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Your Cat or Dog Could Be Eating Endangered Shark Meat, New Study Finds
Pet food brands are misleading customers by using generic labeling terms such as “ocean fish”, despite containing shark DNA.
Camel Put Down After Escaping Tennessee Petting Zoo and Killing Two Bystanders
The petting zoo had previously come under fire for animal abuse and safety allegations.
Alt-Protein Key to Transforming Food Systems and Fighting Climate Catastrophe, Shows IPCC Report
Plant-based and cultivated meat could play a crucial role in future-proofing our food systems and reducing emissions.
NYC Mayor Declares ‘MeatOut Day’ For The City on March 20th
Mayor Eric Adams has signed New York up for the meat-free pledge this March, as the city continues to push forward on initiatives to help encourage the uptake of healthy, plant-based food.
Inside the Lab Where the Future of Food is Made. UPSIDE Foods Opens its 'EPIC' Facility to the Public
The food tech company has hosted the first public tour of its 53,000 square foot laboratory as part of its efforts introduce consumers to cultivated meat.
Victory! Utah Bill That Could Have Seen Puppy Mills Move to the State is Halted
The legislation, which would have restricted regulations on businesses that exploit animals, has been halted thanks to strong opposition from advocates, including the Species Unite community.
Mountain Lion Chased Up a Tree by Dogs and Shot by Montana Governor
Greg Gianforte has caused outrage after hunting and killing a collared mountain lion outside Yellowstone National Park.
Cracking the Cultured Egg: Cell-Based Scrambled Eggs Will be Market-Ready by End of the Year
Fiction Foods' Performance Scramble is a nutrient-rich and cell-based formula that is optimized for human performance, to be consumed in place of a chicken egg
The European Parliament Wants to Fight Cancer with Plant-Based Foods
The European Parliament is urging the EU to advocate for plant-based diets as part of a new resolution hoping to combat rapidly increasing cancer cases.
This New Bill Could See Puppy Mills Move to Utah
A new animal welfare bill is making its way through Utah's legislature. If passed, businesses including puppy mills, circuses, and factory farms will be completely unregulated.
Slutty Vegan is Bringing its Famous Fast Food to NYC this Spring
Brooklyn residents will soon be able to get their hands on the chain’s mouthwatering, plant-based burgers and more, as Slutty Vegan debuts its first New York City outpost.
Africa’s First Precision Fermentation Company To Create Animal-Free Dairy
Start-up De Novo’s innovative fermentation process can produce the identical milk proteins found in cow’s milk and create the likes of ice cream, yogurt, and cheese - all without using a cow.
Here's How You Can Help Animals Caught in the Ukraine Crisis
Please support these important organizations who are helping Ukraine’s animals in need.
American Eagles Face Widespread Poisoning By Lead Pollution
Ammunition from hunters is driving the problem, as eagles eat shot and discarded carcasses that contain tiny lead balls from used bullets.
Billie Eilish Takes To Capitol Hill To Support Plant-Based School Meals
The Grammy award-winning artist was among prominent figures and representatives advocating for a new bill to help schools serve healthy, climate-friendly meals.
Former Nestle Dairy Supplier to be Prosecuted for Multiple Counts of Animal Cruelty
After a grueling investigation and lengthy three-year legal battle by Animal Outlook, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania has ordered the DA to prosecute the dairy mega-farm.
Cultivated Seafood Company Wildtype Raises $100M from Investors including Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos
The cultured salmon company (real salmon grown from cells) has announced the completion of a $100 million Series B funding round, the largest ever for cultivated seafood.
The Cost of Cheap Chicken Exposed in New York Times Video
The footage, documented by Mercy for Animals, reveals the terrible truth of what chickens experience on factory farms.
Plant-Based Chicken Brand, TiNDLE Raises Record $100M and Launches in the US
Now available nationwide, the vegan chicken has attracted unprecedented Series A funding from investors including Paul McCartney.
Whale 'Highways' Are Being Destroyed by the Fishing Industry
Whales are facing ‘alarming threats’ from fishing gear and ghost nets, a new WWF report warns.