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World’s First Chicken-Free Liquid Egg Debuts at Eleven Madison Park
The innovative EVERY Egg, which uses egg protein made with precision fermentation, can make egg dishes like omelets which are “indistinguishable” from animal-based eggs.
Lobbyists to Push Pro-Meat Message at COP28 Climate Summit, Documents Reveal
Leaked files show strategic planning by corporations and lobby groups to go 'full force' in promoting meat consumption as both nutritious and environmentally sustainable.
One Identical Twin Goes Vegan, One Sticks to Meat in New Scientific Study. Here’s How it Affected Their Health
Over twenty pairs of identical twins took part in the study about the potential health benefits of a plant-based diet.
Every Year 18 Billion Farmed Animals Die But End Up As Waste, Study Finds
“The suffering and death that is inflicted on animals to produce food that is never eaten remains invisible.”
California Student Wins “Landmark” Legal Case Against USDA About the Health Concerns of Dairy
The lawsuit came after student Marielle Williamson was told by her school that she could not criticize dairy milk or share information on plant-based milk unless she also provided pro-dairy content.
South Korea To Ban Dog Meat Trade
Support for the trade has steadily fallen in the country, with the new legislation now set to save around 1 million dogs a year.
Billie Eilish to Open a Vegan Restaurant in Los Angeles
“I want plant-based food to be more accessible”, says the Grammy Award-winning singer, who often uses her platform to champion more sustainable and animal-free food choices.
Cigarette Style Warning Labels Could Help Reduce Meat Consumption, Study Finds
Lowering meat consumption in developed nations is an effective way to help fight climate change, and warning labels on meat products could help encourage positive change.
Owner of Dog Slaughterhouse in Vietnam Closes Business For Good After Change of Heart
Mr Hung had bought and slaughtered up to 20,000 dogs over the past seven years, but said the dog meat trade broke his heart and weighed too heavily on his conscience to continue any longer.
Delta Air Lines Becomes First Major Airline To Make Oat Milk Creamer Available on All US Flights
The move shows just how mainstream dairy-free milks have become, with the likes of oat, soy, and rice milk known to be more planet- and animal-friendly than dairy milk.
Top Vegan and Veggie-Friendly US Cities Revealed. Where Does Your City Rank?
New research from financial company WalletHub has compared the 100 largest US cities to identify the top destinations for vegans and vegetarians based on factors such as the cost of being meat-free and the number of plant-based restaurants.
With $107 Million Funding in Just Three Years, This French Startup is Ready to Bring its Plant-Based Meat to the US
The company says it’s the first in the world to create a whole-muscle chicken breast at scale - without the need to kill a single animal.
Plant-Based Diet Could Help Middle-Aged Women Slow Cognitive Decline in Later Life, Study Says
The results could have implications for the 6.5 million Americans who were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease last year.
Italy Withdraws Bill to Ban Cultivated Meat - But Is it Permanent?
While it might seem like Italy's government is changing its position on cultivated meat, experts suggest that the withdrawal is a strategic move to avoid the European Commission rejecting the bill outright.
University of Dayton Makes Over 40 Percent of Entrees Plant-Based in Sustainability Push
From schools to universities, academic institutions are increasing their plant-based menu options to help improve student health and meet sustainability goals.
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.
