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21.02.26 - 07:12
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′Doubling down on meat′: is the UK′s love affair with vegetarian food over? (The Guardian)
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McDonald's, Wagamama and others scale back plant-based choices in the UK in favour of 'high-margin' meat-led dishesIn 2021, vegetarianism and veganism were booming and menus reflected it. Restaurants and fast-food chains rapidly expanded their meat-free offerings, racing to meet growing demand from diners. McDonald's launched its first plant-based burger, joining a wave of operators embracing non-meat options.Fast forward to 2026 and the landscape looks markedly different. Last month, the fast food chain announced it was axing most of its vegetarian range – sparing only its McPlant burger – owing to weak sales. Wagamama has removed some vegan dishes from its menu, while Domino's has also scaled back its plant-based options. The final Veggie Pret, a standalone concept store from the high street sandwich chain that started in 2016, closed in February 2024. Continue reading......
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19.02.26 - 16:06
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Horse meat set to be banned in Italy amid draft equine bill (The Guardian)
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Law defines animals including horses, donkeys and mules as pets and is backed by opposition partiesItaly could soon ban horse meat as part of a law that would define equine animals including horses, donkeys and mules as pets, making it illegal to kill them.The bill has been drafted by Michela Vittoria Brambilla, a politician with Noi Moderati, a member of Giorgia Meloni's ruling coalition, and is backed by opposition parties. Continue reading......
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19.02.26 - 07:42
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US judge says lawsuit over Buffalo Wild Wings ′boneless wings′ lacks meat (The Guardian)
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The restaurant can keep menu term despite claim product is 'essentially chicken nuggets', Illinois ruling saysA customer who sued the US restaurant chain Buffalo Wild Wings after finding out their “boneless wings” were not in fact made of wings has been told by a US judge that his claim has “has no meat on its bones”.Buffalo Wild Wings can continue using the term “boneless wings” on its menu even though the product is “essentially chicken nuggets”, John Tharp, a district judge, ruled, dismissing a lawsuit that claimed the chain was misleading customers. Continue reading......
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