Is anyone really misled by the term ‘veggie burger’? Research suggests consumers are savvy
Is anyone really misled by the term ‘veggie burger’? Research suggests consumers are savvy
In debating the advantages and disadvantages of meat and plant-based alternatives, research shows that many consumers are well informed about their choices, actively scrutinizing food products about their health effects, climate impact and production processes. Politicians, food producers and retailers should be cautious about claims that consumers cannot differentiate meat from plant-based alternatives. Shoppers are often much more switched-on than some in the EU debate suggest. THE CONVERSATION: The European parliament recently backed changes to the rules around the labelling and marketing of plant-based meat alternatives. New definitions specify that words like “burger”, “sausage” or “steak”, refer exclusively to animal […]
Calls for a Global Shift: Veganism and animal rights must move beyond politics
Calls for a Global Shift: Veganism and animal rights must move beyond politics
In recent decades, environmentalism, animal rights, veganism, and plant-based living have increasingly been framed as political identities rather than ethical responsibilities. This shift has subtly transformed movements that were once grounded in universal moral principles into symbols of specific ideological alignments. Animals and the environment is not a trend, a political stance, or a passing ideology — it is rooted in the very essence of human morality. The political framing of veganism, environmentalism, and animal rights — particularly their association with left-wing political movements — has resulted in unnecessary polarization, restricted public participation, and slowed progress on urgent ecological and […]
Police illegally blocking animal rights activists from protesting restaurant serving foie gras
Police illegally blocking animal rights activists from protesting restaurant serving foie gras
In a letter to the city and restaurant owners, attorneys representing the protesters, say the city used “contrived, specious legal theories” to retaliate against Duck Alliance AZ’s “peaceful protests.” The letter outlines a cycle of officers claiming a problem, protesters responding with a remedy and then officers returning with a new problem. The attorneys also say the city coordinated with and favored the restaurant owners, selectively enforcing rules when the restaurant complained, but ignoring complaints filed by protesters when they said they faced harassment. AZ CENTRAL: A pair of animal rights activists say police officers are illegally blocking them from […]
