mo4ch:> Burger King 'plant-based' Whopper tweets banned | Mo4ch News

15 April 2020 Image copyrightBurger KingBurger King has been banned from showing adverts suggesting its Rebel Whopper, which is cooked alongside meat and contains egg, is vegan-friendly.The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said the chain's claim that the burger is "100% Whopper, no beef" could be understood to mean it did not contain animal products.Burger King said it had been "clear and transparent" in its marketing.The Vegan Society said it was a "missed opportunity"."We communicated from the outset that the Rebel Whopper is aimed at a flexitarian audience," the fast food chain said in a statement. But the ASA found that Burger King's social media posts about the Rebel Whopper gave the impression it could be eaten by vegans and vegetarians.Skip Twitter post by @BurgerKingUKYou asked and we listened. Introducing the Rebel Whopper, our first plant-based burger! 🍔 Pick up yours exclusively with the app on the 6th and 7th and then ava…