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Veganism

People who are vegan forego eating all animal products, including meat, dairy and eggs. Veganism is gaining traction in many places.

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Pablo Nunez on the podium to receive a fencing medal

Veganuary: Life as a plant-based athlete in Chile

Veganuary: Life as a plant-based athlete in Chile

A decade since Veganuary began, what is life like for Pablo Nunez, one of South America’s leading vegan athletes?
SportsJanuary 5, 2024
Vegan products on a BBQ grill

Do men eat more meat than women?

Do men eat more meat than women?

Thousands are preparing to ditch meat for January. But are gender stereotypes putting people off a plant-based diet?
Nature and EnvironmentJanuary 2, 2024
Vegetable dishes on a table

A vegan diet may be better for your heart, not taste buds

A vegan diet may be better for your heart, not taste buds

A new study showed people who ate a vegan diet lost weight compared with those eating an omnivorous diet.
ScienceDecember 5, 2023
A selection of vegan food on a grill

Changing South Africa's meat-based diet

Changing South Africa's meat-based diet

This chef from Johannesburg wants to change South African perceptions about veganism.
LifestyleNovember 29, 202306:09 min
Lab-grown meat in packages

Debunking myths about lab-grown meat

Debunking myths about lab-grown meat

Social media posts claim lab-grown meat is made from cancer cells. Spoiler alert: It's not. DW takes a closer look.
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 5, 2023
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Vegan sausage: Enjoying meat without meat?

Vegan sausage: Enjoying meat without meat?

Classic German food is meat-heavy, but vegan alternatives are on the rise. How is that going down?
LifestyleJuly 19, 202305:28 min
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GM food: The best way for sustainable food production?

GM foods remain controversial, but for some experts it's the best science-based method for a sustainable food system.
ScienceJuly 5, 2023
Illustration of early humans butchering an elephant

Why do humans eat meat?

On World Vegan Day, DW looks at why humans eat so much meat when we know it's bad for us and the planet.
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 1, 2022
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Food startups find fertile pastures in Paris

Paris, often know as the capital of gastronomy, is increasingly making a name as a hotspot for food-tech startups.
BusinessAugust 6, 2021