06/24/2022
5 Interesting Vegan Facts from Around the Globe
1. Over 400 vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants can be found in Tel Aviv.
Are you sure about that? Tel Aviv is the top location for vegans, according to The Daily Meal. We eagerly anticipate India following Israel's lead and opening just as many vegan eateries, if not more!
The biggest vegan festival in the world, which takes place in September, is also located in Tel Aviv. So, if you have any free time during that month, visit Tel Aviv.
2. Italy's Turin might become entirely vegetarian
Chiara Appendino, the current mayor of Turin, has made plans to turn the city vegetarian ever since she was elected. This represents a significant step in the right way because we all know how much the Italians adore their meat and dairy products. More than 30 restaurants and cafes already provide vegetarian and vegan fare. The Turin tourism authority has even issued a list of eateries to assist vegan travelers as a result of this number's continued growth. The mayor has even started to spread awareness by requiring that schoolchildren study nutrition and animal welfare. Bravo, Turin!
3. In Berlin, there are almost 80,000 vegans!
There are approximately 50 restaurants that serve only vegan fare, and there are thought to be 80,000 vegans in Berlin. There are numerous ethical vegan firms that produce anything from beer to clothing to s*x toys, so it's not just about the food. Berlin organizes the Vegans Sommerfest in August, a vegan festival with music, fashion presentations, and other events, just like Tel Aviv does. Remember to include that on your bucket list.
4. Between 2009 and 2016, veganism grew by 350% in the UK.
The Guardian reports that 150,000 people in the UK choose a plant-based diet in 2006. Now, 542,000 people do. That's a 350 percent growth. The fact that more than half of the vegan population is between the ages of 15 and 35 may be contributing to the increase. Just goes to show how many people can be impacted by one voice!
As many of you are aware, Veganuary is a nonprofit organization that urges people to try living a vegan diet for one month in January. It is said that this year, more than 59,500 people took part. From just 3,300 participants in its first year, 2014, it has seen a tremendous surge. Approximately 24,000 of the 59,500 were carnivores, and 15,000 were vegetarians. It serves as evidence that people are open to change. In addition, it was discovered that the animals—rather than health or the environment—were the primary driver of their participation. Hallelujah, world, you have our admiration!
