Super Vegan News - Week of February 28, 2021

This week in Super Vegan News:

• The governor of Colorado declares March 20th "Meatout" Day. Ranchers threaten to leave the state. Maybe because of the name? Meat-out...
• Even though Starbucks acknowledged that cow’s milk is the company’s biggest source of carbon dioxide emissions, it continues to charge extra for non-dairy alternatives while giving away the cow's milk for free. Actor Alan Cumming has had enough of this nonsensical practice.
• Russian poultry plant confirms several cases of (bird) flu being passed from chickens to plant workers.
• You might be thinking about going vegan after reading that last headline. Here are some tips for maximizing plant-based nutrients.
• Nestle is venturing deeper into vegan offerings--should vegans buy or boycott?
• "That Vegan Teacher" had her TikTok account blocked after a petition gathers 20,000 signatures.
• NYC residents recently got an email from the mayor asking them to go meatless. Maybe the mayor will also email restaurants and ask them to make vegan-friendly dishes? Because that would also help.

• Coconut Whisk started out making vegan dessert kits suitable for dorm-room, microwavable pursuits, but soon they'll be expanding into their first brick-and-mortar location--a pancake house in Minneapolis! In the meantime, you can try their DIY brand here at TheSuperVeganMarket.com!