Top 10 Vegan News Stories for March 1-5
As veganism becomes more mainstream, there are all kinds of vegan news stories popping up! For your interest and convenience, here are Vegan Mainstream’s top vegan stories for this week below:
Building Business on Passion
When Paul and Deborah Quinn were laid off, they decided to develop a pet care franchise called Fetch! Petcare. Their story shows that translating your passions into a business can pay off. Read more…
Expand Your Marketing to Gays & Lesbians
Even though your business focuses on vegan consumers, some suggest that gay and lesbian customers may be a great new market to target. According to CEO and co-founder of Witeck-Combs Communications, ‘Even though the economy shows everyone is cutting back, gay people are cutting back less.’ Read more…
Going Green Can Result in Innovative Designs
Sundrop Jewelry located in Minneapolis is using the sun’s energy to design extraordinary pieces of jewelry. While some businesses are getting more eco-friendly with solar panels, this company is making sustainability part of their manufacturing process too. Read more…
Using Stocks to Encourage a Green Commitment
Recently Bob Moore, the founder of Bob’s Red Mill, turned 81 years old and developed a new stock plan that turns the employees into owners. This company sells 400 different types of cereals, bread mixes and stone-ground flours that are mostly vegan. Moore’s plan is that with encouragement from program like the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, employees will take even more pride in their work. Read more…
Vegan Fast Food Spots on the Rise?
The Terri Vegan Café opened up in the Flatiron District of Manhattan a few weeks ago. In addition to the café, it also has a truffle and wine bar, which makes it unique with an upscale flair. Read more…
Need Help Choosing a Green Career?
When you’re trying to develop a vegan business or find one to work for, it can be challenging. But now there is a “green career guide for dummies” that can help you make money doing what you love. Don’t lose your motivation to go job hunting or start a new business just yet! Read more…
Go Vegan with Ease
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) launched a 21-Day Vegan Kickstart for March. This is the same program Oprah Winfrey completed, and it includes nutrition webcasts and other guides. So if you really want to become vegan or would like to get into the heads of your vegan customers, this is one way to do it. Read more…
Where are All the Vegan Shoe Designers?
Where can you find a stylish pair of vegan kicks? The search for leather-free shoes isn’t always easy, and many designers either go under or don’t accommodate everyone. In a journey to find cruelty-free shoe options, one writer wasn’t so successful, which shows that this area of vegan products needs help. Read more…
Vegan Cooking Tips
Sage Mountain Farm recently provided some cooking tips for consumers at the Hillcrest Farmer’s Market in San Diego. While the ingredients might not be familiar, they could help spice up your personal cooking or maybe even your restaurant’s menu. Read more…
Sea World’s Damage Control Gone Awry
Every business has its ups and downs, and during the downs, it’s important that things are handled well from the start. Things are not looking so hot for Sea World, following their recent orca-trainer disaster. New reports show that Tilly wasn’t so well-adjusted from the start. Read more…
