Planted, the Swiss leader in vegan alternatives to meat, arrives in France

Planted, the Swiss leader in vegan alternatives to meat, arrives in France

Planted, the Swiss leader in plant-based alternatives to meat, arrives in France. The start-up, founded in 2019, already sells its imitation meat products (“chicken”, pulled “pork”, kebab, etc.) through Migros and Coop, the two main distributors in Switzerland. They can also be found at the German brand Edeka and at Spar in Austria. The French … Read more

In Norway, the non-sexual pronoun “them” enters the dictionary

In Norway, the non-sexual pronoun "them" enters the dictionary

After the introduction of the non-sexual pronoun “iel” in Little Robert, it is Norway’s turn to recognize the use of “chicken”. In question ? Popular enthusiasm for this pronoun. Norwegian dictionaries welcome a new third person singular this year. In addition to “hun” (feminine first name) and “han” (masculine pronoun), there will now be “hen”, … Read more

Benin decriminalizes abortion: a big step forward for women’s rights in Africa

Benin decriminalizes abortion: a big step forward for women's rights in Africa

Abortion is now legal in Benin. Until now, abortion had been banned in the West African country except in exceptional circumstances, with nearly 200 women dying each year from complications of clandestine abortion. This landmark new law marks a major step forward for women’s rights in a continent where access to abortion is still rare. … Read more

These are the most engaged companies according to young graduates

These are the most engaged companies according to young graduates

CSR is becoming increasingly important in the attractiveness criteria of companies. That’s why consultancy firm Universum first asked students and young employees who they believed were the most involved Cac 40 companies. Who will win the gold medal for commitment to the new generation of workers? Carrefour, Engie and L’Oreal make up this trio selected … Read more

How can you help your teen with depression? A mother shares her experience on Twitter.

How can you help your teen with depression?  A mother shares her experience on Twitter.

Repeated detentions, curfews, wearing a mask, physical distancing, cancellation of classes … Over the past two years, especially young people have suffered from the collateral damage caused by the pandemic. Isolated, more and more of them become depressed and think about suicide. A situation that often makes parents completely powerless. To help them, the mother … Read more