Vegetarian food is no longer the crunchy preserve of a small minority but is hitting the mainstream. A recent poll for the Food Development Association showed that 86 per cent of Brits eat non-meat meals once or twice a week, … Continue reading
It’s time for aggrobusiness (sorry: agribusiness) to install slaughterhouses with CCTV and factory farms with sprinkler systems. Nearly a million chickens died in Thursday’s fire at Cal-Maine Foods in Parmer County, Texas, a company spokesperson said today. Delores McMillin with … Continue reading
The Grumpy Vegan wonders why it’s just the one. Isn’t this why thousands of men run with the bulls? The thrill? The chase? The brag, “I touched a bull as I ran down the streets of Pamplona!” So, why not … Continue reading
Congratulations to Grey2K and all those involved to ending greyhound racing New Hampshire. This is an incredible victory for everyone who cares about animals, and ends a sad chapter in New Hampshire history. Since 2005 alone, nearly 1,200 greyhounds have … Continue reading
British consumers who in the past were willing to pay a premium for organic, Fairtrade and eco-friendly goods are now turning their backs on buying ethical in favour of cheaper shopping bills, according to a survey. It is a trend … Continue reading
The Grumpy Vegan greatly enjoyed the Dingle Community Theatre’s production of “The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists” by Robert Tressell and adapted by Tom McLennan on Saturday evening in St. Leonards on Sea, where he once lived and worked. The play was … Continue reading
