A weekly round-up of the most important animal stories happening around the world.
Join over 200,000 others who start their week with the latest animal stories delivered straight to their inbox. We are currently accepting feature pitches. Learn more →
‘Humanewashing’: Inside the reality of PQA-approved pig farms
The certification is intended to assure consumers the certified meat is high-quality and safe. However, the findings reveal that dire conditions and inhumane treatment of pigs are commonplace in the pork industry.
California company launches plant-based milk made from watermelon seeds
MILKish, the “world’s first” watermelon seed milk, is described as a creamy milk alternative that is an excellent source of calcium and has significantly less calories than cow’s milk.
Company behind huge monkey-breeding facility in Georgia vows to build the facility despite opposition
PETA’s Senior Science Advisor, Dr. Lisa Jones Engel pushes back against Safer Human Medicine’s claims that the facility will benefit Bainbridge residents.
H&M to phase out new down feathers by the end of 2025
Following pressure from animal advocates around the world H&M has officially pledged to phase out the use of new down in favor of synthetic materials and post-consumer recycled down.
NYC plant-powered school meal program reduces overall emissions by over 40%, report finds
The Plant-Powered Fridays scheme was introduced to help improve student health, but it’s also having a significant impact on reducing emissions too.
Global wildlife populations decline by 73% in just 50 years, with food system as primary driver, report finds
The new report highlights a ‘system in peril’ as the world nears dangerous, irreversible tipping points that would be catastrophic for humanity.
EU court rules that France and other member states cannot ban “meaty” names for plant-based foods
The judge said that existing rules do enough to protect consumers, and that the process of banning plant-based companies from using “meaty” names like sausage and burger would create confusion and disruption.
‘World’s largest’ 3D food printing facility opens, bringing plant-based salmon filets to supermarkets
Revo Foods has launched what it claims is the world’s largest factory for 3D-printed food, debuting an updated mycelium salmon-inspired fillet as its first product.
The future of fashion is animal-free: UGG launches its first-ever sheep-free UGG boots
The brand has long faced criticism over its use of sheepskin for its infamous UGG boots, but now a new animal-free version could signal a more compassionate direction ahead.
ASPCA and Humane Society criticized for endorsing factory farms with “bogus” humane meat program
The groups have been blasted for supporting an “animal welfare certified” label, despite an investigation finding widespread, systematic animal cruelty at farms that use the certification.
Texas monkey prison plans scrapped by Charles River Laboratories - will Bainbridge be next?
Charles River Laboratories, the largest importer of monkeys for laboratory experiments, has scrapped plans to build a facility for 43,200 primates on 539 acres of ecologically sensitive land in Texas.
HBO's ‘Chimp Crazy’ shines a light on pet primate trade in the US
The new four-part docuseries from the maker of Tiger King has reignited momentum to pass the Captive Primate Safety Act to prohibit primate ownership across the country.
This chicken factory farm has been transformed into a hub for sustainable, animal-free agriculture
A former poultry barn has been transformed into a state-of-the-art 15,000-square-foot greenhouse, now serving as a vegetable farm and research center focused on developing and showcasing sustainable alternatives for former chicken farmers.
Rare orange lobster, named Clementine, saved from grocery store and returned to ocean
Clementine, a rare one-in-30-million orange lobster, was rescued from a Stop & Shop in Long Island and released back into her natural ocean habitat thanks to an animal advocacy group.
Major hotel chains in China pledge to make up to 70% of their menus plant-based by next year
The sustainability push will see over 3,500 hotels in the country significantly increase their plant-based options in response to growing consumer demand for healthier and more sustainable food choices.
Switching cow’s milk for soy milk can lower blood pressure and cholesterol, study shows
Scientists found that consuming soy milk can improve heart health and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Two slices of ham a day raises risk of type 2 diabetes, major study shows
The extensive analysis used nearly two million participants to determine the association between meat intake and type 2 diabetes.
Several cats have died from bird flu in Colorado - but some of them have never been outdoors
Scientists are urgently working to determine how the house cats contracted and died from bird flu, as the virus continues to spread across the country.
Nearly 5,000 wild horses in Wyoming may lose their freedom to accommodate the livestock industry
A lower court has approved the Bureau of Land Management's plans to start rounding up the animals, but horse advocates are fighting back against the decision.
Cultivated foie gras company seeks approval to sell in five key markets
Paris-based food company Gourmey, which has raised over $70 million in funding for its cultivated duck product, is aiming to enter markets in the US, UK, and more.