VEGAN NEWS

Vegvisits rivalling Airbnb with a travel platform for Vegans

Vegvisits has just released its new website at a time where many people start to travel more following the pandemic. Plant Based News report the global travel platform, Vegvisits is rivaling vacation giant Airbnb with a view to connecting vegan and vegetarian travellers. The company, founded by two long-term vegans, has just relaunched a brand new site and is eyeing further expansion. The platform invites hosts around the globe to list rooms to entire homes, in a bid to make travelling easier for vegans and the ‘veg-curious’ alike.

It came after founders Linsey and Nicholas Minnella had difficulties finding food and ‘felt uncomfortable’ staying in hotels abroad. ‘We were desperate for that feeling of peace of mind’, Linsey told PBN. Moreover, it wasn’t until the pair stayed at an Airbnb with a vegan host that they had the idea to create Vegvisits. Since launching in 2016, the platform is available in over 80 countries. But following travel restrictions, Linsey says it ‘took a huge hit’. However, now they’re ready to take the site to more countries and inform the ‘entire’ vegan and vegetarian community. The accommodation platform has so far accumulated over 1,000 listings. And of those listings, hosts have to keep their homes meat and seafood free ‘at all times’ during a guest’s stay. This is not only to avoid guests witnessing ‘the sights and smells of animal flesh’, but also to ‘bring a sense of peace amongst the unknown’, Linsey explains.

It also provides an opportunity for ‘valuable’ local advice from fellow vegans.

While the platform was originally free since upgrading guests are charged between six and 12 percent of the reservation cost. Hosts are charged three to four percent. Visit VegVisits for more information

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The McPlant has finally arrived in the UK.

McDonald’s has taken over three years’ worth of research to create the burger in collaboration with Beyond Meat. It features a patty made with pea protein and cooked separately from other McDonald’s items to avoid any risk of cross-contamination. Moreover, the ‘bespoke’ cheese also tastes just like McDonald’s cheese slices. The burger is set to be released in 10 select restaurants in Coventry from 29 September and in more than 250 sites from 13 October. A wider nationwide rollout is expected next year. Michelle Graham-Clare is the chief marketing officer for McDonald’s UK & Ireland said: “We are always looking for different ways to innovate and meet our customers’ needs, and with McPlant we have a delicious plant-based burger that will appeal to everyone.

Waitrose launch new Vegan products

UK supermarket Waitrose has announced its largest-ever vegan and vegetarian product launches with two new ranges. Featuring the new Plantlife and GoVeggie ranges, the new products provide healthy and simple meals, snacks, and treats. After recently launching its Holistic Living brand, Waitrose plans to continue to expand its meat-free offerings, with the brand quoting recent research from Veganuary as an inspiration. The study found that six months from Veganuary 2021, 82% of participants have maintained a dramatic reduction in their animal product consumption.

The new Waitrose ranges feature ‘first to market’ products in the supermarket prepared meal sector, including Crispy No Beef with Sweet Chilli Sauce, Thai Style No Fish Cakes, No Chorizo Tortelloni and Mushroom Scallop Linguine. More products are expected for October 2021 and prices range from £2 to £5.

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