World Egg Day highlights Singapore’s growing preference for cage-free eggs
This Friday, on World Egg Day, Humane Society International celebrates the growing number of Singaporeans buying cage-free eggs. The Singaporean cage-free market has grown over the past two years, with at least five brands of cage-free eggs now available at supermarkets in the city-state. A growing number of socially responsible restaurants and hotels are also featuring cage-free eggs on their menus.
São Paulo State Penitentiary System initiates healthy eating program
São Paulo State Penitentiary System has become the first penitentiary system in Brazil to serve exclusively meat-free meals one day a week in its correctional facilities. The institution’s adoption of this program follows discussions with Humane Society International, Sociedade Vegetariana Brasileira and State Representative Roberto Tripoli. The new program will be implemented in 48 units of the São Paulo State Penitentiary System, and serving more than 46,600 meals per week.
Jeanne Beker, #BeCrueltyFree Canada call on Senate to pass strong ban on Cosmetics Animal Testing and Trade
Fashion reporter, author and columnist Jeanne Beker is calling on Canada to ban animal testing in the beauty industry.
Coroner’s report on tragic 2016 dog attack in Montreal deems breed bans ineffective and unhelpful
The Quebec coroner’s office released its report on the death of Christine Vadnais, who in 2016 was attacked by a dog misidentified by the media as a pit bull.
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