Whether it’s at the cinema, on Netflix or in German films, the beaming face of Kostja Ullmann with his big dark eyes is everywhere – and for good reason, because the actor has been on stage since he was 11 years old, and slips effortlessly into any role he takes on. He has featured in crime thrillers, his cinema debut, Summer Storm, as well as in My Blind Date with Life, where he played a visually impaired person, and in the 2023 Netflix dystopia Paradise. And his interests are just as varied as the films he has acted in. At…

Die-hard fans of long-running German soap opera Gute Zeiten, Schlechte Zeiten (GZSZ – “Good Times, Bad Times”) know actress Anne Menden as the character Emily Höfer/Badak/Wiedmann. While her character is known for being moody and having a turbulent life, actress Anne Menden couldn’t be more different. She’s a woman with clear values, and plenty of commitment to them. We were very happy to be able to interview her, and find out a little bit more about what plays the leading role in her life… VELIVERY: Hi Anne, it’s great to be able to talk to you! We have to be…

The start of the year … all signs point to a new beginning! And the first month of the new year can be a fascinating expedition into the world of culinary wonders and captivating aha moments. In this article, we explore the origins, development and many inspiring aspects of this movement: VEGANUARY. And who can give us more insightful information than Ria Rehberg, the director of Veganuary International? We are delighted that she is here to answer our questions about everything you need to know about Veganuary. And if you’re wondering how Velivery.com will guide you along this exciting path,…

She is an all-rounder. A strong personality – and she is our Veganuary godmother: Alina Süggeler. The female lead singer of the band Frida Gold is not only a singer, songwriter, pianist and model, she’s got a lot more to offer. And she also has a lot to say. The vegan has been committed to animals and environmental protection for many years. That is sufficient for us to find out more about this committed woman in an interview. VELIVERY: Alina, you have been successful with the band Frida Gold for over 10 years. Your albums ‘Juwel’ and ‘Alina’ that contain…

Veganism and Buddhism are two trendy topics which, when combined, either sound like an “Eat, Pray Love”-esque trip to find yourself, or like the contents of your fridge after you’ve been on a spiritual retreat for the weekend. But hey, who knew that there’s a connection between enlightened beings and seitan steaks? Or that famous Buddhists such as Matthieu Ricard are some of the happiest people around, or that karma might start with our consumer habits? Empathy is the central value of the Buddhist faith. In the teachings of this Eastern wisdom, life is sacred. Buddhism teaches us that all…

Everyone’s talking about velivery, and news of our website is spreading very quickly among bloggers. We want to introduce you to as many people from the online world as possible – in the form of short profiles about what they do, and what motivates them. Today, we spoke to Jonas Osswald. VELIVERY: How can we find you online? Where are you active? And what are the main themes you feature in your content? Jonas: My name is Jonas Osswald, and you can find me on Instagram as johnnys.fitfood. As the name suggests, my channel is all about fitness and food.…

So, German bodybuilder Ralf Moeller eats a vegan diet? Really? Yes, really! And he feels better than he ever has! But how did this come about? How did it all start? Read on to find out about Ralf Moeller’s talents, and about the secret to his success. Ralf had always been ambitious. He started his career as a sportsman and bodybuilder at the tender age of 17. His goal-orientedness led to him becoming German champion in 1984. Two years later, he was crowned Mr Universe in Tokyo. Today, he is still considered one of greatest bodybuilding champions there is. But…

What does German politics have to do with soy alternatives to sausages? At first glance, nothing at all! However, Konrad Adenauer, the first post-war German Chancellor, was not just a politician. He was also very inventive – a real Gyro Gearloose of his time. When he wasn’t busy with politics, the passionate tinkerer was creating his own inventions. While some were more successful than others, they all had one thing in common: they were ahead of their time. As early as 1936, he was busy experimenting with procedures intended to remove exhaust fumes and soot from the air. The initial…

Alex Flohr is what many people would call a “really genuine guy”. He speaks his mind, doesn’t think much of convention, and likes to enjoy life. It’s this affable mix which will be noticed right away by anyone who watches his successful YouTube cooking channel HIER KOCHT ALEX (in German). This is someone who really does put all the clichés about vegans to bed once and for all. Originally a trained master road builder, Alex has now become successful in this format. And his success is every bit as self-made as his recipes are. His newest book, VEGAN OCEAN, has…

There was a time when Topias Rohde was part of the furniture of the Hamburg nightclub and party scene. As an event caterer, he burned the candle at both ends and got the energy for his exhausting job from meat-heavy meals during the day. “My diet used to feature much more meat than it did salad. When I ordered a kebab, I would just have the bread, sauce and meat, and leave out the green stuff”: this is how Topi describes his earlier culinary self. All this changed when he met the woman he would eventually marry – she had…

“How is it possible that something as essential as food and nutrition has become so difficult and complicated to understand?” This is the question which has led Niko Rittenau to where he is today. As a successful author, nutritionist and public speaker, he is keen to bring his knowledge about healthy vegan nutrition to as large an audience as possible. Through his work, he aims to raise people’s awareness of their own health, sustainability in practice, and to instill a sense of responsibility for the planet. Originally from Austria, Rittenau is a trained cook and tourism agent. While he was…

Donald Watson is regarded as the forefather of the word ‘Vegan’. In 1944, Watson and five others founded the VEGAN SOCIETY in Birmingham (UK), which still exists to this day. Watson dedicated his life to using it as a vehicle to win people over to a vegan way of thinking. Of course, the vegan lifestyle wasn’t man-made. It is a natural form of diet, which is older than most of the languages that we speak today. For instance, Neanderthals in Southern Europe, unlike their relatives in Northern and Central Europe, ate a diet that was primarily vegan, something scientists were…