ANIMAL AGRICULTURE NEWS
7 ways COVID-19 has created a global meat industry crisis
The current pandemic has exposed the animal slaughter industry’s weaknesses – proving that the food system is in need of change.
Shifting to plant-based food system could create millions of jobs
A new report states that shifting to a vegan food system could create millions of jobs in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Pig farming is breeding the next pandemic
Changes in our eating habits and farming practices have dramatically ramped up pigs’ propensity to gin up new pathogens.
Human encroachment and habitat destruction is the cause of COVID-19
New scientific research has shown that the coronavirus has its roots in continued destruction and plundering of natural habitats.
Intensive animal farming is a ticking time bomb for disease
Unsustainable farming methods are making future pandemics more likely to occur. The only solution is to radically change how we farm our food.
Ditch the meat to relieve climate-anxiety, research shows
Climate-change induced anxiety is becoming common as people learn about the climate crisis. Could eating plant-based help us feel empowered?
The animal-rights movement needs a hero like Greta Thunberg
The success of the animal rights movement might depend on the public face of activism. Does animal rights need a personality?
Innovative cultured meat is the answer to many of our problems
Meat is killing us through disease, pandemics and ultimately through climate change which will lead to human extinction. Could lab-grown meat save us?
European Commission refuses to ban live-animal exports to war-torn Libya
Animal rights activists have accused the European Commission of refusing to stop shipments of live animals being transported to war-torn Libya from Ireland.
Modern agriculture is cheaper, but is it worth the harm it causes?
Journalist and researcher, Andrew Wasley, says that the cost of animal agriculture on the planet, animals and human wellbeing is far too high.
COVID-19 should open our eyes to the abuse on factory farms
The closing of meat plants due to COVID-19 outbreaks at multiple plants across the world has shone a spotlight on the abusive practices of factory farms.
How much does animal agriculture contribute towards climate change?
Animal agriculture, including the meat and dairy industries, are the biggest threat to sustainability and the biggest climate change hurdle to overcome.
Vegan Saudi Prince sees positive future for plant-based meat
Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed, who is known for his environmentalism, says that plant-based, vegan meat could replace the real thing by 2025.
Beyond Meat attracts big investors, pushes shares up by 6.7% in one day!
On Monday popular vegan meat brand, Beyond Meat gained two new investors. Major retailers will now be stocking their products.
New Zealand’s bad treatment of animals could destroy its lucrative meat industry
Activists campaigning for animal welfare in the country’s animal agriculture sectors have been instrumental in shining a light on the issue.
The rise of the forgotten childhood broccoli
Amidst the rise of meat as a popular dietary choice, the vegan revolution has also been on the rise. Here’s why we should lobby against meat.
If you love animals you should go vegan
The high demand for meat products means that thousands of animals are bred for lives in captivity, tortured and ultimately killed.
What is the future of meat?
The decline in meat consumption could mean many things for the planet, global markets, and ultimately for the future of the meat industry.
A third of KFC chickens are sick and in pain
KFC admits that many of their chickens suffer from footpad dermatitis caused by cramped and unclean living conditions, and have committed to changing this.
Preventing the next pandemic must take a holistic approach
Enhancing sustainability, better land management, and educating people on the origin of zoonotic diseases are all ways to prevent the next pandemic.
Plant-based food production is on the rise according to new research
Several large food producers, including Nestle, Tesco and Unilever, are making an effort to make plant-based food an accessible option.
Brazilian nut farmers lose their land to meat producers
Amazonian indigenous farmers have been losing their land to illegal land invasions and raids in the Amazon by animal farmers producing meat.
Less meat eating and more home cooking is the new normal
People around the world are eating less meat, and it could be due to the COVID-19 pandemic encouraging more home cooking.
Vegan company runs provocative campaign and we are living for it!
The vegan meat company, Meatless Farms, which is the fastest-growing vegan meat brand in the UK, has launched a creative campaign to get people’s attention.
WATCH: “Taken” explores Brazil’s meat-industry and its links to Amazon deforestation
New documentary reveals the secrets of Brazil’s meat industry; corrupt politics, dirty meat-money and a regime destroying the plant.
Dumping meat could boost Latin American and Caribbean economies
Greening the economy creates jobs and ensures a more equal distribution of wealth. This could benefit countries whose economies are reliant on meat.
Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara make film linking factory-farming to zoonotic diseases
The outspoken vegan couple’s new film “The End of Medicine” will take a look at the impact of factory farming on human health and the environment.
How will the COVID-19 crisis change the way we see food?
As the world experiences a deadly pandemic, we are slowly learning compassion, consciousness and a need for change. Will this mean the end for meat?
London local council goes meat-free to save the planet!
Enfield Council has committed to cutting meat from its menu. Future events will only offer vegan and vegetarian options in response to the climate crisis.
COVID-19: A financial dead-end for the meat-industry?
As consumers become more conscious about their eating choices; health and sustainability, meat is starting to look like a bad option for investors.
COVID-19 shows that animal cruelty has consequences
We should respond to COVID-19 by making an effort to prevent future pandemics; this means changing how we see ourselves in relation to the natural world.
Meat giant JBS once again accused of Amazon deforestation, this time by employee
An employee of meat giant JBS leaks photographs showing that the company is knowingly supporting deforestation of the Amazon.
World’s biggest meat producer loses prime investors
Brazil meat company, JBS, which is also the world’s biggest meat supplier loses big investor due to concerns JBS is complicit in Amazon deforestation.
“You have no excuse not to (go vegan)” – Billie Eilish’s brother to 2.5 million Instagram followers
Finneas O’Connell, brother to pop singer Billie Eilish, took to Instagram to promote relief campaign to get vegan food to those made vulnerable by COVID-19.
Kate Mara on chimpanzee sanctuaries, motherhood and the optimistic future of veganism
Actress Kate Mara is cautiously optimistic for the future of veganism and discusses how her love for animals helped her embrace the lifestyle.
Dragon’s Den star teams up with PETA to flip dairy farms into vegan farms
The businesswoman and Dragon’s Den star along with PETA have launched a campaign aimed at getting dairy farms to switch to plant-based.
Forget everything they told you about milk when you grew up
Many of us grew up to believe that milk would give us strong bones and keep us healthy. But what is the reality?
Meat the future, it’s plant-based!
Current food systems are unsustainable in the long term. How influential will plant-based “meat” be in shaping the future of food?
Asia’s unruly meat industry could cause more pandemics
A new report shows that Asian meat companies have often failed to comply with ESG standards. Asia is home to a high number of international meat companies.
U.S consumers set to eat less meat than ever thanks to plant-based meats
American consumers seem to agree that plant-based meat alternatives are tastier, healthier and better for the environment as meat sales plummet.
Exciting new vegan sneakers on the market from Jaden Smith and Roger Federer
The world sneaker industry is worth billions. It seems that not a day goes by without the launch of yet another sneaker line.
It’s time for Starbucks to ditch dairy, cut their carbon footprint and stop animal suffering
Starbucks serves 80,000 different drink combinations—most of which include dairy. Switching to plant-based milk would dramatically reduce environmental damage and alleviate animal suffering.
10 reasons to get rid of industrial and factory farming
From the impact on human health to environmental unsustainability and animal cruelty; here are some reasons why we should do away with industrial farms.
G20 Food Footprint Report shows the need for change in food habits to save the planet
Worrying statistics on climate change, health and sustainability show a need for change in country’s ranked among the world’s most destructive eaters.
Planetary health diet meal plan is the scientific guide to eating sustainably
The plan which has been designed by scientists at the EAT-Lancet Commission says that meat should be reduced and that subsidies to meat and dairy cut.
Hugh Laurie wants us to consider how we will be judged in 100 years time
The actor, musician and comedian; Hugh Laurie, says that we should judge the present as harshly as the past regarding climate change and animal rights.
Don’t get too excited about the “reduced methane” whopper from Burger King
Is the latest Burger King burger a revolutionary move towards a more sustainable fast-food industry or simply corporate green-washing?
Will history judge us kindly?
Despite growing sensitivity towards animal cruelty in our time, will we be judged by future generations for our treatment of animals bred for consumption?
Brazil meat plants epicenter of COVID-19
With two million cases of coronavirus, Brazil is one of the worst-hit countries in the world, and also the world’s second-biggest meat supplier.
Government dietary guidelines focus on financial gain over health and sustainability, say scientists
The meat/dairy intake recommended by government dietary guidelines are higher than those recommended by the WHO and other health & environmental experts.
Factory farming will lead us to a future pandemic
A new report from ProVeg has identified industrial farming of animals as the most likely cause of a future global pandemic.
COVID-19 causes huge drop in red-meat production
The pandemic has caused meat-plants to shut their doors due to repeated outbreaks amongst employees, leading to an almost 20% drop in red meat production.
What is the future of meat?
Experts predict that meat and dairy won’t feature so prominently in a sustainable and ethical future of food, so what can we expect instead?
Wealthy countries eating habits are destroying their climate targets
The world’s wealthier nations are more likely to fail at their climate targets, and it’s all because of diets that are reliant on meat and dairy.
Americans don’t know the impact their food has on climate change
Research from the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication finds most American’s are not connecting their diets to the climate crisis.
Are fast-food chains doing enough to combat climate change?
Many fast food places are taking small steps towards being “greener”, but with menus loaded with meat and dairy, are they doing enough?
Intensive animal farming “single most risky behaviour” for pandemics
A ProVeg report warns that the use of intensive farming methods, such as factory farming, will be cause for another pandemic.
Unsustainable agriculture responsible for disease – Scientists
The health of the human race is at risk, and the culprit is our food. Better food systems and food security are needed to ensure we are protected.
Humans must eat less meat and dairy to curb greenhouse gas says UN report
The growing demand for meat and dairy products is impacting the environment and contributing to the climate crisis, but what is the science behind this?
Animal agriculture the biggest contributor to climate change
Researchers Robert Goodland and Jeff Anhang find that animal agriculture contributes more to climate change than any other factor.
Alternative meat produce is more effective than traditional vegan campaigning
It is time we begin to rethink the way we choose to promote and encourage a vegan lifestyle, and vegan meat might be the answer.
Human health depends on the health of animals and the environment
Focusing on human health alone won’t solve the core issues that cause pandemics, such as COVID-19. We must adopt a holistic approach.
Pandemic prevention plan includes lessening animal exploitation
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed a UNEP report which claims animal exploitation must be avoided to prevent pandemics.
COVID-19 has impacted the meat industry in more ways than you think
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted the meat industry in several significant ways leading to a rapid decline in meat sales.
All factory farms must be shut down to prevent another pandemic
New medical research paper argues that factory farming is a significant threat to human health as the world battles the deadly coronavirus pandemic.
Fast fashion that relies on animal agriculture is destroying the planet
The fashion industry is one of the most unsustainable, but how exactly does animal agriculture factor into its contribution to climate change?
Is COVID-19 the wake-up call we all needed?
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought some severe blows to the agriculture industry and may be the beginning of a more sustainable future.
To save the planet quit funding animal agriculture
Banks and investment firms urged by climate activists to stop funding the meat and dairy industry to halt unsustainable agricultural practices.
UN report shows link between environmental destruction and rise in pandemics
Democracy Now interviews Delia Grace from the UN Environment Programme on the contribution of animal agriculture to pandemics.
Can you picture the world without exploitative factory farming?
For years animal rights activists have campaigned for an end to industrialised animal agriculture, but how exactly would this improve our world?
A rise in veganism amid COVID-19 catastrophe
It might have taken a global pandemic, but it looks like our eyes are finally opening to the full extent of meat and dairy damage.
Can our current food system feed a growing global population?
Hunger and poverty persist globally, and the best solution seems to be a total overhaul of the food system to accommodate less meat and more plants.
NFL sponsor, Pizza Hut, is a meat and dairy nightmare
America’s most beloved sport being sponsored by a brand that markets itself as meat lover’s fantasy shows terrifying truth about American’s eating habits.
Brexit could be bad for animal welfare, says WWF
Post-Brexit would strengthen trade ties with the US which could force the UK’s meat and dairy industries to spiral into abusive practices.
Cow farming is destroying Colorado’s water sources
The state’s streams are drying up, and animal agriculture is a major culprit. Lowering the demand for meat and dairy could save essential water sources.
Hong Kong’s lucrative shark fin trade continues to terrorise the ocean
Despite the cruelty of shark finning, the sale of shark fins is legal and in high demand in Hong Kong where it is seen as a delicacy and status symbol.
Development banks funding climate-crisis
In the past ten years alone, two major development banks have pumped a massive $2.6bn into meat and dairy despite the harm this has on the environment.
Meat companies could face carbon tax
Governments are beginning to look critically at the meat industry who are responsible for the bulk of climate-change, causing carbon emissions.
Meat-plant COVID-19 rate might be higher than we thought
Activists say they have reason to believe that meat-plants experiencing large coronavirus outbreaks are using legal loopholes to hide their numbers.
Doctors agree meat is bad news!
With COVID-19 ravaging communities globally, it has never been so clear just how bad meat is for human health and for our future.
What will the children think?
What attitudes do we now have that our children’s children will see as bewilderingly immoral? One answer will be factory farming and the treatment of animals.
Ever wonder how animal agriculture caused some of the world’s deadliest diseases?
The coronavirus is on everyone’s mind, but it isn’t the only disease to come from animal agriculture and environmental abuse.
Vegans protest JBS meat-plant amidst coronavirus safety complaints by workers
Meat-plants have become synonymous with the COVID-19 virus after hundreds of workers at meat-plants across the country became infected.
Is COVID-19 a silver bullet for the meat industry?
The meat industry is seeing more scepticism than it has in years as the public becomes aware of the disease risk attached to all animal agriculture.
Meat-plants in “disastrous race to the bottom” in the quest for cheap meat
Thirty thousand meat-plants across the US and Europe have been impacted by massive COVID-19 outbreaks which have been linked to poor working conditions.
Farmers’ Union of Wales appalled by possible US imports
US imports could bring factory-farmed meat, chlorinated chicken and could potentially harm local farmers who maintain high standards.
The planet is dying and going vegan can save it!
The meat and dairy industry is the most significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and is a major cause of deforestation and water wastage.
German meat billionaire under scrutiny as meat-plant becomes COVID-19 hellhole
German Billionaire and owner of COVID-19 infested meat factory accused of worker exploitation as nearly 1500 “temporary” workers test positive.
Three farmers who switched from meat to sustainable options!
These farmers have found innovative ways to switch from farming meat and dairy products to farming sustainable vegan produce.
Iowa Latinos boycott slaughterhouses due to COVID-19 deaths
A Latino civil-rights group is calling for a meat boycott due to COVID-19 and worker safety concerns at meat-plants across the U.S.
Doctors want dairy cut from USDA dietary guidelines
The US Department of Agriculture’s MyPlate dietary guidelines include dairy as a part of a healthy diet, but these doctors are urging them to change that.
America’s Frankenfoods could be imported into the UK post Brexit
Brexit threatens UN protections for UK’s bees and signals possible imported meat trade-deals with the US that doesn’t meet health standards.
Mega meat companies are outsize contributors to Amazon destruction
The Amazon rainforest has been at war for years with the industrial meat industry, which has been destroying the forest to make way for meat farms.
Is meat really worth the devastating impact it has on human health and animal welfare?
In a time of pandemics and environmental destruction, we must begin to rethink our food systems and work towards better, more sustainable options.
The next pandemic will come from factory farms
Time and time again, we have seen how animal agriculture contributes to disease; with factory farming becoming more aggressive, it could be the next source.
Wild-life trade sparks fresh fears of virus
New research suggests that coronavirus not dangerous to humans unless multiple strains come together, such as in a wild-life market.
Pandemics will worsen if we keep exploiting animals
Health experts from the UN and the European Food Safety Authority have singled out animals for food as the biggest contributor to infectious disease.
WWF Pakistan warns against environmental destruction and pandemics
WWF-Pakistan director-general claims COVID-19 “reconfirms how people and nature are interlinked,” and highlights the urgency of environmental protection.
Interview: UN Environment Programme manager discusses failing food systems
Interview with James Lomax, a programme manager with the UN Environment Programme on the growing demand for food and our failing food systems.
“Billion Dollar Burger” by Chase Purdy is a must-read!
This excerpt from the brilliant new book, “Billion Dollar Burger” by journalist Chase Purdy will have you utterly entranced.
Lab-grown cultured meat is the way of the future
Lab-grown food faces a host of obstacles but is persistently the healthiest and most sustainable option for the future of food.
Brazil puts meat industry’s profits ahead of ethics
Brazil’s giant meat companies are given free-reign as policies fail to address most pressing issues leading to deforestation and environmental destruction.
Factory farms are a breeding ground for disease
From abuse of animals to horrendous labour conditions for workers; it would seem factory farms we get our meat from are breeding the next pandemic.
Sir Paul McCartney’s Birthday Wish – ‘Watch my video Glass Walls and ditch meat’
Sir Paul McCartney is celebrating his 78th birthday today. He said that more than anything, he wanted Peace on earth for everyone including the animals.
Will we see the end of factory farming in the near future?
Factory farming has consumed and dominated animal farming for years, but as consumers become more conscious of what they eat, could this be the end?
Health experts warn against factory farming in a pandemic-stricken world
Professor David O. Wiebers argues that factory farming will have to go if we want to prevent future pandemics and protect human health.
Why do meat companies still fare well despite COVID-19?
Despite widespread criticism for the meat industry’s treatment of workers during COVID-19 and its contribution to health-risk; some companies still prosper.
33% of insects are going extinct thanks to industrial farming
Large-scale, industrial farming often requires the use of pesticides and other harmful chemicals that are pushing insect species to extinction.
Are we entering an age of pandemics due to environmental abuse?
Coronavirus might be the first in a string of pandemics that could wipe out the entire human population – that is if we continue to plunder the earth.
Is fake meat the meat of the future?
With vegan alternatives to meat becoming more mainstream things look positive, but will it last, and can it replace real meat?
Big dairy has a big carbon problem
The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy’s study looked at the carbon emissions of the world’s biggest dairy-firms; the results are worrying.
Tofu sales skyrocket as meat industry crumbles
The meat industry that has been hard hit by the COVID-19 outbreak has made way for alternatives to meat, including the sale of tofu.
Animal exploitation the cause of most modern diseases
Animal exploitation is the number one cause of disease outbreaks since 1990, according to a newly released white paper by advocacy group SURGE.
Ending China’s wild-life trade – a mammoth task
China has committed to ending its exploitative wild-animal trade, but to what extent can the government successfully do so?
Factory farming is not compatible with public health
Major pandemics and plagues have all been linked back to animal agriculture. COVID-19 is no different. It should encourage us to make better choices.
Plants or bugs? Survey sheds light on consumer eating habits
The European Consumer Organisation, BEUC, conducted a survey to understand better the eating habits of people from several European countries.
Rebellyous sets out to make vegan meat affordable
This innovative start-up is set on making vegan, plant-based meat that is cheaper than meat to encourage consumers to eat better.
Has COVID-19 caused a vegan meat revolution?
Could it be possible that the pandemic is convincing consumers to choose vegan alternatives over meat? That seems to be the case.
Jane Goodall warns the world
Famed primatologist and animal-rights activist Jane Goodall wants us to take better care of wild-life and the environment to prevent another pandemic.
Greenpeace calls for ban on “supertrawlers”
This comes after an investigation found that in 2019 alone, 25 foreign trawlers had spent 2,963 hours fishing in Marine Protected Areas.
If COVID-19 won’t convince you to go vegan, what will?
As the pandemic continues to tear through the meat industry, we are given an opportunity to question the healthiness and ethics of meat.
Everyone should take action to save the planet
It is time that each one of us takes responsibility for the state of the planet. There are many ways in which we can contribute but the most effective is to change to a plant-based diet.
Pandemic causes meat industry to take huge hit as plant-based meat sales soar
A food revolution is happening right before our eyes as the meat industry takes massive hit amid pandemic, and plant-based meat sales soar.
Are you ready for the next pandemic?
Industrial animal agriculture is a significant cause of deforestation and disease, leaving scientists concerned that pandemics will become more frequent.
Plant-based diets could lead to a more sustainable future
As consumers become aware of the massive impact of animal agriculture on Climate Change and the environment, they are looking to plant-based diets to reduce their carbon footprint.
Will plant-based food replace factory-farming?
The best way to protect nature is to quit supporting destructive and abusive factory farming and opt for plant-based alternatives to meat.
The future of ethical-eating starts here
COVID-19 has sparked something in our food economies. What we choose to eat and the way we think about animal produce is changing.
Pandemic, climate change give new spur to vegan lobby against meat industry
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Boring Food Options Are (Literally) Killing Us
The lack of food variety on our store shelves signals the devastating impact of declining biodiversity with irreversible health consequences.
Alternatives To Animal Agriculture Are Our Greatest Hope for Survival
Authentic plant-based alternatives and lab-grown meat might be our best chance to prevent another pandemic like COVID-19.
Do Your Favourite Food Companies Care About Animal Welfare?
Animal rights group, the Humane Society, has put together a “score-card” to track the commitment of big food companies to the wellbeing of animals.
Going Vegan Could Make You Less Susceptible to COVID-19
Eating a plant-based diet will strengthen your immune system making your body better equipped to fight off diseases such as COVID-19.
A 50% Cut-Back In Meat And Dairy Prevents 1.6 Billion Tons Of Greenhous Gases
Cutting meat, dairy, fish, and other animal product consumption in half could result in a significant drop in greenhouse gas emissions, says a new study.
The Systems Of Our Planet Are Interconnected: Human, Animal and Plant Health, & Environment.
In all probability, the COVID-19 pandemic probably began with a single transmission of the virus from an animal to a human with tragic consequences.
Big Meat Has Screwed The Planet And Is Getting Bailed Out By Trump
Efforts to preserve the current system means preserving a climate-destroying supply chain built around industrial meat production.
Tropical Forests Lose Football Pitch-Sized Area Of Rainforest Every 6 Six Seconds
Primal tropical rainforests are being lost worldwide at an increased rate – similar in size to a football pitch – to a rate of every six seconds.
Factory Farming Feedlots Making Drinking Water Dangerous To Health
Manure from 80 million Factory Farms in Minnesota is a risk to consumer health with high evels of nitrate and phosphorus levels in the state’s waterways.
Bad Food Systems Will Lead To Bad Health
Industrialised animal agriculture and factory farming are one of the most significant hazards to public health. So why do they still exist?
Our Health Relies On the Health and Wellness of Animals
COVID-19 is the making of a cruel and unsustainable animal agriculture industry. To avoid pandemics, we must do better in protecting animals.
Could Plant-based Meat Save Us From the Next Pandemic?
To minimise the risk of another pandemic, we must reconsider our food choices. One innovative way is replacing animal products with plant-based options.
Industrial Factory Farming Of Animals Is A Ticking Time Bomb
New York front-line health care worker, Dr Shivam Joshi, and environmental activist, Josh Balk, talk factory farming and its contribution to deadly viruses.
“Livestock As Precarious As Oil” For Investors Says Goldman Sachs
Investors are increasingly looking for more sustainable plant-based meat options as consumer demand increases and the Coronavirus pandemic sows chaos in the meat sector.
Seeing How Much Your Food Impacts the Earth Can Convince you to Go Vegan
An online meat calculator called Omni Calculator measures an individual’s meat intake and how much their food choices contribute to the climate crisis.
COVID-19 Leads To Mass Slaughter of Animals
The killing of animals reared for food displays the cruelty of the meat industry towards living creatures, and its disregard for the environment.
Plant-based Meat Sales Rise Amid COVID-19
As meat plants close and the pandemic wreaks havoc on animal agriculture, plant-based “fake meats” are seeing an increase in sales.
The End of Factory Farming Might Be Near
The meat industry has been hit hard by COVID-19, which has made its flaws all the more clear to see. Could this lead us into a better future?
The Future of Meat-Less Meat and the Planet
Meat alternative brands such as Impossible Burger and Beyond Meat are becoming more popular, but are they succeeding in their goal to halt climate change?
We Can Keep The “Meat” Industry, and Ditch the Animal Agriculture
The current food system has failed us, COVID-19 has made this undeniably evident; so how do we begin to build a better future?
Millions Of Pigs Slaughtered Due To Threat Of African Swine Fever Spread
The world is focused on Coronavirus but in the meantime, African Swine Fever (AFS) the deadly virus that kills all pigs it infects, is spreading worldwide.
European Teen Climate-Activists Want Farming Reform
Youth activists involved in Greta Thunberg’s Fridays For Future are demanding that the EU make policy changes to ensure they meet their climate goals.
Meat-Plant Workers Live In A State of Fear
Employees at a South Yorkshire meat-plant, where nine have tested positive for COVID-19, describe unsafe conditions and disregard for worker health.
Plant-Based Pork Debuts In Hong Kong
Omnipork is targeting an Asian audience and knows exactly what to bring to the table. Could this be the start of Asia’s vegan revolution?
Germany Implements Changes To Meat Industry After COVID-19 Shock
The country is taking swift action to address the horrendous labor conditions that have led to a crisis out-break of COVID-19 at meat plants.
We Must Learn From COVID-19 or Face Nature’s Wrath
Could it be that the current coronavirus outbreak is merely a warning sign, alerting us to what could happen if we don’t learn to coexist with out beings?
Chinese Plant-Based Company Educating Consumers “One Stomach At A Time”
How a Chinese plant-based protein start-up is going back to basics and educating consumers “one stomach at a time”.
10 Ways COVID-19 Helped Us See the Cracks in Our Food System
The pandemic has shone a light on the ways in which our food system is unsustainable, and abusive towards humans & animals.
Impossible CEO Talks Food Technology To End Climate Change
Patrick Brown says that to save the planet we must engineer sustainable food for meat eaters, not vegans and vegetarians.
We Have More Reason to Go Vegan Today Than Ever Before
Pandemics and climate catastrophe; it would seem the survival of our planet and species is depends on what we choose to put on our plates.
The Best Future is a Meatless, Cruelty-free, Vegan Future
The COVID-19 pandemic should make us think critically about the kind of future we want for our species, for the earth and for animals.
Animal Agriculture Is Never Humane – Don’t Be Fooled!
Ethical animal farming; for dairy, eggs and meat is a myth. Take a trip to any “humane” meat or dairy farm and this becomes strikingly obvious.
China Makes Unexpected Move To Reduce Meat Farms
After banning its wild animal trade, China makes move to reduce wildlife farming in the country by offering buy-out to farmers.
The Cost of Efficiency – Is Our Food System Doing More Harm Than Good?
Consider the appalling animals abuse, destruction of natural habitats and grim prospects for our health. Intensive agriculture is a seemingly broken system.
Founder of Impossible Foods Has Revolutionary Vision For Food Industry
CEO Patrick Brown isn’t interested in redesigning the meat industry alone. Here he considers the human aspect of food production; workers.
Is COVID-19 Showing Us The Hideous Truth Behind the Meat Industry?
From food waste, to abuse of animals and workers; the pandemic has lifted the curtain to reveal the meat industry in all of its ugliness.
Giraffe, Elephant, Rhino are Food – Meat Safety Act
The Meat Safety Act, which lists wild animals for consumption, shows we have learned nothing from COVID-19 which was caused by the demand for animal meat.
The Nightmare Of Going Undercover At A Meat Farm
Liz Pachaud describes what she witnessed when she went undercover at a meat farm as an investigator at animal protection organisation Mercy for Animals.
Industrial-scale Factory Farms Are Like “A Ticking Time Bomb”
Health professionals in Britain launch “No Meat May” campaign to urge public to give up meat in order to prevent pandemics such as COVID-19.
Irish Meat-plant Workers Paint Horrifying Picture of Life in COVID-19 Disease Pits
Workers in Irish meat-plants describe feeling let down. Many have contracted COVID-19 in unsafe work spaces where there is disregard for social distancing.
Author Jonathan Safran Foer Calls On Consumers To Withdraw Support For “Cruel” Meat Industry
Jonathan Safran Foer is an outspoken vegan, critic of the meat industry. He is the author of several books including Eating Animals and We Are The Weather.
What Does The COVID-19 Meat Plant Closures Mean For The U.S Meat Industry?
Meat industry may suffer a loss of $13.6 billion due to COVID-19 outbreak, say National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA); but that’s not all.
Workers Lives Put in Danger in the Name of Meat
At a time when a pandemic is running rampant in meat-plants, and worker safety is seriously jeopardised, is it not selfish for consumers to demand meat?
The Meat-plant COVID-19 Situation is a Catastrophe
Thirty meat-plant workers and four health inspectors have died after contracting the disease at meat-plants across the county.
Plant-Based Alternative Meat vs. Beef: How Does Diet Impact the Environment?
Ever wonder how much a switch from beef to plant-based meat alternatives, such as Beyond Meat, could impact climate change?
Fast-Food Goes Vegan!
More and more fast-food outlets are stepping up and adding vegan options to their menu to meet consumer demands. Could this be a vegan food revolution?
The Horrific Live Export Trade Risks The Welfare of Millions of Animals – Report
A European commission has found welfare gaps, non-compliance and poor planning in the trade of animals to North Africa and the Middle-East.
Live Animal Markets Still Open for Business Across South-East Asia
Horrifying images display the reality of disease-pit wet markets in Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and China.
We Need To Create And Embrace A New Normal World In Which To Live
It’s early days yet, but the COVID-19 pandemic has already proven to be revelatory, exposing much that is ugly about the “normal” functioning of the US.
As Price Of Meat Rockets Up Beyond Meat Slashes Its Prices To Fill The Gap
Consumers looking for their protein fix as meat becomes more expensive and difficult to find as a result of COVID-19 pandemic might well find that they can get it – cheaper and better – from Beyond Burger
What You Eat Affects The Environment
Not long ago, being vegan, avoiding all animal products and only eating food from plants was considered a bit odd. Lately terms ‘‘plant-based’’ and ‘‘vegan’’ have become mainstream.
By The Numbers: How The Climate Impact Of Beef Compares With Plant-Based Alternatives
I am wondering about the climate impact of vegan meat versus beef. How does a highly processed patty compare to butchered beef? How does agriculture of soy (if this is the ingredient) compare to grazing of beef, Both Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat, two of the...
Activists Concerned About Brazil’s Attack on The Amazon During COVID-19 Pandemic
Brazil’s far-right government has been criticised in the past for its policies which make the Amazon rainforest vulnerable to destruction.
Animal Agriculture Costs More In Health Damage Than It Contributes To The Economy
U.S. farms cost the economy more in health and environmental damage than they contribute to the economy, according to a recent study
Ridiculous Study Funded By Meat Industry Claims Meat Improves Mental Health
Ridiculous study claiming that meat improves mental health called out for being funded through the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.
Dairy Farm Not Allowed To Describe Dairy Cows as “Happy” – ARB
The Advertising Regulatory Board has ruled that Fair Cape Dairies ‘happy cows’ advertisement which claims dairy farming is “humane”, is misleading.
As US Food Supply Chain Stutters Million of Farm Animals Are Culled
US government vets said to be ready to assist with culls, or ‘depopulation’ of pigs, chickens and cattle because of coronavirus meat plant closures.
Cows And Humans Are More Alike Than You Know
A research study conducted at the University of Sydney has revealed that cows communicate with each other similarly to humans.
Wall Street Analyst Predicts Vegan Future
Financial analyst and TV host, Jim Cramer, believes that the COVID-19 outbreak and meat shortages are bound to push consumers towards plant-based meat.
Bornstein Seafoods Shut After 13 Employees Test Positive For COVID-19
This follows a wave of meat-plants closing after extreme COVID-19 outbreaks which have been blamed on a lack of regard for staff safety on the job.
Elizabeth Warren Throws Weight Behind Act to Curb Factory Farming
The Farm System Reform Act was proposed by Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker, and it aims to transform how agriculture is done in the USA.
What Does Climate Change And Coronavirus Have In Common?
The time couldn’t be more opportune for us to reevaluate our relationship with our planet and the billions of factory-farmed animals who inhabit it against the laws of nature
Coronavirus: Stop Exploiting Earth And Animals Or Be Prepared For Worse And Fiercer Pandemics
If the human race carries on the way we have been doing, we had better get used to pandemics that are likely to be more frequent, spread more rapidly, kill more people and inflict even worse economic damage if humanity fails to fundamentally change how it is damaging...
Pigs Euthanised, Composted At JBS As Company Takes a Hit
A large composting site, akin to a mass grave, erected for the carcasses of hogs euthanized after meat industry is impacted by COVID-19 outbreak.
NYC Law Firm On A Mission To Shutdown Live-animal Markets
BeVeg International Law Firm have filled a legal petition in the hopes of stamping out live-animal markets in New York City.
Queen’s Brian May Demands Meat Tax
The musician took to Instagram to urge PM Boris Johnson to implement a meat tax, saying: “the world we had before this cornavirus was not good enough.”
Time Is Running Out Of Time As Deforestation Increases for 13th Consecutive Month
We are running out of time to save what’s left of the Brazilian Amazon. Policies by Jair Bolsonaro, Present of Brazil are making it worse by the day to save the unique biome
Cut Meat and Dairy Consumption By Half And Prevent 1.6 Billions tons of Greenhouse Gas
Cutting meat, dairy, fish, and other animal product consumption in half could result in a significant drop in greenhouse gas emissions, says a new study.
Slaughterhouses Jeopardise Worker Health Due To Demand For Meat
Meat companies fear the impact that COVID-19 will have on the meat industry, punish workers and animals by trying to maintain normalcy.
Cows Were My Childhood Friends, How Could I Eat or Wear Them?
For Jeff Hanlon growing up on a cattle ranch helped him to see the worth of cows; not in their flesh or skin, but in their lives.
Costco Introduces Meat Cap For Customers As Stock Dwindles
As meat farming and production grinds to a halt due to COVID-19 fears, retailers like Costco are finding it hard to meet consumer demand.
Brazil Claims to Have Plan To Halt Amazon Deforestation – Deploys Troops
Brazil looks to military to intervene in deforestation of the Amazon, but environmentalists worry this isn’t a long-term solution.
