Plant-based Diet

• Some Canadians are switching to a plant-based diet in the new year. Here’s why

  Veganuary is now a worldwide movement with participants around the world. Canada is in the top 20 countries by number of participants, ranking 18th.

  Consumer

  Jan 1
  
• Canadian pea producers see increase in demand with more new plant-based products

  Pea production has gone up by 30 per cent in the last three years due to higher demand for plant-based foods according to Pulse Canada.

  Consumer

  Aug 19, 2021
  
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• Saskatoon vegan community celebrates first Veg Fest

  Multiple vegan vendors gathered in River Landing Park on Saturday for Saskatoon's first Veg Fest to celebrate plant-based diets and their support for animal life.

  Health

  Aug 14, 2021
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• Three easy ways to get more plants on your plate

  With plant-based diets all the rage, we surveyed notable Edmonton chefs for their advice on getting more plants on your plate.

  Features

  Feb 19, 2020
• Plant protein researchers hope to make most of Saskatchewan crops

  The demand for plant protein is climbing, and with such a huge agricultural industry, researchers say there's plenty of incentive for Saskatchewan farmers.

  Science

  Feb 1, 2020
• Peterborough company Noblegen to join Canadian delegation at global cleantech forum

  The Cleantech Forum in San Francisco, set for Jan. 27-29, features dozens of innovators and investors dedicated to the field of clean technology.

  Science

  Jan 23, 2020
• How to feed your plant-based kids

  Registered dietitian Desiree Nielsen offers advice for families following or considering starting a plant-based diet.

  Canada

  Jan 16, 2020
• Less exposure to sunlight influences winter weight gain, study shows

  According to a recent study out of the University of Alberta, less sunlight can also be a factor in winter weight gain.

  Health

  Jan 2, 2020
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• Plant protein industry continues to be innovative to meet demands

  A federal "supercluster" investment means the plant protein industry will receive $153 million to meet demands and continue to grow.

  Canada

  Nov 18, 2019
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• Hardcore singer John Joseph to take message of resilience, positivity on Alberta speaking tour

  "I've spoken at prisons, in high schools and done spoken word and stuff like that, so it's just one of the things I try to do."

  Features

  Nov 3, 2019