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About 5 percent of Israel’s population is vegan. In a nation where military service is compulsory for most people, that’s prompting the military to offer animal-free diets and clothing to soldiers.
Why So Many Israeli Soldiers Are Going Vegan
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Interesting.
Impossible Foods Raises a Whopping $108 Million For Its Plant-Based Burgers
Impossible Foods is looking to make foods that are not only tasty but which have no cholesterol, hormones, or antibiotics. Its flagship product: a plant-based cheeseburger.
Cofounded by vegan celebrity chef Tal Ronnen and cheesemaker Monte Casino, the company’s products include almond milk cheeses, ricotta, ravioli, and cream-cheese-like cheeses that are sold in Whole Foods and elsewhere.
If they can pull this off…
