Today's Top Stories on the Politics of Food

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Vegan Coolers Filled with Beyond Meat, Miyoko’s, and JUST Egg Launch in NYC Bodegas

Three bodegas—two in Brooklyn and one in The Bronx—now feature Plantega fridges filled with vegan eggs, meats, and cheeses as part of an initiative to bring plant-based foods to underserved communities.

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Lightlife Targets Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods in a Full-Page <i>New York Times</i> Ad. Here's Their Response.

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Lightlife Targets Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods in a Full-Page New York Times Ad. Here’s Their Response.

After publishing an open letter, Lightlife Foods faces criticism from Beyond Meat, Impossible Foods, and consumers.

by Jocelyn Martinez

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How to Bring Vegan Options to Underserved Black Communities

From donating fresh produce to supporting grassroots initiatives, you can help make healthy, plant-based food accessible for communities who need it most.

by Cara Thibodeaux

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San Francisco Votes to Slash Meat, Dairy, and Eggs Served in Hospitals and Jails

Under a new mandate, the city’s jails would slash purchasing of animal products by 50 percent by 2024.

by Anna Starostinetskaya

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VegNews Exclusive: The Story Behind No Evil Foods and Its Major Labor Controversy

Workers at the North Carolina vegan meat company say that their attempts at unionizing were undermined. The founders say workers voted against joining a union in a free and fair election. VegNews gets the full story.

by Anna Starostinetskaya

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Greta Thunberg Calls Out Hypocrisy of World Leaders for Eating Steak and Lobster at Climate Summit

Vegan climate activist Greta Thunberg points out the hypocrisy of world leaders dining on steak and lobster dinners while making promises to slash greenhouse gas emissions at the G7 summit in Cornwall.

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Cargill CEO: “The Plant-Based Protein Industry Will Eat Into Consumer Demand for Meat”

Cargill CEO David MacLennan is fully aware that vegan meat is the future.

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Dairy Lobby Fails to Convince EU to Censor Dairy-Free Labels

The EU rejects Amendment 165 which aimed to further restrict plant-based products from using terms such as “cheese alternative.”

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RuPaul’s Vegan Drag Star Partners with London Mayor to Help Reopen City’s Restaurants

Vegan drag queen Bimini Bon-Boulash is helping to kickstart London’s economy as the city’s COVID-19 restrictions are loosened and restaurants and other hospitality venues begin to reopen.

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Seaspiracy Producer Demands Biden Shut Down Fish Factory Farms

Kip Andersen—producer of ocean conservation documentary Seaspiracy—and PETA President Ingrid Newkirk are demanding the Biden Administration overturn a Trump-era executive order that allows the proliferation of fish factory farms.

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Impossible Foods Is Now Certified for School Lunches. Its Meatless Tacos and Spaghetti Are Coming to Cafeterias Nationwide

After receiving the Child Nutrition label from the USDA, Impossible Foods is bringing its plant-based meats to school cafeterias to help kids fight climate change with better food choices.

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New Vegan Ice Cream Brand Launches to Fight for Social Justice

JUSTice Cream in Chicago plans to donate 100 percent of its profits to grassroots organizations such as Black Lives Matter and the Alliance of Filipinos for Immigrant Rights and Empowerment.

by Nicole Axworthy

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VP Kamala Harris Is Now Vegan Before 6pm, Makes Official Stop at Vegan Taco Shop

Following a recommendation from vegan Senator Cory Booker, Vice President Kamala Harris—who is trying to eat only plant-based meals before 6pm—visits plant-based eatery Tacotarian to sample its vegan tacos.

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NYC Mayor’s Office Urges New Yorkers to Slash Beef by 50 Percent

An email sent to NYC residents offers guidance on how they can reduce their meat consumption in an effort to help meet the city’s climate goals.

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Colorado Now Has a Statewide Meat-Free Holiday, Thanks to Governor Jared Polis

America’s first openly gay governor Jared Polis is declaring March 20 a meat-free holiday to help Coloradans ditch animal products.

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Biden Urged to Slash US Animal Production by 50 Percent by 2040 to Meet Climate Goals

by Nicole Axworthy

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Alicia Silverstone Demands Starbucks Drop Vegan Milk Surcharge. Again.

by Anna Starostinetskaya

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Bill Gates: Wealthy Nations Must Ditch Beef for the Planet

Philanthropic billionaire Bill Gates pushes for a shift to plant-based and lab-grown beef to fight climate change.

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Vegan Butcher Shop Wins Nestlé Trademark Battle

Nestlé has dropped its pursuit of “The Vegan Butcher” trademark after a lengthy battle with sibling-owned vegan shop The Herbivorous Butcher.

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Seoul Korea Just Released a Meatless Restaurant Guide

The Seoul city government issued a guide to help citizens find meatless and vegan options as an increasing number of South Koreans ditch animal products during the pandemic.