#Act4 FarmAnimals As the world turns its attention to the risk of eating meat, the city of San Francisco plans to reduce the consumption of animal products in city jails and public hospitals. San Francisco to reduce meat and dairy served in hospitals and jails 24 August 2020
#Act4 FarmAnimals 2019 marked another impressive year for plant-based foods! New data shows that total plant-based retail sales reached $5 billion and grew 11 percent over the past year—almost five times faster than total U.S. retail food sales. Plant-based meat sales expected to surpass $1 billion in 2020 23 April 2020
#Act4 FarmAnimals A recent report from Frontiers explores the acceptance of clean meat and plant-based meat alternatives in the USA, China and India. Report examines perception of clean and plant-based meat in the USA, China and India 15 April 2020
In 2018, plant-based sales posted another 11% rise, for a total market value of $4.5 billion. Market value of plant-based food reaches $5 billion, report says 6 March 2020
#Act4 FarmAnimals A quiet revolution is also taking place in labs, where scientists are working to cultivate meat and seafood grown from cells, with the potential to reduce demand for industrial animal agriculture even further. Will cultured meat soon be a common sight in supermarkets across the globe? 20 February 2020
#Act4 FarmAnimals On 7 March 2019, the FDA and the USDA concluded a formal agreement (“7 March Agreement”) on their cooperation to oversee the production of cell-based meat from livestock and poultry. How the US and EU will regulate cell-based meat: differences and similarities 15 March 2019
#Act4 FarmAnimals New market research finds Americans divided on meat alternatives — and consumers elsewhere hungry for them. In India and China, consumers are eager for lab-grown meat. In the US? Not as much. 5 March 2019