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Buyers and Central Valley Meat Co. Sever Ties
After the controversial closing of Central Valley Meat Co., previous buyers of the meat production company are halting their purchases.
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Banana Preservative Spray Made from Shellfish
Scientists have introduced a spray derived from shrimp and crab shells that allows bananas to stay fresh for a longer period of time.
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Vegan Blogger Wins Bravo’s Cooking Challenge
BitterSweet blogger Hannah Kaminsky wins Around the World in 80 Plates Blogger Cookoff Challenge and was the only vegan in the competition.
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Central Valley Beef May Be Unfit for Consumption
USDA investigators are trying to find out whether or not the beef produced by the closed slaughterhouse came from diseased cows.
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PCRM Hosts Basketball Game for School Lunches
This fall, PCRM members, celebrities, and the LA school district will participate in a basketball game to advocate for healthy school lunches.
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Abuse Video Leads to Shutdown of CA Slaughterhouse
The USDA halts operations of Central Valley Meat Co. after watching an undercover video taken inside the slaughterhouse.
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Study Suggests Pan-Fried Red Meat Leads to Cancer
Research published from the University of Southern California and the Cancer Prevention Institute of California links pan-fried red meat and prostate cancer.
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Widespread Drought in US Affects Food Supply
The summer drought has altered the flavors in specific fruits and vegetables and provoked discussion about vegan diets.
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NBA Star Advocates End of Poaching
Retired basketball player Yao Ming encourages poachers to stop hunting elephants.
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Vegans Advocate for Imprisoned Veg Musician
A Pussy Riot member has been denied meat- and dairy-free food in prison leading fellow vegans to advocate on her behalf.
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Baby Boomers Open to the Vegetarian Lifestyle
An older generation is turning down animal products in favor of veg-friendly fare to reap health benefits.
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Sweet Potatoes Could Fight Malnutrition
The vitamin-packed spud has the potential to greatly reduce vitamin deficiencies in Uganda.