What is bad about factory farming? Is it cruel?
Public concern about animal agriculture has grown over the past several decades, as consumers have become increasingly aware of the...
- Apr 29
What are animal rights and what laws protect animal rights?
Billions of animals are used worldwide by humans for food, scientific experimentation, sport, entertainment, and to create products like...
- Apr 29
New investigation reveals poor animal welfare standards in the Indonesian fish farming industry
NGO coalition Act for Farmed Animals urges producers and retailers to improve the treatment of farmed fish An investigation conducted by...
- Apr 28
Inter-American Development Bank drops multimillion dollar loan to meat giant Marfrig
In February, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) dropped a planned $43 million loan package plan for Marfrig Global Foods’...
- Apr 26
Cage-free movement keeps growing in Asia and Latin America
Two companies have recently announced commitments to ban the use of eggs from cage systems in their supply chains after dialogues with...
- Apr 22
What is a battery cage and are battery cages cruel?
Eggs are widely regarded as a standard ingredient. They are seen as both versatile and essential for many of our favorite dishes....
- Mar 16
New investigation reveals animal welfare violations in the Thai fish industry
NGO Sinergia Animal urges producers and retailers to improve treatment given to fish.
- Mar 16
A plant-based diet decreases the risk of severe Covid-19 and mortality, scientists say
A "healthful plant-based diet and lifestyle is a powerful tool", according to a commentary in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
- Mar 15
Two more companies commit to go cage-free
In February, two more companies announced commitments to go cage-free and to ban eggs from battery-cage systems in their supply chains.