Heather Mills' Vegan Food Business Faces Crisis After Repeated Damage
Heather Mills, known for her fearless nature during her high-profile divorce from Sir Paul McCartney, now faces what she describes as a "nightmare" situation threatening her vegan food empire. The former model and entrepreneur has revealed that her company VBites has suffered devastating damage from travellers, putting the future of her business at risk.
Factory Destruction and Financial Struggle
Speaking at a vegan event in London's East End, Mills shared the extent of the problems facing her business. "We've had a really difficult time," she confessed. "Irish travellers trashed two of our three factories, three times in the last 18 months - it is a nightmare."
The 57-year-old founded VBites with what she describes as the "sole purpose of furthering the plant-based movement". Her ambitious plans included transforming her native north-east England into a "Silicon Valley of plant-based foods", opening a factory in County Durham to spearhead this vision.
These setbacks come at a particularly challenging time for Mills' business empire. VBites slid into administration in 2023, forcing Mills to mount a rescue operation. She struck a million-pound rescue bid and made the significant personal sacrifice of waiving the almost £5 million the company owed her in an attempt to save the struggling firm.
Personal Commitment to Vegan Movement
Mills remains passionate about the vegan cause that drives her business ventures. "Veganism changes people's lives and inspired me and brought me into many campaigns," she explained. She emphasised her ethical approach to business, stating: "I never took a penny from vegan businesses. They go to the different charities that I support around the world."
The businesswoman, who had her left leg amputated from the knee downwards, has shown remarkable resilience throughout her life. After her divorce from the former Beatle, she took up competitive skiing and entered the Guinness World Records as the fastest disabled female skier of all time.
On a personal note, Mills has "finally settled" down with 39-year-old Mick Dickman, whom she describes as a former meat-eater who has since become a "passionate vegan".
Other Celebrity News Highlights
In other entertainment news, Lily Allen made headlines this week by channelling Princess Diana's iconic revenge dress moment. The singer wore an outfit strikingly similar to the black silk evening gown Diana wore in 1997 after Prince Charles admitted to infidelity.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry is set to venture into property expertise, scheduled to speak at the Power House conference for estate agents in Toronto next month. The Duke of Sussex will share his insights despite his limited Canadian property experience being largely confined to visits to Meghan Markle's former Toronto home during her Suits filming days.
In music industry news, Liam Gallagher's touring company has reported impressive earnings of £5.2 million in its first nine months of operation, equivalent to £19,000 per day, even before Oasis's official reunion shows.
Finally, former Red Bull F1 team principal Christian Horner celebrated his 52nd birthday with wife Geri Halliwell, who presented him with a festive cake despite what has been described as a "tough year" for the racing executive.
