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New Culture’s Animal-Free Dairy Protein Set To Disrupt $154 Billion Global Cheese Industry
"We are entering an era where we can produce massive amounts of real cheese without the involvement of any animals."
World's First Cat Treat with Cell-Cultivated Fish Revealed
Marina Cat has all the animal-derived nutrition of caught or farmed fish, but none of the harmful environmental impacts of commercial fishing.
Horses Stolen In Florida, Suspected For Illegal Human Consumption
$25K reward offered for information on the stolen horses as local animal welfare group says the illegal yet lucrative horse meat trade in South Florida is being fueled with stolen horses.
Illegal, Deadly Drug Found in US Pork Exports
The banned drug clenbuterol increases muscle mass in animals but can cause tremors, cardiac problems, and worse in humans.
Over 1000 US Mayors Pledge To Support Plant-Based Food Initiatives to Improve Public Health
The resolution was supported by 1,400 US mayors, and aims to promote healthy plant-based foods to combat lifestyle-related chronic diseases.
Two Investigations into US Pig Farm Abuse Highlight Critical Need to Prevent EATS Act
The EATS Act would set animal welfare standards in the United States back decades. Now, two major investigations conducted by Animal Outlook and Mercy for Animals have exposed widespread abuse in the pig farming industry, emphasizing the urgent need to make sure that this legislation does not pass.
Tick-Borne Meat Allergy May Have Impacted Nearly Half a Million People in US
The CDC reported that a rare and potentially life-threatening red meat allergy, triggered by ticks, could have affected up to 450,000 Americans, with cases on the rise.
New Jersey Bans ‘Extreme Confinement’ Crates for Pigs and Calves
The controversial farming method keeps animals in crates so small that they cannot even turn around.
Victory! COP28 Climate Conference to Serve Mostly Vegan Menu
The upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference will consider animal agriculture's adverse impact on the environment by serving mostly plant-based food options throughout the event.
Indonesia’s Notorious ‘Extreme’ Market Bans Dog and Cat Meat Trade
Campaigners rescue 25 dogs and 3 cats as the Tomohon Extreme Market finally closes its network of slaughterhouses.
Vegan Diets Cause 75% Less Carbon Emissions Than Meat Diets, Study Confirms
Scientists at the University of Oxford analyzed the environmental impact of over 55,000 people’s individual diets, in the most comprehensive research of its kind.
GOOD Meat's Cultivated Chicken Sold in US for the First Time
The landmark dinner at China Chilcano by José Andrés saw a select group of diners sit down to a historic meal of charcoal-grilled cultivated chicken in the nation’s capital.
Billie Eilish Speaks Out Against “Horrendous” Animal Agriculture
“The most important thing you can do is changing what’s on your plate”, the singer said in a recent interview about the climate crisis, and urged her fans to eat more plant-based foods to help animals and the planet.
Cultivated Chicken Debuts in San Francisco Restaurant
UPSIDE Foods announced that its cultivated chicken – grown directly from real animal cells – has launched at the Michelin-starred Bar Crenn in San Francisco, California, marking the first-ever consumer sale of cultivated meat in the US.
Cultivated Meat is Approved in the US - How Real Meat is Created Without Killing
Cultivated meat on a large scale could mean a decrease in the billions of animals that are slaughtered to feed a growing population.
California Hospitals Make Landmark Move as First in the US to Implement Vegan Food Program
The Universal Meals plant-based food program is an initiative by The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine to help hospitals improve patient health and achieve climate goals.
World’s Biggest Meat Producer To Build Largest Ever Cultivated Beef Protein Plant
Meat giant JBS says the plant will produce up to 4,000 tons of cultivated meat each year, as it looks to meet the global demand for protein in a more sustainable and healthy way.
'It’s Just a Living Nightmare': Tyson's Misleading Free-Range Claims Exposed
An extensive undercover investigation into Tyson Foods, America’s largest chicken producer, has revealed the systemic cruelty inherent in the industry, shining a light on the ‘myth’ of free-range.
Vegan for Health: Star-Studded ‘The Game Changers’ Documentary To Get Sequel
Produced by James Cameron, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jackie Chan, the original documentary examined why some of the world’s leading athletes and scientists are championing a plant-based diet for improved health and strength.
Animal Agriculture Missing From 93 Percent of Climate News
Groundbreaking new data shows that animal agriculture’s impact on the environment is significantly underreported in climate-related coverage.