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Why the slow response to bird flu outbreak in cows is alarming scientists
Resistance from farmers is creating significant testing gaps for the H5N1 bird flu, raising concerns that current tracking efforts may be insufficient to prevent further transmissions.
Cultivated pet food is here! UK-based company gets ‘world’s first’ approval to sell lab-grown meat for pets
The landmark move could help usher in a more sustainable, healthy and animal-free future for the global pet food industry.
Plant-based food launches this week in the US: from vegan blue cheese to Panda Express’s orange chicken
The latest animal-free products and where to find them, also including vegan deviled eggs, mycelium bacon and more!
West Hollywood introduces “groundbreaking” plant-based policy
The city will serve plant-based foods by default at city-sponsored events and meetings.
World’s first retail sales of cultivated meat announced in Singapore
The historic milestone means customers in the country will be able to buy and cook at home cultivated meat - real meat that’s made from cells instead of slaughtered animals.
World’s biggest dairy company launches plant-based milk range
The move highlights the growing popularity of alternative milks, with the company even converting one of its milk processing factories into a dedicated plant-based production facility.
Meati raises $100M investment to expand its rollout of mushroom meat
The US-based company’s mushroom-based steaks and cutlets feature the mushroom root superfood, with growing consumer demand now bringing product availability to more than 6,000 stores nationwide.
Tyson Foods dumps millions of pounds of toxic slaughterhouse pollutants into US rivers and lakes, report finds
Tyson released 87 billion gallons of wastewater, containing contaminants including blood, bacteria, and animal feces, directly affecting water sources relied upon for drinking, fishing, and recreation.
‘Strong Evidence’ of First mammal-to-human transmission of H5N1 bird flu
Researchers believe that the virus initially crossed over from birds to cows in Texas, and then spread between herds across states, before transmitting to a worker.
Cow's Milk at US Grocery Stores Tests Positive for Bird Flu
The news comes just weeks after H5N1 bird flu was identified for the first time among dairy cattle in Texas and Kansas.
Less Meat and Eggs, and More Plant-Based Foods - Recommends Germany’s New Nutrition Guidelines
The country’s nutrition society has updated its food pyramid to reflect the optimal nutritional advice - and now recommends a diet of at least 75% plant-based foods.
Florida is About to Become the First US State to Ban Cultivated Meat
Despite federal agencies deeming cultivated meat safe for consumption, a bill has been passed by the Florida Senate and is awaiting approval from Governor Ron DeSantis.
World’s Largest Beef Producer Sued by US Attorney General Over Greenwashing Claims
Meat giant JBS USA misled consumers with fake sustainability claims to boost sales, the lawsuit alleges.
Burger King Germany Makes Plant-Based Meats Cheaper Than Meat
The fast-food giant already offers a plant-based version of almost every product - and now they are cheaper than the meat options.
Victory! Bill to Ban Octopus Farming in Washington Has Passed State Senate
The groundbreaking bill to prohibit octopus farming received a 29-20 vote in the Senate and now awaits the Governor’s signature within the next three weeks to become law.
LA County Introduces Policy to Make Departmental Food Purchases Plant-Based by Default
The most populated county in the United States has passed legislation to lower its greenhouse gas emissions through sustainable food choices.
Alabama Moves One Step Closer to Banning Cultivated Meat
The Alabama Senate has passed a bill to prohibit cultivated meat, raising concerns that the US could get left behind in the race to develop sustainable alternative proteins.
Our Founder Ate Chicken for the First Time in 40 Years (And No Animals Died)
Elizabeth tried real chicken meat for the first time in four decades and became the first purchaser of cultivated meat in the state of New York: “I can’t believe I’m going to put chicken in my mouth.”
Number of Animals on US Factory Farms Has Increased by Nearly 50% In the Last 20 Years
New government data has revealed an alarming increase in factory farms, which now produce twice the sewage of the entire US population.
In Photos: Behind Closed Doors: The Dairy Industry
Animal rights investigators say that the dairy industry is depriving cows of their basic needs while misleading consumers into believing that their milk comes from animals able to graze and roam freely.