to promote vegan-friendly businesses and organizations’ resources in the Wilmington area and beyond. Festival-goers will have the opportunity to enjoy plant-based culinary delights, samples, and giveaways from vendors such as Gold Potato Sponsor, Superieur Electrolytes, Oh My Cod Vegan Seafood coming from Florida, and coming from Charlotte, NC, RiCoQui Plant-Based Street Food, ... Read more

ROYAL OAK, Mich., [March 18, 2024] — As the summer travel season approaches, Veggies Abroad urges travelers to harness the power of their journeys as a form of activism. With a record 4.7 billion passengers expected to fly globally in 2024, up from the previous record of 4.5 billion in 2019, according to the International Air Transport Association, there are ample opportunities for travelers to be more conscious of their impact and advocate for causes theybelieve in. “Traveling and activism are often viewed as separate pursuits, but they intersect in powerful ways,” says Rebecca Gade-Sawicki, founder of Veggies Abroad. “Our ... Read more

Raleigh, NC – January 24, 2024 – On Sunday, March 24, 2024, the community will gather for a day of fun, food, and festivities to celebrate a cruelty-free lifestyle, a cleaner environment, and a healthier planet. Triangle Vegfest is back in Raleigh for the first time since 2016 and at Moore Square for the first time since 2015. The goal of the event is to educate the public about the benefits of adopting plant-based choices and to promote vegan-friendly businesses and organizations’ resources in the Triangle area and beyond. This event is produced by the group behind Vegfest Expos and ... Read more

Ahiflower – an award-winning, regeneratively grown, perfectly balanced, plant-based super omega 3+6+9 oil – has been listed by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and is available for the first time in Australia and New Zealand. It offers a number of health and environmental advantages. Fewer than 20% of us are getting enough essential fatty acids from our diets. We all need omega 3 and 6 for the functioning of our joints, skin, heart, brain, and hormonal regulation. But most of us are getting far too much omega 6, which can increase inflammation that has been implicated with a range of cognitive, cardiovascular ... Read more

New York (01/24/2024) — A new plant-based non-profit, Black, Brown, and Diverse Plant-Based People for Equity Inc., will hold its first-ever “Plant-Based Cookie Day” at Boys & Girls Clubs of Rochester on January 31, 2024. The group will provide about 150 children with plant-based cookies during their evening meal at the location. “Today, Rochester, the nation, and our world are facing many problems,” said BBDPPE founder Lisa Dumas. “And, for many years, according to information released as recently as December 2023, the city of Rochester has been ranked #1 in the nation for child poverty, and #5 for adults living in ... Read more

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** Flourishing Together in the Complexity of Plant-Based Entrepreneurship CHARLOTTE, NC, November 28, 2023 – In the ever-evolving landscape of plant-based businesses, the challenges can be as intricate as the thriving industries they seek to revolutionize.  Green Growth Mentors, spearheaded by Bryan Dennstedt, a dedicated Plant-Based Business Coach, is committed to empowering plant-based entrepreneurs with the right guidance to flourish in the midst of these complexities. A Journey of Innovation and Collaboration Bryan Dennstedt, the visionary behind Green Growth Mentors, brings a unique blend of technology expertise and a deep passion for the plant-based industry.  With a background ... Read more