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Agriculture

Jane Goodall Joins 140 Scientists Urging EU to Ban Cages in Farming

February 23, 2021

Renowned ethologist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall has joined forces with 140 other scientists to call for an end to cages on European farms. The scientists signed a letter to the European Commission, arguing that […]

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Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams & Heather Mills Join “Plant-Powered Kamala” Campaign

February 17, 2021

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, youth activist and Million Dollar Vegan advocate Genesis Butler, and vegan entrepreneur Heather Mills are part of a group supporting the JIVINITI campaign, asking the Biden-Harris administration to push for […]

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“The Last Visitor I Expected to Visit My Factory Was Boris Johnson” – UK PM Visits Heather Mills’ VBites Plant 

February 16, 2021

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has paid a visit to the VBites factory in North East England, one of Europe’s largest plant-based factories. The politician met with founder and owner Heather Mills at the facility, […]

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Vegan Doctors Ask Boris Johnson to Set an Example and Go Plant-Based

February 5, 2021

A group of healthcare professionals in the UK called Plant Based Health Online is petitioning for Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his family to go vegan, saying that it would encourage the public to try […]

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President of Argentina Will Give Up Meat if Paul McCartney Sings For Him

January 22, 2021

The President of Argentina, Alberto Fernandez, received a letter from former Beatle Paul McCartney, focusing on the international Meatless Mondays campaign, and the effects of meat on the environment. The president responded that he would […]

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Dairy Lobby Wants to Stop Vegan Brands From Using Images of Their Own Products

January 14, 2021

Oatly, ProVeg, and Upfield have launched a petition to stop Amendment 171, which proposes absurd restrictions prohibiting vegan brands from showing imagery of their own products; the preferable carbon footprint of a plant-based product; or […]

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New Political Group Vegan Conservatives: Opposed to Fox-Hunting, Fur & Fois Gras?

January 6, 2021

Whilst the news may strike many as unusual from a party that has traditionally pushed hunting laws, a group called Vegan Conservatives has formed to support vegan causes within the Party, launching during Veganuary to […]

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Benjamin Netanyahu is First Head of State to Taste Cultivated Meat

December 8, 2020

Last year, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appointed animal liberation and vegan activist Tal Gilboa to advise him on animal rights. In what could be perceived as a step towards an interest to move meat […]

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EU FIT4FOOD Project Offers Tools to Radically Improve Food System Sustainability

November 23, 2020

FIT4FOOD2030, a project funded by the EU, has developed a “toolbox” to help food system actors improve sustainability. It is set to be launched at the project’s final conference, which will take place from November […]

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Canadian Government Launches Consultation on Guidelines for Meat Alternatives

November 17, 2020

The Government of Canada has launched a consultation aiming to provide more clarity regarding regulations that apply to meat alternatives. Following the consultation, guidelines on meat alternatives, poultry alternatives, and some other plant-based protein foods […]

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Kamala Harris Advocates Meat Reduction Measures – US Presidential Election as Possible Key Factor for Plant-Based Economy

November 10, 2020

Kamala Harris, the first female vice president in US history, is well-known for her contribution to animal welfare and has already advocated national measures aimed at the reduction of America’s meat consumption. Accordingly, this year’s […]

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UK Health Alliance on Climate Change Says Meat Should be Taxed to Help the Planet

November 9, 2020

The UK Health Alliance on Climate Change (UKHACC), a collaboration between 21 British health organisations, was founded to raise awareness of dietary changes which could improve both public health and the environment. Now, the Alliance […]

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Today’s European Parliament Ruling Keeps Intensive Factory Farming on Life Support

October 23, 2020

Today, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) voted to drop the notorious proposal for a ‘veggie burger ban’ but, unfortunately, voted in favour of a proposed of EU farm reforms – essentially a vote to […]

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BREAKING: EU Rejects Restrictions on ‘Meaty’ Terms BUT Signs Point to Huge Complications for Plant-Based Dairy

October 23, 2020

A majority of MEPs rejected all versions of the proposed labelling restrictions on terms like ‘burger’ and ‘steak’ for plant-based products today after thousands of oppositions. However, business may become more tricky for producers of […]

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Update on EU Labelling Ban for Meat-Related Terminology – Vote is Suddenly Split Creating Loophole

October 21, 2020

Lobbying is taking place at this moment for the ruling that would potentially ban the use of words such as ‘burger’ and ‘sausage’ for plant-based products, which would affect thousands of independent brands, forcing them […]

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