Vegan Week

Unbelievable stats from a report released this week. But ditching animal products is apparently still harder to do than ditching booze. As well as this story, Paul, Freedom, Kate & Ant dissect nine other bits of news from the last 7 days in the vegan & animal rights space.

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Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.

If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via [email protected].

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This week's stories:

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/oreo-ends-animal-testing-peta-campaign/ 

https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-01-18/national/socialAffairs/Bullfighting-organizers-face-investigation-over-alleged-animal-abuse-drugging/2502830 

https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/01/14/from-braai-to-beans-veganuary-nudges-south-africans-towards-plant-based-eating 

https://www.timeout.com/johannesburg/news/international-chef-sunni-speaks-brings-signature-vegan-oxtail-to-johannesburg-011626 

https://www.farminguk.com/news/christmas-shoppers-ditch-turkey-as-lamb-and-dairy-deliver-festive-boost_67859.html  

https://www.google.com/amp/s/abcnews.go.com/amp/International/wireStory/horses-leap-flames-pets-church-spanish-animal-rituals-129305751 

https://www.farminguk.com/news/higher-welfare-could-protect-farm-incomes-research-suggests_67864.html 

https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news /a-fifth-of-brits-taking-part-in-veganuary/714062.article 

https://www.theempathyproject.co.uk/film (a new film being released this month)

https://dogstodaymagazine.co.uk/2026/01/19/charities-launch-new-animal-welfare-evidence-centre/ 

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Paul, Freedom, Kate & Ant

This January we are re-releasing all eighteen of our 'Going Vegan' series, to shine a spotlight on the huge variety of everyday normal folk who choose to avoid animal expoitation through choosing a vegan lifestyle.

In today's rerun, we hear from the inspiring Josh!

For the original shownotes for this episode, visit Episode 135 directly https://zencastr.com/z/XbF8Y5Vi

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Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With our podcasts, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights, as well as picking a 'timeless' vegan or animal rights issue, and discussing it in more depth.

If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via [email protected].

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Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!

Josh & Ant

This January we are re-releasing all eighteen of our 'Going Vegan' series, to shine a spotlight on the huge variety of everyday normal folk who choose to avoid animal expoitation through choosing a vegan lifestyle.

In today's rerun, we hear from the fabulous Julia!

For the original shownotes for this episode, visit Episode 132 directly https://zencastr.com/z/SVJXddJH

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Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With our podcasts, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights, as well as picking a 'timeless' vegan or animal rights issue, and discussing it in more depth.

If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via [email protected].

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Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!

Julia & Ant

Despite the click-bait headline, this is NOT a judgemental discussion! But it's a tricky one; compassionate followers of a vegan lifestyle, pressured by their animal's needs and/or finance, left wondering whether they need to make an exception...and buy animal products for their companion animal(s) to eat. Ant, Carlos & Kate have all lived with companion animals and discuss their approaches to this divisive issue, as well as sharing some science & market research that may help folk with this element of vegan decision-making.

As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via [email protected]

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Enough  of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the  latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan  Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts  around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement;  giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our  vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each  week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more  detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via  [email protected].

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Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!

Kate, Carlos & Anthony

This January we are re-releasing all eighteen of our 'Going Vegan' series, to shine a spotlight on the huge variety of everyday normal folk who choose to avoid animal expoitation through choosing a vegan lifestyle.

In today's rerun, we hear from the lovely Sam!

For the original shownotes for this episode, visit Episode 130 directly https://zencastr.com/z/EG5Gxa_7

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Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With our podcasts, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights, as well as picking a 'timeless' vegan or animal rights issue, and discussing it in more depth.

If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via [email protected].

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Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!

Sam & Ant

This January we are re-releasing all eighteen of our 'Going Vegan' series, to shine a spotlight on the huge variety of everyday normal folk who choose to avoid animal expoitation through choosing a vegan lifestyle.

In today's rerun, we hear from ever-present Falafeller, Anthony!

For the original shownotes for this episode, visit Episode 90 directly https://zencastr.com/z/pejfLMds

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Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With our podcasts, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights, as well as picking a 'timeless' vegan or animal rights issue, and discussing it in more depth.

If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via [email protected].

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Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!

Paul & Ant

A blow to the right to peaceful protest on behalf of animals this week, as the UK Parliament voted in favour of making any kind of protest at an animal testing site illegal. Whilst this is still to be confirmed as law, there is much to conisder on how this could affect some of the existing regular protests that take place on behalf of animals. As well as this story, Shane, Make, Kate & Ant dissect nine other bits of news from the last 7 days in the vegan & animal rights space.

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Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.

If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via [email protected].

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This week's stories:

https://protectthewild.substack.com/p/mps-approve-expansion-of-anti-protest 

https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/whole-milk-for-healthy-kids-act-trump-bill-non-dairy-school-meals/ 

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/the-body-shop-backtracks-on-its-vegan-promise/ 

https://sustainabilitymag.com/news/how-is-smurfit-westrocks-packaging-vegan-cruelty-free 

https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/474554/food-pyramid-dietary-guidelines-maha-protein?view_token=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJpZCI6IkNKV2FuaWdweWkiLCJwIjoiL2Z1dHVyZS1wZXJmZWN0LzQ3NDU1NC9mb29kLXB5cmFtaWQtZGlldGFyeS1ndWlkZWxpbmVzLW1haGEtcHJvdGVpbiIsImV4cCI6MTc2OTM3NDMzNSwiaWF0IjoxNzY4MTY0NzM1fQ.mhnq6GeSaGseEjE1EeEpEiy89Tph1sBuCq-4LNRRUuM&utm_medium=gift-link

https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2026/01/14/marriott-protests-cage-free-eggs/?pwapi_token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJyZWFzb24iOiJnaWZ0IiwibmJmIjoxNzY4MzY2ODAwLCJpc3MiOiJzdWJzY3JpcHRpb25zIiwiZXhwIjoxNzY5NzQ5MTk5LCJpYXQiOjE3NjgzNjY4MDAsImp0aSI6Ijg3NDg2ODdiLWNlOTQtNGZhMy04ODkyLTZiNjM2YmM5OWEwNiIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lndhc2hpbmd0b25wb3N0LmNvbS90cmF2ZWwvMjAyNi8wMS8xNC9tYXJyaW90dC1wcm90ZXN0cy1jYWdlLWZyZWUtZWdncy8ifQ.LULSQLLOXk8mKYMV2JopHf3fZWizi45jLVmNJq4Id9Q&itid=gfta

 https://www.facebook.com/AnimalRising/photos/%EF%B8%8F-not-guilty-%EF%B8%8Fjury-says-rescuing-beagles-is-not-a-crimefour-animal-rising-defend/1230746902494029/ 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8j3020kl04o

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/three-horses-killed-one-race-33208070 

https://forgetfarmkind.com/ 

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Shane, Make, Kate & Ant

This January we are re-releasing all eighteen of our 'Going Vegan' series, to shine a spotlight on the huge variety of everyday normal folk who choose to avoid animal expoitation through choosing a vegan lifestyle.

In today's rerun, we hear from occasional Falafeller, Luke!

For the original shownotes for this episode, visit Episode 33 directly https://zencastr.com/z/5c8dskjX

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Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With our podcasts, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights, as well as picking a 'timeless' vegan or animal rights issue, and discussing it in more depth.

If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via [email protected].

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Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!

Luke & Ant

This January we are re-releasing all eighteen of our 'Going Vegan' series, to shine a spotlight on the huge variety of everyday normal folk who choose to avoid animal expoitation through choosing a vegan lifestyle.

In today's rerun, we hear from the brilliant, regular Falafeller, Paul!

For the original shownotes for this episode, visit Episode 31 directly https://zencastr.com/z/8TMIdXtO

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Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With our podcasts, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights, as well as picking a 'timeless' vegan or animal rights issue, and discussing it in more depth.

If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via [email protected].

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Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!

Paul & Ant

Clare Mann coined the term "vystopia" as the anguish of being vegan in a non-vegan world. But is this something Ant, Dominic, Julie or Carlos feel? And if so, how they manage this phenomenon?

In the discussion, we mention:

https://vystopia.com/

https://carnism.org/

https://immaculatevegan.com/blogs/magazine/mental-health-for-vegans-how-to-deal-with-living-in-a-non-vegan-world?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Vystopia+article+%2B+BAHE+Women%27s+UK+Oct+25+%2801K7XWA3S8941917A5TVDYCEQN%29&_kx=Ir-RTA2XtVEfebNA_1n-ILY8HV9-CB2pvNqNSCrIA2Y.HHvBrW

As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or  anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via [email protected]

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Enough  of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the  latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan  Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts  around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement;  giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our  vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each  week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more  detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via  [email protected].

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Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!

Dominic, Carlos, Julie & Anthony