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Drone evidence leads to legal settlement over misleading marketing
Drone photography has been successfully used as evidence in a consumer deception lawsuit against an egg producer in the US.
Plant-based egg alternatives thriving amidst soaring egg prices
The US egg industry is in crisis with the shelves empty of traditional chicken eggs, but for plant-based brands like Just Egg, business has never been better.
Brittany Ferries to resume live animal exports
More than 100 celebrities and scientists are calling on Brittany Ferries to drop plans to resume live exports of animals.
Bird flu spreads globally, devastating wildlife and farms while posing a rising human threat
Bird flu is wreaking havoc worldwide, killing millions of animals, spreading through farms and wildlife, and posing a growing threat to humans as it evolves.
Livestock farming tops fossil fuels as leading driver of climate change
A new study reveals that livestock farming, not fossil fuels, is the leading cause of climate change, driving 53% of global warming since 1750.
How marketing agencies for meat, dairy and eggs sell you a fantasy
When it comes to the marketing of meat, dairy and eggs, the branding does not necessarily match reality. Here’s a comparison of marketing myths with reality.
Why you should be concerned about global deforestation
Agriculture, especially livestock, is the primary driver of global deforestation, with devastating impacts on ecosystems and human health.
American voters more supportive of politicians who support animal welfare
Politicians rarely address the connection between meat and climate change. Perhaps because they worry about voter backlash?
Zimbabwean animal advocates confront fish and farming industries
One Health focuses on fish welfare, ending industrial farming, stronger laws, and plant-based diets to improve animal welfare and public health in Zimbabwe.
We can feed the world by shifting from livestock to plant-based solutions
World hunger persists as crops feed livestock, showing the need for plant-based solutions to tackle food security and environmental impact.
Farmed salmon escape in Norway threatening wildlife
Approximately 27,000 farmed salmon have escaped in Norway, triggering environmental concerns and a reward from Mowi to recapture them.
Majority of Brits oppose common farming practices in the UK
Data from Bryant Research has found that the vast majority of the British public opposes a range of common farming practices.
Behaviour-based training for drivers transporting pigs?
Driver training could significantly improve the welfare of pigs during this unavoidable part of the agricultural process.
Are Australia’s meat and seafood industries greenwashing for profit?
Demand for eco-friendly products is on the rise. Is Australia’s meat and seafood industry using greenwashing to exploit environmentally conscious consumers?
Animal Aid launches Terror on Our Tables campaign
Terror on Our Tables is set to reach millions of people across the UK with one crucial message: that the terror on our tables is far from the story we’re fed.
Europeans lack awareness of fish farming practices
A survey reveals that most Europeans support better welfare for aquatic animals, but lack awareness about fish sentience and farming practices.
How Trump’s new administration will affect food systems
How the new US administration’s focus on food systems and climate change will drive bipartisan support for food innovation and sustainability.
99% of seafood contaminated with microplastics, study finds
A new study reveals that 99% of seafood contains microplastics, underscoring the widespread contamination of our food system and its potential health risks.
Sweden shuts down mink farms
In a significant step for animal welfare, the last mink farms in Sweden are expected to be shut down by June 2025.
Vegan pioneer, Andy Shovel, turns his focus to animal welfare
Andy Shovel is launching an animal welfare organisation that he hopes will do as much for animal rights as his previous venture did for non-meat bacon.
Denmark embrace a world-first plant-based plan
An agreement between farmers, politicians and environmental groups in Denmark led to a €170m action fund for plant-based food.
Cattle ranching harms the climate, not wild horses
Cattle ranching fuels climate change, while wild horses help restore ecosystems but are unfairly targeted.
Why do workers in the animal agriculture industry do bad things to animals?
It’s inefficient to have empathy, so emotionally distancing themselves from animals can aid animal agriculture industry employees in getting through the day.
Trump pulls the US out of the World Health Organization – now what?
Leaving the World Health Organization means agencies are unable to release communications such as health updates, which could exacerbate bird flu outbreaks.