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One of my dearest online friends, who we'll call "Susan," put up a long post on social media last week. The gist of her diatribe, boiled down to one sentence: "my mother-in-law insists on adding bacon to every potentially vegetarian item she makes." Susan and her son are strict vegetarians.

The popular sandwich and coffee chain Pret A Manger opened its first “Veggie Pret” in Soho in 2016, more openings soon followed and at its peak, there were 10 locations across the UK

The chain said the decision was driven by the fact vegetarian options were now widely available at all its stores

New research finds up to one in five New Zealanders now prefers a plant-based diet – eliciting a bloody-minded response from the meat industry. Jonathan Milne reports.

Food writer Heather Thomas tells Prudence Wade how to nail plant-based festive dishes this year

'Tis the season to eat beige food

Der Berliner is coming to Bell Street and will offer gourmet kebabs made using high-end, locally sourced lamb, beef and chicken, plus quality vegetarian and vegan options.

There’s more to meat-free festive eating than chestnuts roasting on an open fire, says Clare Finney