- [Woman] This week, vegan Wagyu beef fools a master chef.
Lindt launches vegan milk chocolate,
and Brits ditch meat and fish to combat the climate crisis.
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Refarm'd is helping former dairy farmers produce
and deliver vegan oat milk.
The organization targets regions
where farmers have shown an interest
in transitioning away from dairy.
It then helps farms move into plant-based milk production
with training and support.
During the transition, farm animals become sanctuary animals
and continue to live within their family groups
in a familiar location.
Refarm'd CEO Geraldine Starke says she's
always wanted to find a new scalable model for sanctuaries
that also directly impacts animal agriculture.
She told LiveKindly, "I realized two years ago
that meat and dairy farms are the perfect places
to become sanctuaries.
They already have the animals, the land,
and the structures as well as the people
who know how to care for them on a daily basis.
Farms becoming sanctuaries avoids the need
to dispatch animals in multiple sanctuaries
and often separating herds.
It avoids the need to use more resources
like getting new land and is a transition
that can, therefore, be quick."
According to Refarm'd,
approximately 70 billion farmed animals
are reared every year around the world.
More than six million are killed for food every single hour.
Chocolate lovers rejoice.
This Christmas,
popular Swiss chocolatier confectionary company Lindt
is launching its first ever vegan milk chocolate bars.
The dairy-free oat-based milk chocolate
will be available in Germany and come in three flavors,
cookie, hazelnut, and salted caramel.
The vegan-certified bars, which are also nut free
and lactose free, will be a part of the brand's Hello range.
Sea World's revenue is on the decline.
The park predicts a second quarter revenue
of $18 million, down almost 95% from 406 million last year.
According to Market Watch,
the company expects a second quarter attendance
of 300,000, down 6.2 million from 2019.
In March, Sea World closed all of its parks due
to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aquatica and Sea World parks in Texas
and Florida reopened in June with limited capacity
and a reduced roster of events.
Florida has seen become a coronavirus epicenter in the US.
According to a Reuters analysis,
the state set a one-day record in early July
when it reported over 150,000 new cases.
Overall, Sea World's stock has slumped
more than 50% this year.
Coming up,
all about Rainn Wilson's new climate change series.
Top Tier Foods' new vegan Wagyu beef,
known as Waygu, is so realistic,
it fooled Japanese-Canadian master chef Hidekazu Tojo.
He said the meatless beef was very impressive.
Tojo, who was widely credited
with inventing the California sushi roll,
said that he previously felt unimpressed
with vegetarian beef products.
The world-renowned Vancouver-based chef
told the "South China Morning Post"
that he was initially unsure about the quality
of the vegan wagyu.
He told SCMP, "But when I tried it,
I could not believe it was made from plants.
My first impression was that it was real Wagyu beef."
Top Tier Foods signed a distribution agreement
with Wismettac Asian Foods,
a major global distributor of Japanese cuisine.
According to Top Tier's president Blair Bullus,
consumers recognize Wagyu beef for its succulent texture
and marvelous subtle flavors.
"We set about trying to make a plant-based alternative
that would live up to the standard
for texture, taste, and quality so that those
who choose to not eat meat can still enjoy a product
of Wagyu beef's legendary quality."
Two in five Brits are reducing the amount
of meat and fish they eat in order
to help fight the climate crisis, according to a new study.
The study by personal finance comparison site Finder
reveals common adjustments Brits plan on making
in order to reduce their impact on the environment.
The study pulled 2,000 people living
in the UK over the age of 18.
Overall, 75% of Brits plan on making
at least one lifestyle change over the course
of the next year to help benefit the planet.
In addition to the 41% who have already cut down
on meat and fish, research shows a further 13% plan
to do so in the next year.
Emmy-nominated vegan actor and comedian Rainn Wilson
is hosting a new documentary series
on climate change and the environment.
In "An Idiot's Guide to Climate Change,"
the star of "The Office" learns firsthand
about the ongoing climate crisis and speaks directly
with leading scientists and activists.
These include teenage environmental advocate Greta Thunberg,
astronomer and climate activist Sævar Helgi Bragason,
and scientist Dr. David Hik.
"Before our current devastating pandemic,
I took a trip to Greenland with some climate scientists
to explore that other devastating future pandemic,
climate change," said Wilson.
"I knew nothing about climate science
and global warming, and I'd never seen a glacier before."
- I've seen some crazy (beep) in my days,
but man, oh, man, I've never seen anything like this.
- [Woman] Award-winning digital media company SoulPancake,
cofounded by Wilson, produced the six-part docuseries.
It follows the launch
of SoulPancake's Instagram live series,
"Hey, Human," which was created
after the COVID-19 pandemic led to regional
and national stay-at-home orders around the world.
According to the company, both series aim
to inspire and connect global audiences,
informing and encouraging them to take action
and build a better tomorrow.
Coming up, Veggie Pret launches new vegan croissants.
San Antonio-based vegan bakery Southern Roots
says its sales have doubled
amid the Black Lives Matter movement.
The bakery is owned by husband
and wife duo Marcus and Cara Pitts.
The pair say they have received thousands of orders
after the bakery was highlighted
by various media outlets during a push
for consumers to support black-owned businesses.
Cara told LiveKindly, "It has been exciting,
challenging, and eye opening."
The Pitts said they have hired more staff
to help with the surge in demand.
Said Cara, "We are working seven days a week
to fulfill the orders.
Thankfully, our customers
have been understanding and supportive."
The Pitts founded Southern Roots in 2018
and started selling their products in late 2019.
They went plant based after watching the vegan documentary,
"What the Health."
Now eating healthy has become an important part
of the Pitts' lives.
"Plant-based eating is important for us
because it reduces our risk for diseases
and it makes you feel good," Cara said.
Veggie Pret is now on TikTok.
The meat-free outlet of the UK-based sandwich shop chain,
Pret a Manger, joined the platform
in celebration of its new vegan croissants.
The veggie outlet teamed up with band members Reece Bibby
and George Smith of the British pop group New Hope Club.
Veggie Pret's TikTok features videos
of the bandmates spoofing the popular
"I could've dropped my croissant" vine.
(man roars loudly) (man screams)
- Stop! I could've dropped my croissant.
(man laughs)
- [Woman] Other TikTokkers have joined in on the fun,
uploading their own videos them
almost dropping their croissants.
- Don't, I could've dropped me vegan croissant!
- [Woman] Last month,
Pret a Manger launched vegan bakery cases
at all of its Veggie Pret locations.
Veggie Pret's vegan bakery
features 10 all new vegan baked goods.
These include muffins, brownies,
and, of course, lots of croissants.
The latter comes in three dairy-free flavors,
plain, chocolate, and almond.
That's it for today.
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