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Are Psychedelics The Next Big Trend In Cellular Agriculture?
Chicago’s Back of the Yard Algae Sciences (BYAS) has revealed it is on the brink of an ecologically significant breakthrough. The company, which uses cellular agriculture to create zero-waste food additives, claims to have reproduced toad!-->…
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Why Vegetarian Singer Sia Is Excited About The Meat Industry
Singer and songwriter Sia took to Fortune this week to share her thoughts on the food system, and why as a vegetarian, she's excited about the future of the meat industry.
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California’s Pork Industry Promised a ‘Bacon Crisis’. Where Is It?
It's been more than three years since California voters passed Prop 12, one of the nation's strictest animal welfare laws. The pork industry pushed back, saying regulations would make meeting demand for products like bacon near impossible.!-->…
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Living Long And Prospering: The Science (No Fiction) Behind The Pack’s New Plant-Based Dog Food Campaign
The Pack is a UK brand that specialises in plant-based nutrition for dogs. It has just unveiled a new ‘dog-first’ advertising campaign, educating human companions about the safety and benefits of meat-free food. The company worked!-->…
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Opinion: Ricky Gervais Admitting He’s Vegan Simply Confirms What We All Suspected
British actor Ricky Gervais referred to himself as vegan live on U.S. television last week. It's long been suspected, but it's the first time he's admitted it publically. A keen animal rights activist, Gervais has frequently supported PETA!-->…
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New Consumer Survey Highlights Knowledge Gap In People Who Unwittingly Support Animal Cruelty
Vegan fried chicken company VFC commissioned an online survey of 5,204 people. A majority revealed that they have little to no knowledge of how chickens are farmed in the UK. Most surveyed claimed that shopping and eating habits would be!-->…
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Italy’s Fur Farming Ban Is the Latest Blow to a Dying Industry
December 21 2021 saw the Italian Budget Senate Committee approve a permanent ban on fur farming. 10 mink farms currently operate in Italy. Each will be closed within six months. The news comes after extensive campaigning for the Human!-->…
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Jane Goodall Supports Call For Global Charities To Stop Harmful Animal Gifting Initiatives
Alongside prominent scientists, celebrities, and religious leaders, Dr. Jane Goodall is calling for an end to animal gifting. A well-meaning practice used by numerous charities, the primatologist says it's unsustainable. Recipients are!-->…
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India Officially Signs Up To Veganuary Following 60,000 Participants in 2021
More than half a million people took part in Veganuary 2021 worldwide and over 60,000 of those were from India. As a result of this, from January 2022, the country will be an official campaign hub for the movement. India joins the U.K.,!-->…
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Spain Grants Animals the Same Rights as Humans In Update to Civil Code
Spain has passed new legislation that increases animals’ rights. Domestic pets and wild animals will no longer be treated as objects in the eyes of the law. The news was celebrated by animal rights groups who had campaigned for the change.!-->…
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No More Boiling Alive As UK Recognises Octopuses, Lobsters, And Crabs As Sentient Creatures
A new UK government-commissioned report has found that octopuses, lobsters and crabs are sentient. All have been identified as feeling pain and suffering distress. The revelations have resulted in a radical change to UK animal welfare laws!-->…
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Cruel Captive Dolphin Shows Now Off the Itinerary for Expedia
After years of campaigning by animal rights campaigners, Expedia has moved to remove sales of trips and activities involving cruel captive dolphin shows.
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The Week In Food Tech: Impossible And Buitoni Vegan Ravioli, Plus New Foods From Ritter Sport, Blue Tribe, and Barvecue
Just a few short years ago, it was unusual to get more than a handful of stories each week about meat analogues, dairy alternatives, and other alt and/or vegan foods. Nowadays, the opposite is true. In fact, there are so many developments!-->…
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What Is Squalene? The Truth Behind The Beauty Industry’s Favorite Ingredient
Anyone who's done a little bit of research on beauty products has likely run across the ingredient squalene in various skincare and cosmetics products. But what is squalene? Is it safe? Ethical? Here's everything you need to know.
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The Week In Food Tech: Migros Launches Plant-Based Egg, COP26’s Menu Comes Under Fire
This week in food tech news, Switzerland's Migros launches a plant-based hardboiled egg and PETA launches a campaign aimed at the COP26 menu.
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Animals Are Legal Persons, Says US Court For The First Time
Animals have been recognised as legal persons for the first time in the US, relating to a case to prevent Pablo Escobar's hippos from being killed.
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How This Online Database Could Help Us Shift Away From Factory Farms
CALF is a new database of laws relating to farmed animals that helps policymakers and advocates build a more sustainable food system.
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A UK Professor Says Vegan Dog And Cat Food Is As Healthy As Pet Diets Based On Animal Proteins
A veterinary professor in the UK says his research showed that cats and dogs had as good, or better, health outcomes with vegan pet food.
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Vegan Chick*n Brand VFC Works Against The System, But With Big Retailers. Why? Impact.
While VFC stands up to the unsustainable, unethical food system, the vegan chicken brand isn't opposed to working with big food to change it.
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Will President Biden Take Up The $1M Vegan For 30 Days Challenge?
Will US President Biden take up the charitable challenge to go plant-based for 30 days? Million Dollar Vegan just made the $1 million offer.
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Kering Breaks Up with Fur For Good As Luxury Fashion Shifts To Cruelty-Free
Luxury fashion group Kering has pledged to ditch fur across all its brands, as high-end labels face greater scrutiny over animal welfare and environmental practices. From late 2022, none of Kering’s brands, including Alexander McQueen,!-->…
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