ADLF Files Suits Against Foie Gras Industry
Two legal suits against Hudson Valley Foie Gras and the NY Department of Agriculture and Markets allege false advertising and state law violation.
The Animal Legal Defense Fund and co-plaintiff The Regal Vegan, producer of a plant-based “faux gras,” have filed suit against Hudson Valley Foie Gras, disputing its claims as being “the humane choice” of the foie gras industry. ADLF asserts HVFG is violating federal law by “urging consumers to buy force-fed foie gras rather than cruelty-free products like The Regal Vegan’s.” Investigations into HVFG’s facilities uncovered dead ducks tossed nonchalantly into garbage cans, or lying alongside living ducks suffering from sores and other health issues. ADLF is also suing the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets, warning, “by not declaring that foie gras comes from diseased animals, the Department is putting consumer health at risk—and violating New York state laws.” ALDF previously filed a class-action lawsuit against Judy’s Eggs for alleging its eggs came from free-roaming hens.
Shape Magazine Spotlights Plant-Based Meat Company
The health and fitness magazine interviewed Beyond Meat’s founder and CEO Ethan Brown.
Read More »
VegSwap Allows Backyard Farmers to Trade Produce
The online network will will work to end food waste by enabling UK residents with green thumbs to share the fruits of their labors.
Read More »
Rehoboth Beach VegFest Set to Take Place June 1
Delaware-area residents will be able to sample fare from veg vendors and listen to veganism’s leading advocates at this free event.
Read More »
Vegan Chef to be Featured on Food Network’s Chopped
Popular vegan restaurant Vedge’s chef Rich Landau will be duking it out with fellow contestants on the hit show next month.
Read More »
UK Kicks Off National Vegetarian Week Festivities
May 20 to 26 is the UK’s official meat-free week, marked with special events and promotions.
Read More »
More Flashbacks
- A Fitness and Food Venture Takes to Indiegogo
- Factory Farm Manure May Be Causing Explosions
- Dun-Well Doughnuts Entered in Business Competition
- Vegan Baker Uses Kickstarter to Launch Business
- Vegan Ice Cream Hitting New York City Streets
- New Casual Vegan Eatery Opening in Los Angeles
- Vancouver: Citywide Meatless Monday Celebration
- Chicago’s Vegan Eatery Kitchen 17 Recently Opened
- Rally at the Capitol to Prevent Horse Slaughter
- Kaiser Permanente Encourages Plant-Based Diets
- De Rossi Shares Recipe For Ellen’s Favorite Dish
- Starbucks Rolls Out Veg Salad On its Spring Menu
- World’s First Lab-Grown Hamburger to Be Eaten Soon
- New Jersey Legislature Passes Gestation Crate Ban
- E! Proclaims Jackfruit the New Hot Veg Substitute
- Tennessee Ag-Gag Bill Killed by State Governor
- High Levels of Arsenic Discovered in Chicken Meat
- New Meat-Free Restaurant to Open in St. Louis
- TN Attorney General Calls Ag-Gag Into Question
- Tyson Foods Sees 43 Percent Fall in Net Income
