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Inside 'Planting Change:' Beyond Meat’s New Film on Food, Health, and the Planet

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Inside ‘Planting Change:’ Beyond Meat’s New Film on Food, Health, and the Planet

A new YouTube film from Beyond Meat explores the health and environmental benefits of plant-based eating, while challenging misconceptions about ultra-processed foods.

by Charlotte Pointing | April 24, 2025

Your Burger Habit Is Fueling 66 Percent of These Disease Threats Your Burger Habit Is Fueling 66 Percent of These Disease Threats

by Charlotte Pointing | April 23, 2025

How Latin America’s Love Affair With Meat Turned Vegan How Latin America’s Love Affair With Meat Turned Vegan

by Charlotte Pointing

Is Your Burger Making Allergy Season Worse? New Study Connects the Dots Is Your Burger Making Allergy Season Worse? New Study Connects the Dots

by VegNews Editors

Impossible Foods’ Visionary Founder on the Fight to Save the Planet Impossible Foods’ Visionary Founder on the Fight to Save the Planet

by Jasmin Singer

While Egg Prices Soar, Plant-Based Egg Brands Are Thriving: “A Reliable, Planet-Friendly Choice” While Egg Prices Soar, Plant-Based Egg Brands Are Thriving: “A Reliable, Planet-Friendly Choice”

by Charlotte Pointing

‘The White Lotus’ Star Jason Isaacs Exposes Corruption in Thailand’s Fishing Industry ‘The White Lotus’ Star Jason Isaacs Exposes Corruption in Thailand’s Fishing Industry

by Charlotte Pointing

Is Almond Milk Bad for the Environment? And How Does It Compare to Cow’s Milk? Is Almond Milk Bad for the Environment? And How Does It Compare to Cow’s Milk?

by Charlotte Pointing

Suzy Amis Cameron’s $300 Million Bet on Vegan Innovation: “It’s a Movement” Suzy Amis Cameron’s $300 Million Bet on Vegan Innovation: “It’s a Movement”

by VegNews Editors

New Report Finds Rampant Misinformation in UK’s Food Supply Chain New Report Finds Rampant Misinformation in UK’s Food Supply Chain

by Charlotte Pointing

It's Not Just Eggs: 7 Other Key Foods That Could Also Disappear Soon

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It’s Not Just Eggs: 7 Other Key Foods That Could Also Disappear Soon

Eggs aren’t the only staple food in short supply. Climate change, disease outbreaks, and environmental challenges are making several foods, from pears to coffee and cocoa, increasingly scarce. Here’s a look at the growing crisis.

by VegNews Editors

From Climate Change to Bird Flu, Is the End of Meat Near? From Climate Change to Bird Flu, Is the End of Meat Near?

by Charlotte Pointing

The Most Ambitious Plant-Based College Dining Initiative Yet Comes to Texas The Most Ambitious Plant-Based College Dining Initiative Yet Comes to Texas

by VegNews Editors

Can Upcycling Solve Our Big Food Waste Problem? Why the Trend Could Change Everything Can Upcycling Solve Our Big Food Waste Problem? Why the Trend Could Change Everything

by Nicole Axworthy

Why Plant-Based Dining Gets an A+ at Top Universities Around the World Why Plant-Based Dining Gets an A+ at Top Universities Around the World

by Charlotte Pointing

The Two Must-Watch Documentaries That Will Make You Rethink Where Your Food Comes From The Two Must-Watch Documentaries That Will Make You Rethink Where Your Food Comes From

by Charlotte Pointing

Will Bird and Swine Flus Cause the Next Pandemic? Why Experts Say Yes. Will Bird and Swine Flus Cause the Next Pandemic? Why Experts Say Yes.

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Food News of the Week: Chunk Foods Aids LA Fire Victims, Alcoholic Boba, and New Vegan Mozzarella Nears Approval Food News of the Week: Chunk Foods Aids LA Fire Victims, Alcoholic Boba, and New Vegan Mozzarella Nears Approval

by Charlotte Pointing

Why Florida and California Top the List for Foodborne Illness Risks Why Florida and California Top the List for Foodborne Illness Risks

by Charlotte Pointing

Los Angeles Pushes for Sustainability With Landmark Plant-Based Food Initiative Los Angeles Pushes for Sustainability With Landmark Plant-Based Food Initiative

by VegNews Editors

The FDA’s New ‘Best By’ Food Label Strategy Will Save Americans Millions and Reduce Waste The FDA’s New ‘Best By’ Food Label Strategy Will Save Americans Millions and Reduce Waste

by VegNews Editors

Bill Gates’ Favorite Yogurt Is Made From Fungi, Not Dairy, and It’s a Game-Changer for the Planet Bill Gates’ Favorite Yogurt Is Made From Fungi, Not Dairy, and It’s a Game-Changer for the Planet

by Charlotte Pointing

Plant-Based Proteins Slash Heart Disease Risk and Environmental Footprint Plant-Based Proteins Slash Heart Disease Risk and Environmental Footprint

by VegNews Editors

‘Lonely’ Bananas Can Reduce Food Waste, New Research Finds ‘Lonely’ Bananas Can Reduce Food Waste, New Research Finds

by VegNews Editors

Cook With Your Air Fryer More for This Unexpected Reason, New Research Says Cook With Your Air Fryer More for This Unexpected Reason, New Research Says

by VegNews Editors

Food News of the Week: Eataly’s Oat Spaghetti, Beyond Meat at Wendy’s, and David Beckham Takes on Athletic Greens Food News of the Week: Eataly’s Oat Spaghetti, Beyond Meat at Wendy’s, and David Beckham Takes on Athletic Greens

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Vegan Women Summit Unveils a Broader Sustainability Platform With 2025’s 2100 Summit: “It’s a Movement” Vegan Women Summit Unveils a Broader Sustainability Platform With 2025’s 2100 Summit: “It’s a Movement”

by VegNews Editors

Food News of the Week: Four Seasons Adds Fish-Free Salmon, Another Coffee Shop Drops the Dairy-Free Surcharge, and Bonne Maman’s Pie Fillings Food News of the Week: Four Seasons Adds Fish-Free Salmon, Another Coffee Shop Drops the Dairy-Free Surcharge, and Bonne Maman’s Pie Fillings

by Anna Starostinetskaya

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New Calls to Reduce Meat Intake Come As “Breakthrough” Seaweed Protein Shows Wide-Ranging Potential New Calls to Reduce Meat Intake Come As “Breakthrough” Seaweed Protein Shows Wide-Ranging Potential

by VegNews Editors

Food Deserts and Health Gaps Behind America’s Heart Disease Crisis Food Deserts and Health Gaps Behind America’s Heart Disease Crisis

by VegNews Editors

Is It Ethical to Eat Hearts of Palm? Here’s What You Need to Know Is It Ethical to Eat Hearts of Palm? Here’s What You Need to Know

by Charlotte Pointing

Universities Can Save $650,000 a Year by Serving Up More Plant-Based Meals, New Report Finds Universities Can Save $650,000 a Year by Serving Up More Plant-Based Meals, New Report Finds

by Charlotte Pointing

With Beyond McNuggets and a Meatless “Phamacy,” France Emerges as Europe’s Plant-Based Leader With Beyond McNuggets and a Meatless “Phamacy,” France Emerges as Europe’s Plant-Based Leader

by Charlotte Pointing

NYU Pledges to Serve Less Meat: “We Hope Others Will Join Us” NYU Pledges to Serve Less Meat: “We Hope Others Will Join Us”

by Charlotte Pointing

Eleven Madison Park’s Chef Daniel Humm Is the First-Ever UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Global Food Education Eleven Madison Park’s Chef Daniel Humm Is the First-Ever UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Global Food Education

by Aruka Sanchir

Food News of the Week: Just Salad’s Impossible Chicken, and Target Adds Jack O’ Lantern Cookies and Stuffing Flavored Snacks Food News of the Week: Just Salad’s Impossible Chicken, and Target Adds Jack O’ Lantern Cookies and Stuffing Flavored Snacks

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Scientists Are Replacing the Sugar in Chocolate With Chocolate Waste: “Surprisingly Good” Scientists Are Replacing the Sugar in Chocolate With Chocolate Waste: “Surprisingly Good”

by Charlotte Pointing

How Cherry Tomatoes and Fungi Could Sustain Space Missions How Cherry Tomatoes and Fungi Could Sustain Space Missions

by Charlotte Pointing

Food News of the Week: Krispy Kreme and Nutella Go Vegan, and Olipop Takes on Mountain Dew Food News of the Week: Krispy Kreme and Nutella Go Vegan, and Olipop Takes on Mountain Dew

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Food News of the Week: Coca-Cola Oreos, Dole Holds a Banana Eating Contest, and Pumpkin Patch Baby Buns Food News of the Week: Coca-Cola Oreos, Dole Holds a Banana Eating Contest, and Pumpkin Patch Baby Buns

by Anna Starostinetskaya

From Broccoli to Beets: 8 Cool Foods to Plant This Fall From Broccoli to Beets: 8 Cool Foods to Plant This Fall

by Suzannah Gerber

The US Open Will Serve up More Plants: “We Know It’s the Right Thing to Do for the Planet” The US Open Will Serve up More Plants: “We Know It’s the Right Thing to Do for the Planet”

by Charlotte Pointing

4 Major Environmental Benefits of a Vegan Diet 4 Major Environmental Benefits of a Vegan Diet

by Tanya Flink

Beyond Methane: 6 Environmental Challenges of Animal Agriculture Beyond Methane: 6 Environmental Challenges of Animal Agriculture

by Charlotte Pointing

Why Do Bees Make Honey? (Spoiler Alert: It’s Not for Humans) Why Do Bees Make Honey? (Spoiler Alert: It’s Not for Humans)

by Charlotte Pointing

For the Most Sustainable Seafood, Make It Plant-Based For the Most Sustainable Seafood, Make It Plant-Based

by Charlotte Pointing

Beef Burgers are Destroying the Amazon. Here’s Why. Beef Burgers are Destroying the Amazon. Here’s Why.

by Charlotte Pointing

EPA Issues First Emergency Ban in 40 Years on Common Broccoli Pesticide EPA Issues First Emergency Ban in 40 Years on Common Broccoli Pesticide

by VegNews Editors

Is Vegan Regenerative Agriculture the Key to Building a Sustainable Future of Food? Is Vegan Regenerative Agriculture the Key to Building a Sustainable Future of Food?

by Charlotte Pointing

Why Less Meat and More Plants Could Help Solve Food Insecurity Why Less Meat and More Plants Could Help Solve Food Insecurity

by Charlotte Pointing

What Is Factory Farming, Exactly? Here’s Why It’s Time to Change the Food System What Is Factory Farming, Exactly? Here’s Why It’s Time to Change the Food System

by Charlotte Pointing

It’s Not Just Animals and the Planet: Factory Farming Is Putting Humans Everywhere at Risk It’s Not Just Animals and the Planet: Factory Farming Is Putting Humans Everywhere at Risk

by Charlotte Pointing