Plant based KFC-style popcorn chicken pieces at Asda
Asda is wooing vegans with its plant-based array of dishes that are not only meat-free but tasty. UK’s second-largest supermarket chain now sells its own vegan, KFC-style, frozen, soy-based chicken pieces in a crispy southern-fried coating. The item is low in saturated fat and a source of protein, according to the product’s label. This meat-free …
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Ex-SeaWorld trainers reveal whales were drugged and starved
Ex-SeaWorld trainers open up on how whales were confined, ill-treated, drugged, and starved to control their behaviors and to make them perform. Jeffrey Ventre and John Hargrove, who worked at the Orlando theme park for years confessed that although they were initially thrilled to become trainers, soon came to loathe their jobs after seeing whales …
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Labradors killed after brutal dental experiment despite rehome offers
Six Labradors have been killed in Sweden as part of a medical trial for human dental implants despite an 84,000-strong petition condemning the study. The University of Gothenburg was faced outrage in response to a trial which saw the dogs have more than a third of their teeth pulled. The Djurrättsalliansen (Animal Rights Alliance) started a …
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Dairy industry predicts vegan ‘fad diet’ to crash due to ‘expense and restrictions’
The CEO of the National Dairy Council has labelled veganism a ‘fad diet’ which she predicts will only last ‘two or three years’. Zoe Kavanagh argued that the boom in veganism is at its peak and is set to decline due to the ‘expense’ involved in the diet. She said: “I don’t think it’s forever. …
Primark launches budget vegan skincare range
For vegans, shopping for skincare products can often mean spending more money. But Primark has now launched a budget vegan skincare range which sets customers back just £10 for a complete set. The new range called PS…Naturals featured five products – a daily moisturiser, an overnight face mask, face wipes and a balm to oil …
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Rebel high school farming students send animals to a sanctuary instead of the slaughterhouse
A group of farming students have saved the lives of five animals set for slaughter after they decided to rebel against their course send them to a sanctuary instead. The group of students from Fullerton Union High in Orange County, California were taking part in the Future Farmers of America program. Their project involved raising …
Major dairy farm investigation reveals 20 calves die of starvation and disease every day
An undercover investigation into major US dairy and veal farms has revealed calves living in horrific conditions – reportedly kept in tiny dark spaces for up to 20 hours a day and countless animals dying from disease and starvation. Activists from Animal Recovery Mission (ARM) released footage it says was filmed at Strauss Veal Feeds …
Batwoman will be vegan, both on and off-screen
The makers of the new Batwoman series have revealed the superhero’s character will mirror the life of vegan actress Ruby Rose. Producers Caroline Dries and Sarah Schechter said in a recent panel discussion they plan to honour the vegan actress’ real-life personality. “Representation is everything and diversity is our strength,” Schechter said. “We love this …
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Lidl launches budget Ben & Jerry’s-style ice cream
Lidl has launched vegan Ben & Jerry’s style ice cream at stores in the US. The budget supermarket offers non-dairy version of its ice cream range using coconut milk as its base ingredient. The range is available in Chocolate or Cookie Dough flavour – similar to ice cream giant Ben & Jerry’s in both flavour, …
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Harrowing footage of factory workers mutilating goats convinces Royal Store to ditch mohair
Harrowing undercover footage of slaughterhouse workers mutilating and killing goats has convinced the Royal online shop to remove a mohair teddy bear from the site. The exposé by PETA, which was sent to Prince Charles, depicted the mohair industry in South Africa – the source of more than 50 percent of the world’s mohair. Footage …
Pork slaughterhouses to increase killing speeds to more than 1,100 pigs per hour
The pork industry is currently restricted to slaughtering no more than 1,106 animals per hour in the US, but slaughterhouses are forcing through legislation which would remove the ‘speed limit’ on killing. The federal government is expected to adopt a new rule which would allow pork plants to kill animals as fast as they can …
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Secret slaughterhouse footage show workers repeatedly hacking at animals’ throats
Covert CCTV footage has exposed a slaughterhouse for horrific treatment of animals and led to the conviction of two workers. Living sheep had their throats hacked at repeatedly by workers at a halal slaughterhouse, Blackburn magistrates court heard this week. Welfare charity Animal Aid installed cameras in the slaughterhouse at Burnley Road, Dunnockshaw, run by …
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