Denmark ends mink farming: last farms to close by 2029
Denmark won’t seek an exemption from the EU ban. The last seven mink farms of the former world leader in fur must close by August 2029.
Kickstarting For Good: 13 Ideas to Make the Food System More Plant-Based
13 initiatives, one goal: a food system with fewer animals. The Berlin-based incubator Kickstarting For Good has introduced its 2026 cohort, including projects that write AI rules for farmed animals, make soy milk in Kenya and help African governments adopt…
World Vegan Day 2026: Veganism Is a Way of Life. Date, History and What It Covers
World Vegan Day falls on Sunday, 1 November 2026. Since 1994 the day has marked the founding of the Vegan Society, which coined the word “vegan” in England 82 years ago. Veganism is a whole way of life that respects…
Earth Day 2027: Date, the Theme “Food for Our Planet” and Why Your Plate Matters
Earth Day 2027 falls on Thursday, 22 April. For the 58th time, people around the world will call for better protection of the planet. And this year the theme is about the very thing we write about every day: “Food…
EU Bans Lead Shot in Hunting, With Two Bad Compromises
Hunters in the EU will soon be unable to use lead shot anywhere. On 8 October 2026 the European Parliament cleared the way for an EU-wide ban that covers all habitats, not just wetlands. Animal and nature protection groups have…
Soy Milk in NYC Schools: One in Three Students Picks the Plant-Based Option
Give children the choice and one in three picks soy milk. That is the result of a pilot in five New York City schools that have offered organic soy milk next to dairy at lunch since May 2026. Students also…