Weekly news Roundup Episode 3

FGV mini news round up December 28, 2022 – final of the year Fat Gay Vegan

As the year ebbs away join me for a chat about the tough task of going home, Whitney Houston, and vegan food on QANTAS planes.
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Podcast fever

I’m dropping by to let you know that I am BACK on the podcast airwaves… weekly!

During the first 100 days of lockdown in 2020, I posted daily news roundups via Facebook Live. Those roundups were my way of putting something positive into the world at a very trying time, while also creating a way for our vegan communities to stay connected.

Those daily videos were very DIY but also time consuming. Doesn’t mean I don’t miss them, though!

As the world is still struggling with the global pandemic and things are nowhere near close to how they were before 2020, I am inspired to reach out again and create a weekly show highlighting all the latest news from the world of veganism.

I love connecting and wanted to create a new way of supporting independent vegan business. It also helps that I love the sound of my own voice!

The first episode has just gone live and you will be able to stream across a number of platforms. It is a brief 10 minute listen, so why not give it a try?!

See all about the show and find links for streaming (including Spotify) on my podcast homepage.

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Five vegan launches you need to know this week

With the world turning vegan friendly at a rapid rate, it can be tough for a plant-based consumer to keep up with the latest happenings.

I’m doing my bit to help you out this week by showing you five vegan product launches that might have slipped under the radar.

Let’s go shopping!

Vegan makeup from Lady Gaga

The superstar of music, TV, and movies has launched her Haus Laboratories makeup range and guess what? It is ALL VEGAN.

The FAQ page of the website clearly states that the entire range is vegan friendly. All products are available for pr-order online here.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz8DkvHlhoT/

Vegan pizzas by Fry Family Food Co.

I blogged about this a short while ago but I’m updating you here. (Read original post online)

Superstar vegan food company Fry’s has launched two vegan pizzas in Australia with the rest of the world soon to follow.

Nut butter cups by Doisy & Dam

Doisy & Dam have been making cute chocolates for a few years but they have totally taken things to a new level by releasing vegan-friendly nut butter cups.

Available in both Hazelnut and Almond. Dreamy!

Vegan Culinary Cruises

I have teamed up with a respected and established cruise company to create a new vegan cruise arm of their business!

I am the Director of Development for Vegan Culinary Cruises, a high end luxury vegan vacation specialist with a focus on fine dining.

We have two cruises planned for 2020 so far including an LGBT-friendly (all welcome) vegan cruise on the Mekong through Vietnam and Cambodia, plus a late summer general vegan cruise in the south of France.

I’m thrilled to be on all cruises as the group leader and I can’t wait to experience these destinations with likeminded people!

Click here to find out more info about the cruises and follow Vegan Culinary Cruises on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

Chocolate toffees by Jeavons

UK company Jeavons have long made gorgeous vegan treats that were so popular, they were forced to scale up and they did it with total style.

Visit their website to explore the tempting range of toffee-based delights and order your own for delivery.

Vegan food takeover

It is being reported by multiple outlets today that vegan snack bar manufacturer Natural Balance Foods is being purchased by the people who make another vegan favourite.

Natural Balance are legendary in UK vegan circles for their much-loved Trek and Nakd bars, amongst other snacks.

News reports suggest Belgium’s Lotus Bakeries (yes it’s the speculoos people!) has sealed a deal worth more than £60 million to take control and ownership of the popular UK brand of snack bars.

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It appears each time you buy Lotus biscuits and Nakd/Trek bars, your money will now be heading into the same bank account.


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