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Why Vegan and Dairy-Free Foods Will Be on More School Lunch Menus Next Year

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Why Vegan and Dairy-Free Foods Will Be on More School Lunch Menus Next Year

Schools across the US are adding plant-based meals and dairy-free milk to lunch menus, making school lunches more inclusive and nutritious.

What a Giant $20 Erewhon Strawberry Says About the Future of Food What a Giant $20 Erewhon Strawberry Says About the Future of Food

France’s Soy Crackdown Sparks Debate Over Science, Sustainability, and Plant-Based Policy France’s Soy Crackdown Sparks Debate Over Science, Sustainability, and Plant-Based Policy

The Historical Roots of Black Farming: Black VegFest Founder on Liberation and Resistance The Historical Roots of Black Farming: Black VegFest Founder on Liberation and Resistance

‘A Victory of Common Sense’: France Will No Longer Ban ‘Meat’ Words for Plant-Based Products ‘A Victory of Common Sense’: France Will No Longer Ban ‘Meat’ Words for Plant-Based Products

The FDA’s New ‘Best By’ Food Label Strategy Will Save Americans Millions and Reduce Waste The FDA’s New ‘Best By’ Food Label Strategy Will Save Americans Millions and Reduce Waste

Milk Labeling Debate Intensifies as New Dietary Guidelines Favor Increasing Plant-Based Options Milk Labeling Debate Intensifies as New Dietary Guidelines Favor Increasing Plant-Based Options

Documentary Spotlights Impossible Foods’ Rise As Europe Finally Green Lights Its Burgers: “An Important Step” Documentary Spotlights Impossible Foods’ Rise As Europe Finally Green Lights Its Burgers: “An Important Step”

New Platform “Kamala’s Recipes” Supports the Kamala Harris Campaign Through Cooking New Platform “Kamala’s Recipes” Supports the Kamala Harris Campaign Through Cooking

Food News of the Week: Zombie Takis, Election Day Bagels, and Domino’s Dairy-Free Mozzarella Food News of the Week: Zombie Takis, Election Day Bagels, and Domino’s Dairy-Free Mozzarella

Beyond Methane: 6 Environmental Challenges of Animal Agriculture

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Beyond Methane: 6 Environmental Challenges of Animal Agriculture

Animal agriculture is driving up methane emissions, but it’s also contributing to deforestation, water pollution, air pollution, and much more.

Child Labor in the Meat Industry: “Conditions Are Dickensian” Child Labor in the Meat Industry: “Conditions Are Dickensian”

Can We Trust Fast-Food Mascots? Unsurprisingly, It’s a No Can We Trust Fast-Food Mascots? Unsurprisingly, It’s a No

RNC Attendees Loved This Vegan Jackfruit “Brisket” Almost as Much as They Love Trump RNC Attendees Loved This Vegan Jackfruit “Brisket” Almost as Much as They Love Trump

The Billionaire Paradox: Will Bezos, Branson, and Gates Save or Destroy the Food System? The Billionaire Paradox: Will Bezos, Branson, and Gates Save or Destroy the Food System?

As France Reverses Course on Vegan Labeling Ban, 3 Meaty French Meat Companies to Watch As France Reverses Course on Vegan Labeling Ban, 3 Meaty French Meat Companies to Watch

Beware of “Grass-Fed” and “Free Range” Labels—Why Sustainable, Ethical Meat Doesn’t Exist Beware of “Grass-Fed” and “Free Range” Labels—Why Sustainable, Ethical Meat Doesn’t Exist

2 Wins for Octopus Lovers: Mycelium-Based Tentacles and a Historic Farm Ban 2 Wins for Octopus Lovers: Mycelium-Based Tentacles and a Historic Farm Ban

Why Big Meat Has an Ugly Human Rights Problem Why Big Meat Has an Ugly Human Rights Problem

Vegan Food Brands Are Channeling Banksy With Radical, Political Marketing. Can It Change Our Food System? Vegan Food Brands Are Channeling Banksy With Radical, Political Marketing. Can It Change Our Food System?

Will France’s Ban on “Meat” Terms on Plant-Based Products Hurt the Industry? Here’s What 3 Experts Have to Say Will France’s Ban on “Meat” Terms on Plant-Based Products Hurt the Industry? Here’s What 3 Experts Have to Say

Amsterdam Is Vying With 24 Other Cities for the Title of “Plant-Based Capital” Amsterdam Is Vying With 24 Other Cities for the Title of “Plant-Based Capital”

There’s a Bonkers Debate About Potatoes Not Being Vegetables. Countless Health Studies Say Otherwise. There’s a Bonkers Debate About Potatoes Not Being Vegetables. Countless Health Studies Say Otherwise.

Baltimore Makes History as First US City to Declare January “Veganuary” Month Baltimore Makes History as First US City to Declare January “Veganuary” Month

California’s Prop 12 Is Now in Effect. Here’s What It Means for Your Food, Whether You Live In the State or Not. California’s Prop 12 Is Now in Effect. Here’s What It Means for Your Food, Whether You Live In the State or Not.

This Former Clinton Health Advisor Says Eating Vegetables Is Like Taking Viagra This Former Clinton Health Advisor Says Eating Vegetables Is Like Taking Viagra

Could This Lawsuit Against Dunkin’ Finally End Vegan Milk Surcharges? Experts Weigh In Could This Lawsuit Against Dunkin’ Finally End Vegan Milk Surcharges? Experts Weigh In

Move Over, Los Angeles and NYC: These 3 City Council Votes Could Make Pittsburgh the New Vegan Capital Move Over, Los Angeles and NYC: These 3 City Council Votes Could Make Pittsburgh the New Vegan Capital

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Uh-Oh, the World’s Biggest Climate Conference Just Became a Platform for Big Meat and Dairy Uh-Oh, the World’s Biggest Climate Conference Just Became a Platform for Big Meat and Dairy

Why Joaquin Phoenix Wants You To Talk About This Movie With Everyone You Know Why Joaquin Phoenix Wants You To Talk About This Movie With Everyone You Know

Animal Law With Animal Outlook: What Is Animal Law? Animal Law With Animal Outlook: What Is Animal Law?

Can the 2023 Farm Bill Help Vegan Food Gain More Momentum? Can the 2023 Farm Bill Help Vegan Food Gain More Momentum?

Oatly and Beyond Meat Take On Big Ag in 2 New Must-Watch Campaigns Oatly and Beyond Meat Take On Big Ag in 2 New Must-Watch Campaigns

US Government Promotes ‘Unfree Market,’ Invests in Animal Products 800 Times More Than Plants US Government Promotes ‘Unfree Market,’ Invests in Animal Products 800 Times More Than Plants

How Ukraine’s Lviv Vegan Kitchen Feeds Up to 500 War Refugees Every Day How Ukraine’s Lviv Vegan Kitchen Feeds Up to 500 War Refugees Every Day

Why Netflix’s New Food Documentary ‘Poisoned’ Is More Like a Horror Film Why Netflix’s New Food Documentary ‘Poisoned’ Is More Like a Horror Film

1,400 US Mayors Join New York Mayor Eric Adams in Promoting Plant-Based Food 1,400 US Mayors Join New York Mayor Eric Adams in Promoting Plant-Based Food

Government Funding for Alternative Protein Doubles to $635 Million. Is That Enough? Government Funding for Alternative Protein Doubles to $635 Million. Is That Enough?

Are ‘Humane’ and ‘Grass-Fed’ Meat Labels Confusing Consumers? Experts Say Yes Are ‘Humane’ and ‘Grass-Fed’ Meat Labels Confusing Consumers? Experts Say Yes

Is Meat Really Crucial for Health? Here’s Why Many Medical and Nutritional Professionals Say It Isn’t Is Meat Really Crucial for Health? Here’s Why Many Medical and Nutritional Professionals Say It Isn’t

How Beans, Lentils, and Veggie Burgers Keep Arnold Schwarzenegger Strong at 75 How Beans, Lentils, and Veggie Burgers Keep Arnold Schwarzenegger Strong at 75

Texas Governor Signs New Plant-Based Meat Labeling Law. Is It Constitutional? Texas Governor Signs New Plant-Based Meat Labeling Law. Is It Constitutional?

What the Supreme Court’s Ruling on California’s Prop 12 Means for Animals Everywhere What the Supreme Court’s Ruling on California’s Prop 12 Means for Animals Everywhere

Mayor’s New Campaign Challenges 8.8 Million New Yorkers to ‘Eat a Whole Lot More Plants’ Mayor’s New Campaign Challenges 8.8 Million New Yorkers to ‘Eat a Whole Lot More Plants’

1 Million People a Year Die From Antibiotic Resistance. The Culprit? Factory Farms. 1 Million People a Year Die From Antibiotic Resistance. The Culprit? Factory Farms.

Does a Vegan Diet Deserve Religion-Style Protection? Reddit Thread Makes the Case Does a Vegan Diet Deserve Religion-Style Protection? Reddit Thread Makes the Case

Scientists Create ‘Mini’ Organs That Could Bring an End to Animal Testing Scientists Create ‘Mini’ Organs That Could Bring an End to Animal Testing

Eat Just Changed Eggs. Now, It’s Coming for Tennessee’s Proposed Drag Brunch Ban. Eat Just Changed Eggs. Now, It’s Coming for Tennessee’s Proposed Drag Brunch Ban.

Cory Booker: Empathy Is Necessary to Change Our Food System Cory Booker: Empathy Is Necessary to Change Our Food System

Is It Possible to Sell Animals on Craigslist? Here’s What You Need to Know Is It Possible to Sell Animals on Craigslist? Here’s What You Need to Know

FDA Says Dairy-Free Milk Can Be Labeled “Milk.” There’s Just One Catch. FDA Says Dairy-Free Milk Can Be Labeled “Milk.” There’s Just One Catch.

Nearly 300 Groups Call Upon EU for Sustainable Food Plan Nearly 300 Groups Call Upon EU for Sustainable Food Plan