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Central Park Is Now Home To NYC’s First Vegan Night Market
The weekly event will showcase plant-based cuisine from some of the city’s top vendors.
Slutty Vegan Among Best Burger Joints In US, According to Yelp
Plant-based burgers are a top food trend of 2023 says Yelp, as the review platform reveals its top 100 burger joints in the country.
This Company Can Now Produce Cultivated Meat in Just Eight Days
Successfully scaling up production could pave the way for a world where cultivated meat satisfies the world's appetite for meat without harming people, animals, or the environment.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Launches ‘Eat More Plants’ Campaign
Adams credits a plant-based lifestyle with transforming his life and helping to put his type 2 diabetes into remission.
'Uncharted Territory': New Study Warns World Will Likely Exceed 1.5°C Temperature Limit Within Five Years
According to the report, there is a 66 percent chance of surpassing the 1.5C threshold during at least one year within the timeframe of 2023 to 2027.
'Brutal and Dangerous': Bill to End Horse Slaughter Reintroduced to Congress
The Save America's Forgotten Equines Act seeks to permanently prohibit the commercial slaughter of horses within the US and put an end to their export for such purposes.
Brazil Bans Live Cow Exports in Groundbreaking Ruling Recognizing Animal Rights
Brazil's historic ban on live cattle exports has been celebrated by animal rights campaigners, signaling a major victory for animals and the fight against abusive practices.
This Company Just 3D Printed the ‘World’s First’ Cultivated Fish Fillet
The fillet, which is grown from fish cells, offers a sustainable and kinder solution to industrialized fishing.
Shake Shack Launch Plant-Based Shakes and Meat-Free Burgers
The brand is the latest to meet the increasing consumer demand for animal-free food, with new vegan products now available at every Shake Shack location across the US.
Lewis Hamilton’s Plant-Based Burger Chain Opens in the US
Neat Burger’s arrival in the US is the latest sign of the growing popularity of plant-based burgers, as consumers increasingly opt for more sustainable food choices.
New Zealand Bans the Export of Live Animals
The controversial industry transports thousands of live farmed animals to other countries via long journeys on huge ships, where crowded, unsanitary, and distressing conditions cause immense suffering for animals.
UPSIDE Foods Announces New Cultivated Chicken Sandwiches, Dumplings and Sausages
Pending regulatory approval, these products made from real animal cells aim to revolutionize the meat industry by offering a more sustainable and ethical alternative to traditional animal agriculture.
Plant-Based Food Sales in US Reached $8 Billion in 2022, as 70% of Americans Now Consume Plant-Based Foods
The market for animal-free foods continues to grow and “consumer demand is strong”, says a new food industry report on retail sales and trends.
Vegan Protein Is Just As Effective At Building Muscle As Animal Protein, Study Shows
The scientific research reveals that mushroom-based mycoprotein was found to increase muscle mass and strength to the same extent as animal-based meat.
More Than 18,000 Cows Perish in Barn Fire at Texas Dairy Farm
Footage of the deadly explosion Texas dairy farm has been circulating on social media, showing the sky filled with thick smoke and the heart-wrenching screams of trapped cows.
‘Molecular Farming’ Startup To Grow Egg Proteins In Potatoes
The breakthrough technology can develop “real” egg white proteins by using potatoes instead of farming chickens.
Woolly Mammoth Meatball Sparks Discussion About Cultivated Meat's Potential
Cultivated meat company, Vow, has created a meatball made from cells of the extinct woolly mammoth as part of its mission to start a conversation about how we produce and consume food.
Aqua Cultured Foods Raises $5.5 Million To Bring Its Ultra-Realistic Plant-Based Seafood To Market
The brand’s animal-free seafood offers a solution to a global fishing industry that’s responsible for depleted fish populations, damage to ecosystems, and the “bycatch” of non-target species.
Italy Plans to Ban Cultivated Meat To ‘Safeguard’ Food Heritage
Cultivated meat - meat grown from animal cells rather than from a farmed animal - is one of the leading solutions to creating a more sustainable food system. But Italy’s rightwing government, backed by the country’s biggest farmer’s association, says it is a threat to the traditional meat industry and wants it outlawed.
Jimi Biotech Unveils “China’s First” 100% Cultivated Chicken
The cultivated meat is developed from rooster cells - rather than a farmed animal - and its color, smell, and flavor is said to be near-identical to traditional chicken.