Tyson’s Meat Factory Announces Closure. PETA May Turn It Into ‘Animal Empathy Museum’
Animal rights group PETA has issued a heartfelt appeal to Tyson Foods’ CEO, urging the company to lease its soon-to-close, 328,000-square-foot Emporia meatpacking facility and repurpose it as an “Animal Empathy Museum” with a vegan café. The proposal seeks to transform a space once marked by animal suffering into a beacon of education and kindness. …
UK’s Most Popular Vegan Joint Announces Closure After Veganuary 2025
Unity Diner, a prominent vegan restaurant in London co-founded by animal rights activist Ed Winters (known as Earthling Ed), is set to close its doors permanently on February 1st, 2025 due to rising costs. Established in 2018, Unity Diner started in a smaller space in Hoxton, East London, before relocating to a bigger venue in …
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DGAC Experts Urge US Dietary Guidelines To Favor Plant Proteins Over Meat
In a push toward health and sustainability, the advisory committee for the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans has recommended a significant shift towards plant-based proteins. As part of the five-year update process, the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) prepared a scientific report for the government. The DGAC has advised that the upcoming guidelines “include more …
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California Has Declared A State Of Emergency In Response To A Growing Bird Flu Outbreak That Has Now Infected 645 Dairy Herds
Governor Gavin Newsom made the announcement Wednesday, describing the situation as a major threat to the state’s dairy industry, which produces 20% of the country’s milk supply. The H5N1 bird flu virus has long been circulating in wild birds, but recent mutations have allowed it to jump to cattle, starting in Texas earlier this year. …
CHRIS PACKHAM QUITS – “I believe RSPCA has lost sight of its mandate to protect all animals from cruelty and suffering.”
Chris Packham, renowned wildlife TV presenter and conservationist, has resigned from his position as president of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA). His decision comes in the wake of an undercover investigation exposing significant animal cruelty at abattoirs certified under the RSPCA’s ethical labelling scheme, RSPCA Assured. The investigations, conducted …
Study Reveals Plant-Based Diet Is 19% Cheaper Than Standard American Diet
For many, the idea of switching to a vegan diet is often met with the belief that it’s simply too expensive. However, a recent study published in JAMA Network Open challenges this misconception and reveals that a low-fat vegan diet can actually save you money compared to a Mediterranean diet or a standard American diet. …
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Eating Meat is ‘Weird!’ – Veganuary’s Bold 2025 Campaign Challenges Food Norms
Veganuary, the global movement inspiring people to try veganism for the month of January and beyond, has once again captured the spotlight with its daring 2025 marketing campaign. Aptly themed “Weird,” the campaign challenges societal norms surrounding animal-based food consumption by reframing them as peculiar, unnatural, and worthy of reconsideration. Founded in the UK in …
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85% Of Farming Subsidies In The UK Go To Animal Factory Farms
A recent study estimates that factory farming in the UK costs taxpayers over £1.2 billion each year. We often assume we know where our taxes go, but the reality is more complex—especially when it comes to the food we consume. The report, The Hidden Harms of Factory Farms, produced by the Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation …
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Aldi UK To Launch Largest, Most Affordable Vegan Range For Veganuary 2025, Starting At £1.49
Aldi UK is kicking off the new year with its most extensive Veganuary range yet, with prices starting from just £1.49. In what appears to be an effort to cater to the growing demand for vegan and vegetarian products, Aldi has significantly broadened its Plant Menu range. The updated lineup features an array of new …
Anti-Whaling Activist Paul Watson Freed From Prison As Denmark Rejects Japan’s Extradition Request
Paul Watson is finally a free man and has been released from a Greenlandic prison after Denmark declined Japan’s request for his extradition. Paul Watson is a Canadian environmentalist and a co-founder of Greenpeace. However, he is best known for establishing the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society in 1977, an organization focused on direct action to …
Europe’s Largest Marine Park To Shut Permanently In 2025 Following PETA Campaign With Pamela Anderson
In a significant victory for animal rights, Europe’s largest marine park, Marineland d’Antibes in France, will permanently close its doors on January 5, 2025. This decision follows years of relentless campaigning by PETA, notably supported by the organization’s honorary director, Pamela Anderson, and other animal welfare organizations. The campaign highlighted the ethical concerns surrounding the …
Dairy Giant Bel Group Invests In Fermented Plant-Based Cheese To Meet Rising Demand
Bel Group, a global leader in the dairy industry known for household brands such as Babybel, Boursin, and The Laughing Cow, has announced an investment in developing fermented plant-based cheese alternatives. This move reflects the company’s interest in diversifying its product offerings amid growing consumer demand for dairy-free alternatives. The initiative, named the Cocagne Project, …
