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Fungi-Based Calamari Fries to Hit the U.S. Market This Year
The animal-free calamari is the first commercial food product from alt-seafood startup, Aqua Cultured Foods.
Sia Invests in Cultured Meat for Dogs and Cats
The award-winning musician and dedicated animal advocate has become an investor and advisor for Bond Pet Foods to help create a “cruelty-free future for all animals."
Chimpanzees Spotted Using Crushed Insects to Treat Each Other’s Wounds
Scientists have observed wild chimpanzees applying crushed insects to the wounds of themselves and others, including a mother chimpanzee treating her son’s injured foot.
Crocodile Finally Freed From Tire Stuck Around Her Neck After 5 Years
The female saltwater crocodile has been rescued after living with a wheel tire around her neck for over half a decade.
You Can Now Buy Luluemon’s Mushroom Leather Bags
The vegan bags are made from Mylo, a sustainable, animal-free leather alternative.
Progress! Federal Protections Restored to Gray Wolves
The “monumental victory” will see gray wolves across most of the continental United States regain federal protections, with campaigners hoping that wolves in the Northern Rockies will be next.
Shark Fishing in Hawaiian Waters is Now Banned
Hawaii has become the first U.S. state to make it illegal to capture, entangle, or kill any species of shark.
Americans Projected to Eat 160 Million Vegan Chicken Wings on Super Bowl Sunday
With the Super Bowl just days away, new data reveals that more than ten million Americans are expected to ditch animal-based chicken wings in favor of plant-based alternatives.
Dolce & Gabbana Becomes the Latest Fashion House to Ditch Animal Fur
The luxury brand will stop using animal fur in its collections starting this year in favor of ethical and eco-conscious alternatives.
“Vegan Fridays” Launch in New York Schools
An estimated 1.1 million school children will be eating plant-based meals as part of the new initiative to tackle the country’s health crisis.
Scientists Use Fungus to Make Vegan Egg Whites
The fungus-produced ovalbumin reduces land use requirements by almost 90% and greenhouse gases by 31 - 55 percent compared to the production of its chicken-based counterpart.
Cultivated Lobster Startup Acquired by UPSIDE Foods
With the acquisition, cell-based meat company UPSIDE Foods hopes to accelerate the commercialization of cultivated seafood products.
Vegan Protein Is Just As Effective As Whey When It Comes To Muscle Growth, New Study Finds
The study debunks the misconception that it is difficult to gain muscle or strength while eating a plant-based diet.
Rare Blanket Octopus Filmed 'Dancing' in Great Barrier Reef
The animal has only been seen in the wild a handful of times.
Starbucks is Launching its First Dairy-Free Frappuccinos in Grocery Stores Nationwide
As part of the coffee giant’s goal to reduce carbon by 50 per cent by 2030, Starbucks is committed to expanding its plant-based menu choices.
Luxury Fashion House Moncler to Go Fur-Free
The last collection to feature fur will be Autumn/Winter 2023.
Interior Secretary Slammed Over Inaction to Protect Gray Wolves
As hunters continue to decimate gray wolf populations in the Northern Rockies, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland faces growing criticism for refusing to enact emergency protection for the species.
Out With the Greenwashing: New York Could Soon Pass the Nation's First Sustainable Fashion Bill
The Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act could see leading brands held accountable for violations against workers and the environment.
State Officials Will Have $1 Million to Slaughter Gray Wolves in Idaho
The Idaho Wolf Depredation Control Board has requested an additional $392,000 to fund the killing spree of up to 90 percent of the state’s wolves.
‘World’s First’ Plant-Based Whole-Cut Salmon Fillet Unveiled
As the alternative protein industry continues to innovate and reimagine popular foods in more sustainable ways, one start-up is launching an impressively-realistic vegan salmon fillet.