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Firsthand Look Inside Asia’s Busiest Wet Markets

Investigative photojournalist Jo-Anne McArthur and documentary filmmaker Kelly Guerin visited Asia's busiest wet markets to document the breeding grounds of highly infectious diseases like COVID-19.

Food•5 min read

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The True Cost of Producing the World’s Most Expensive Coffee

New investigation from Moving Animals reveals the terrifying conditions of caged civets, whose feces are used to produce the world’s most expensive cup of coffee.

Food•4 min read

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Julián Castro: Environmentalist, Animal Protector and Presidential Candidate

Democratic presidential candidate Julián Castro just became the first candidate on the 2020 campaign trail to endorse animal rights. For U.S. politics, this is a surprisingly rare and bold stance.

Factory Farms•8 min read

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Going Cage-Free: How Corporations Influence Public Opinion of Animal Advocacy

Corporate lobbying efforts at Subway, Dunkin’, and McDonald’s are playing an increasingly effective role in animal advocacy. 

Food•1 min read

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Ukraine’s Last Foie Gras Farm to Shut Down

Following an expose published by Open Cages, Ukrainian poultry company MHP will cease production at Ukraine's only foie gras farm.

Food•3 min read

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Vegans Are Changing Restaurant Menus Around the World

It's World Vegan Day! This year, the number of people who call themselves vegans tripled, and more than half of Americans say they're trying to eat less meat. 51% of…

Culture•2 min read

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This Big Meat Lobby Is Pro Cell-Based Meat. How Will Regulators Respond?

Earlier this summer, the largest meat lobby in America, the North American Meat Institute, and clean meat manufacturer Memphis Meats asked for more regulatory input from the FDA and USDA—specifically,…

Meat Lobby•5 min read

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The Food Waste Economy

Maen Mahfoud grew up in Syria, wanting to be a doctor. He began medical school in 2008 at the University of Jordan, a few years after al-Qaeda claimed responsibility for…

Food•5 min read