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2 Million School Children in Illinois Will Now Have Access to Plant-Based Meals
A new bill will make it a legal requirement for state schools to offer plant-based lunch options, as part of efforts to make healthy, nutritious, and affordable food more accessible.
World’s Largest Bioreactors to Produce ‘Slaughter-Free’ Meat Will be Built in the U.S.
The ten new vats will be capable of producing 30 million pounds of meat - all without harming or killing a single animal.
Introducing Fungi-Based Foie Gras
Activists have long opposed foie gras for its cruel method of relentlessly force-feeding geese to fatten up their livers. Now, food entrepreneurs are searching for solutions to save birds from this horrific trade - and one of the leading answers could lie in fungi.
Yellowstone is Serving Plant-Based Meat Made From Microbes Found in the Park's Hot Springs
A Chicago-based food company is using its innovative fermentation technology to produce sustainable and ‘meaty’ fungi protein developed from microbes found in Yellowstone.
Shake Shack's New Non-Dairy Sweet Treats are Created Using Artificial Intelligence
The fast-food chain has partnered with NotCo, a food-tech pioneer that is using AI technology to revolutionize the food industry by creating plant-based versions of animal products.
Slutty Vegan Secures $25 Million Funding to Expand Across 20 Locations
Entrepreneur Pinky Cole, the founder of the rapidly expanding Atlanta-based vegan burger chain, is on a mission to transform the vegan food industry while creating health initiatives and food options for the Black community.
Pigs Can Spread Deadly Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs to Humans, Study Finds
Fears of antibiotic-resistant superbugs caused by animal agriculture escalate as new study reveals evidence that a dangerous superbug strain can jump from pigs to humans.
Petition Update: Serious Environmental and Health Risks of Octopus Factory Farm Raised by Coalition
A coalition of over 110 non-profit groups and scientists, including Species Unite, have come together to urge the Canary Islands government to deny the construction permit for the farm.
Planet-Warming Cow Burps Now Seen From Space
Satellites are now being used to track methane emissions - and are reporting planet-warming greenhouse gases coming from cattle farms.
Mushroom-Grown Meat Could be the Key to Halving Deforestation Rates
With the majority of deforestation caused by animal agriculture, scientists have discovered that fungi could offer a sustainable - and delicious - solution.
5.3 Million Birds Roasted Alive on U.S. Farm as Part of Avian Flu Cull
The Iowa egg producer killed its hens in response to a single case of bird flu on the farm before firing the majority of its workers.
China Confirms Country’s First Human Case of H3N8 Bird Flu Strain
The infection comes as avian flu rates hit record highs across the world, drawing attention to the desperate need for food system change.
Virtual Plant-Based Burgers Are Coming To The Metaverse
LA-based vegan eatery Honeybee Burger is bringing its popular plant-based burgers to OneRare - the world’s first food metaverse.
Hundreds of Illegal Shark Fins Discovered at Texas Restaurant
Shark finning, the practice of cutting off a live shark’s fin, is prohibited in U.S.-controlled waters.
Introducing Africa’s First Cultivated Beef Burger
A South African alternative protein company has unveiled the continent’s first genuine animal-meat product that’s produced without slaughtering a single animal.
Dogs are Healthier and Safer When Fed a Vegan Diet, New Study Finds
Researchers analyzed results from over 2,500 dogs to conclude that a plant-based diet trumps a conventional one when it comes to a dog’s wellbeing.
Opposition To The World's First Octopus Factory Farm Continues to Grow
Momentum to protect octopuses builds as 10,000 Species Unite supporters speak out against the cruel plans, while a new, landmark UK law recognizes their capacity to feel pain.
You Can Now Order 3D-Printed Plant-Based Meat at Selfridges
London’s iconic department store has become the first in the world to serve Redefine Meat’s 3D-printed meat as high-end locations continue to embrace the future of food.
Egg Prices are Soaring as Bird Flu Spreads Across the U.S. These Vegan Egg Alternatives Could be the Solution
With egg prices rising, now could be the time to dip your toe into the world of plant-based solutions by swapping out the animal-based product for cruelty-free alternatives.
The Largest Vegan Sports Bar in the World is Coming to Boston
The menu will feature veganized versions of sport-fan favorites such as Buffalo wings, loaded nachos, and pizza.