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Denmark Launches Roadmap To Transform Food System to Be More Plant-Based
The Danish government is the first in the world to develop a plant-based action plan that aims to increase the uptake and production of alternative proteins to help tackle climate change.
Taco Bell Debuts First-Ever Vegan Menu Item To Go Nationwide
The new nacho fries with vegan nacho sauce are launching at over 7,000 Taco Bell restaurants across the US, in a sign that major brands are continuing to add animal-free menu items to meet consumer demand.
99% of Farmed Animals in the US Are Factory-Farmed, Data Shows
The shocking statistics reveal how the American food system is continuing to fail animals.
The Global Impact of Halving Meat and Dairy Consumption
A recent study reveals that substituting just half of the world's beef, chicken, pork, and milk consumption with plant-based alternatives by mid-century has the potential to virtually eliminate net deforestation.
Majority of Americans Think Meat and Dairy Consumption Doesn’t Affect Someone’s Impact on Climate Change
The scientific consensus is clear that around 14.5 percent of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions are due to livestock farming, yet a recent poll shows that public knowledge around meat and dairy’s impact on the climate is dangerously low.
Is Veganism the Best Thing You Can Do for the Planet?
Take a deep dive into the sustainability stats surrounding veganism, and discover why eating a plant based diet is one of the most powerful things you can do to protect the planet for generations to come.
Largest US Meat Producer to Cut Chicken-Slaughter Capacity by 10% As Sales Fall
Tyson Foods will shut four chicken production facilities in the US, as the company adapts to a slowing demand for some of its meat products.
Cultivated Meat Company's First Commercial-Scale Factory to Launch in Chicago
The 187,000-square-foot facility by UPSIDE Foods has the potential to produce millions of pounds of cultivated meat annually, marking a significant advancement toward a more ethical food system.
The Midwest’s Largest Vegan Food Hall is Opening in Chicago
Set to open later this month, XMarket Vegan Food Hall will initially feature six restaurants, as well as a grocery store and a wine bar.
The ‘Strongest Farmed Animal Protections’ in the US are Under Threat - What Can You Do?
According to Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS), the proposed EATS Act, which stands for Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression, is to ‘ensure state’s autonomy over agricultural practices.’ The reality, however, is much more grim for farmed animals and consumers of meat.
Animal Farming's Influence is Blocking the Development of Alternative Proteins, Study Reveals
The study's findings reveal that the ‘gigantic power’ of the meat and dairy industry is hindering the development of alternative proteins essential for creating a more sustainable food system.
New Culture’s Animal-Free Dairy Protein Set To Disrupt $154 Billion Global Cheese Industry
"We are entering an era where we can produce massive amounts of real cheese without the involvement of any animals."
World's First Cat Treat with Cell-Cultivated Fish Revealed
Marina Cat has all the animal-derived nutrition of caught or farmed fish, but none of the harmful environmental impacts of commercial fishing.
Horses Stolen In Florida, Suspected For Illegal Human Consumption
$25K reward offered for information on the stolen horses as local animal welfare group says the illegal yet lucrative horse meat trade in South Florida is being fueled with stolen horses.
Illegal, Deadly Drug Found in US Pork Exports
The banned drug clenbuterol increases muscle mass in animals but can cause tremors, cardiac problems, and worse in humans.
Over 1000 US Mayors Pledge To Support Plant-Based Food Initiatives to Improve Public Health
The resolution was supported by 1,400 US mayors, and aims to promote healthy plant-based foods to combat lifestyle-related chronic diseases.
Two Investigations into US Pig Farm Abuse Highlight Critical Need to Prevent EATS Act
The EATS Act would set animal welfare standards in the United States back decades. Now, two major investigations conducted by Animal Outlook and Mercy for Animals have exposed widespread abuse in the pig farming industry, emphasizing the urgent need to make sure that this legislation does not pass.
Tick-Borne Meat Allergy May Have Impacted Nearly Half a Million People in US
The CDC reported that a rare and potentially life-threatening red meat allergy, triggered by ticks, could have affected up to 450,000 Americans, with cases on the rise.
New Jersey Bans ‘Extreme Confinement’ Crates for Pigs and Calves
The controversial farming method keeps animals in crates so small that they cannot even turn around.
Victory! COP28 Climate Conference to Serve Mostly Vegan Menu
The upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference will consider animal agriculture's adverse impact on the environment by serving mostly plant-based food options throughout the event.