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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.
Lolita Will Finally Be Freed - Now Here Are Other Famous Captive Animals Who Deserve Their Long-Awaited Freedom Next
From a gorilla kept in a shopping mall in Thailand, to the world’s loneliest elephant at a New York zoo, these animals’ fight for freedom have sparked worldwide campaigns.
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.
‘World’s First’ Vegan Ostrich Feathers Are Here To Make The Fashion Industry More Ethical
With two million ostriches killed for fashion every year, one inventive designer has created ‘ethical plumes’ that mimic ostrich feathers - without slaughtering an animal.
Utah Bans Gas Chambers for Euthanasia of Cats and Dogs
Utah signs landmark bill mandating the use of humane euthanasia methods in animal shelters, following years of advocacy and education efforts by animal advocacy organizations.
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.
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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.
Lolita the Orca To Be Released into "Home Waters" After Five Decades of Captivity
After being confined to a small tank for over fifty years, Lolita, the last surviving orca from her kidnapped pod, is set to finally be released back into her home waters in the Pacific Northwest with the help of a non-profit organization and philanthropist funding.
Leaked Documents Expose Cruel Conditions and Slow Death Method at World's First Commercial Octopus Farm
Nueva Pescanova plans to slaughter up to one million of the aquatic animals every year by freezing them to death in "ice slurry" tanks, with the commercial farm set to open this year.
Cow Who Escaped Brooklyn Slaughterhouse Saved by Sanctuary
Four-month-old calf was filmed dodging traffic and evading catchers on a Brooklyn street before eventually being returned to the slaughterhouse. But public support and an offer from an animal sanctuary have resulted in a second chance for the animal.
Everything You Need to Know About Plant Leathers
As more and more consumers seek out sustainable and ethical fashion options, plant-based leathers have become increasingly popular as an alternative to traditional animal-derived materials.
Current State of Factory Farming: Just Five Companies Responsible for Slaughtering Over 11 Billion Chickens Every Year
Emissions for the five companies is equivalent to 36.4 million cars on the road, according to a new report that examines how factory farming is meeting the world’s demand for meat.
US Shipment Of Illegally Imported Monkeys For Medical Research Leaves Over 1,000 Endangered Macaques At Risk Of Death Or Trafficking
Charles River Laboratories intends to send the juvenile macaques back to Cambodia, despite calls from PETA and Born Free USA to release the monkeys to a sanctuary.
Jury Finds Two Activists ‘Not Guilty’ For Rescuing Two Sick Chickens From Slaughter Truck
The case is a significant development for the ‘right to rescue’ movement, which seeks to expand the law so that any animal in need of rescue - regardless of species - can be legally rescued.
GOOD Meat's Cultivated Chicken Receives FDA Clearance in the US
San Francisco-based food technology company, GOOD Meat, has become the second US company to gain clearance from the Food and Drug Administration for its cell-based meat.