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, …
UK Court of Appeal to OATLY – “You Cannot Call It Milk”
Oatly, the Swedish plant-based company, has been barred by the UK Court of Appeal from using the term ‘milk’ for its products. This decision culminates a prolonged legal battle between Oatly and Dairy UK, the trade association representing the British dairy industry. The court decided that only animal-based products can be labeled as “milk,” a …
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Beef Industry Funded Study Accidentally Proves Plant Protein Is Equally Effective as Animal Meat for Muscle Growth
The beef industry probably didn’t expect their funded study to make a compelling case for plant-based proteins, but that’s exactly what happened. Published in the Journal of Nutrition, the research was anticipated to showcase the superiority of meat. Instead, it found that plant proteins—often dismissed as inferior—were just as effective as beef in supporting muscle …
Nearly 1 Out Of 3 Brits Are Considering Plant-Based Mains Over Meat This Christmas, Tesco’s Survey Reveals
The traditional image of a meat-laden Christmas feast is undergoing a green revolution. A recent survey conducted by Tesco, a leading UK supermarket, reveals a significant shift in consumer preferences, with a quarter of British adults planning to prioritize plant-based options for their Christmas mains this year. Among the 6,375 British adults Tesco surveyed, 27% …
KMC’s New Ingredient Breakthrough Promises Perfectly Melty, Stretchy Vegan Cheese
The growing demand for plant-based food alternatives has driven significant advancements in the production of vegan cheese. KMC, a Denmark-based ingredient solutions company, has developed innovative potato starch-based products aimed at replicating the melting, stretching, and texture characteristics of dairy cheese. This breakthrough is particularly targeted at enhancing vegan pizza cheese, a product often judged …
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Plant-Based Alternatives Offer Similar or Superior Health Benefits to Animal Products, Research Finds
A comprehensive study spanning 11 countries has definitively shown that plant-based meat and dairy alternatives are nutritionally on par with or better than traditional meat and dairy. Conducted by ProVeg International, the research involved a nutritional evaluation of plant-based products found in supermarkets across 11 countries: Belgium, Czechia, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Poland, South …
Elon Musk Claims Animal Farming Has No Environmental Impact — Here’s 8 Data-Backed FACTS That Proves Him Wrong
The global meat industry, a behemoth fueled by insatiable demand, casts a long shadow on our planet. Often, we overlook the invisible costs associated with food production, such as the vast amounts of water, land, and energy required to cultivate crops and raise livestock. From deforestation and water scarcity to climate change and biodiversity loss, …
Scientists Confirm Crabs And Other Crustaceans Feel Pain
A recent study from the University of Gothenburg, published in the journal Biology, has made significant strides in understanding the sensory capabilities of shore crabs, suggesting these crustaceans experience pain. Previous observational studies suggested that crustaceans might feel pain, but this research team is the first to use EEG-like measurements to directly assess their neural …
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