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Octopuses, Crabs, Lobsters, and More to be Recognized as Sentient Beings Under UK Law
The science that decapods and cephalopods can feel pain is now irrefutable after a new study reviewed hundreds of scientific papers on pain reception among the invertebrate groups.
3D Printed Vegan Meat Cuts Launch in Restaurants
Redefine Meat brings to market what was previously considered technologically impossible: commercial-scale whole cuts of plant-based meat.
World’s Largest Animal Protein Producer, JBS, Invests $100 Million in Cultivated Meat
“The acquisition marks the company’s entry into the cultivated protein market,” JBS said in a statement.
Starbucks Trials Alt-Milk From Startup Perfect Day
Perfect Day produces real cow’s milk without using actual cows through a process called microbial fermentation.
Thousands of Farmed Animals Killed By Canada Floods
“Terrible, terrible disaster” strikes British Columbia as heavy rainfall leaves hundreds of farms submerged underwater.
The Very Best Vegan Boots for Everyone on Your List
From apple leather to cozy faux-fur, we’ve rounded up all of the cruelty-free, fashionable boots from the 2021 Species Unite Buy Better gift guide so that you don’t have to.
Whole Foods Customers ‘Misled’ Over Animal Welfare Labels
The retailer is among those accused of ‘humane washing’ its meat products, as study finds high-welfare labels don’t require farmed animals to have access to the outdoors and allow farmed animals to undergo genetic modification and suffer physical mutilations.
360 Beagle Puppies Bred for Experiments Found Dead at Breeding Mill
The investigation draws attention to the extreme abuse inherent in the animal experimentation industry.
“Catch of Tomorrow”: TIME Magazine Declares Vegan Tuna One of the Best Inventions of 2021
The plant-based tuna that looks and tastes as good as the real thing is named as one of the key innovations set to change the way we live.
Huge State-Of-The-Art Cultivated Meat Factory Opens in the U.S.
UPSIDE Foods’ new, $50 million facility is capable of producing up to 50,000 pounds of meat per year.
The Tastiest Vegan Alternatives To Turkey This Thanksgiving
Having a meat-free holiday season has never been easier, thanks to a host of tasty plant-based turkey products that will impress the whole family.
Starbucks Launches Plant-Based Seafood in Hong Kong
For the first time, the coffee giant has added sustainable, vegan crab cakes to its menu at 170 Hong Kong Starbucks locations.
You Can Now Get This Vegan Sashimi Delivered to Your Door
Online grocery store GTFO It's Vegan is tapping into the fish-free seafood market with the launch of its vegan sashimi which looks and tastes just like the real thing.
‘They’re Trying To Kill Us’: Billie Eilish and Chris Paul To Executive Produce Food Justice Doc
The follow up to the award-winning What The Health tackles the urgent issue of food injustice in America, where big businesses continue to profit from nutritional and environmental racism, diet related diseases, and animal cruelty.
Victory! Modern Pentathlon Drops Riding After Olympic Horse-Punch Saga
After a horse was punched repeatedly during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, the modern pentathlon's governing body has voted to remove horse riding from its program after the Paris 2024 Games.
Eric Adams Becomes New York City’s First Vegan Mayor
The former police officer is also the second Black person to be elected New York mayor.
Burger King Opens 100% Meatless Restaurant
The fast-food chain has partnered with The Vegetarian Butcher to launch “Vurger King” in Spain’s capital city.
Oregon Kills Nearly All Remaining Members of Lookout Mountain Wolf Pack
It is estimated that only 3 out of the previously 11-strong wolf pack remain.
Stella McCartney and World Cup Winner Paul Pogba launch Adidas’ First Vegan Football Boots
Adidas’ Predator Freak, limited-edition, gender-neutral boots are made from 100% vegan materials and have part-recycled materials.
JUST Egg is Coming to Europe
Regulatory approval of the plant-based egg company’s key ingredient means that JUST Egg will soon enter the $10.7 billion European egg market.
