Korea is still split on whether or not to eat dog meat

South Koreans have been eating boshintang, or dog meat stew, for a long time to beat the heat during "chobok," the start of the hottest days of summer according to the lunar calendar. This year, "chobok" is on July 11.

But Koreans are still split on the question. Som...

Could the Deal with the UAE on Meat and Dairy Benefit the UK?

Last year, over 597 million pounds of food and drink were exported by the United Kingdom to the GGC countries. The GGC, a regional trading bloc, includes Bahrain, Saudia Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and The United Arab Emirates.

The agriculture sector of the UK could benefit greatly fro...

Plant-based Meat Market was Valued at US$ 4892.34 Mn in 2020

Absolute Markets Insights (AMI) reports a robust forecast for the plant-based meat market during the 2021-2029 period. In its newly released report, AMI anticipates the market will grow at a CAGR of 17.89%.

COVID-19 Pandemic is expected to Have a Positive Impact

60% of greenhouse gases from food production are emitted from meat

Highlights

• Meat accounts for 60% of green house emissions in food production
• 29% of emissions come from the cultivation of plant-based foods

The global food production is responsible for a third of all planet-heating gases which are ...

ANIMAL RIGHTS GROUP BLOCKADES McDonald’s DISTRIBUTION CENTRES IN UK

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• The animal rights group in UK are blockading the distribution centres of McDonald’s in United Kingdom
• Around 50 protestors had been using bamboo structures and trucks for stopping the lorries to leave the distribution centres of McDo...

HEALTH BENEFITS OF CONSUMING EEL FISH

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• Health benefits of consuming eel fish.
• Eel is found to contain nutrients that are higher than any type of meat.
• Eel fish helps to lower cholesterol, blood pressure, and chances of arthritis.
• Eel has been found ...

KIM JONG-UN DEMANDS PETS TO BE GIVEN UP BECAUSE OF SHORTAGE OF FOOD

• Dog meat is consumed for it is considered a delicacy in North Korea and parts of South Korea.
• But handing over your pet dog to the meat shop is totally unheard of. This fiendish order has come from Kim Jong-un, say reports.

Kim Jong-un the North Korean leader ...

GERMANY’S NEW LAW CRITICIZED IN THE MEAT INDUSTRY

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• Two new laws have been introduced in Germany for putting an end to the poor working conditions and Exploitation in the meat industry
• These new laws will benefit the employees working in the meat companies

Two new laws are...

NESTLE TO OPEN A PLANT IN CHINA

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• Nestle has announced to open a plant-based food plant in China.
• The plant will be built with an estimated cost of $100 million and will be 72 miles away from Beijing.
• The Chinese food market is rapidly evolving and consumers are...

SHENZHEN IS THE FIRST CHINESE CITY TO BAN EATING CATS AND DOGS

Shenzhen, a city located in the southeastern China and the connection between Hong Kong and China has taken a decision which was indeed required in today’s time. Shenzhen became first Chinese city to ban consumption of pets including cats and dogs.
After the coronavirus outbreak, the...

CHICAGO MEAT PACKAGING FACILITY REPORT 20 COVID CASES: EMPLOYEES SAY THERE ARE MORE

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• The Rose packaging is a an old meat packaging facility
• Reportedly has 21 positive cases
• Employees say the number is more and they have grievances as safety measures are not adequately met with

A century-old meat packaging facil...

HERE IS CHINA’S NEW LIST OF ANIMALS THAT CAN BE FARMED FOR MEAT

Highlights

• Dogs won’t be part of livestock for food and now will be in the list of companion animals

• The list has three categories for food, fur and companion animals

Ever since coronavirus outbreak has shattered the world, which has been claimed ...

5 REASONS WHY A MEDITERRANEAN DIET SHOULD BE FOLLOWED People on Mediterranean diet show lesser coronary problems

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• Mediterranean diet is a full diet plan, loaded with nutrients and nourishment 
• This diet plays down red meat and dairy intake 
• Has proven to be a healthy weight-loss diet that is sustainable 
• Is a positive mood en...

BENEFITS OF VEGAN DIET

HIGHLIGHTS

• Vegan diets have many health benefits.
• It helps improve mood, improve mental health.
• It helps reduce weight and reduce arthritis pain.

A diet centered around plant-based foods such as vegetables, whole-grains, b...

PREVENTIVE MEASURES TAKEN TO CONTAIN SWINE FLU

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• Okinawa prefecture confirmed presence of swine flu in January
• Agriculture Ministry intends to levy heavy fines on pork smugglers as a way to contain the virus spread

Piggeries in the Okinawa Prefecture had confirmed the p...

SUBSTITUTE MEAT MARKET PICKS UP PACE IN JAPAN

People are increasingly becoming health and environment conscious. The modern man is aware that animal agriculture contributes to 50 per cent of the methane emissions. Methane is a major constituent of greenhouse gases. Restaurants in the U.S came up with the concept of meat less meat. They repla...

India scrambles for bison purchasers as China rejects unlawful meat

China's crackdown on illicit meat imports has left India, probably the greatest exporter of wild ox meat, scrambling for another purchaser. China has embraced stricter fringe controls because of African swine fever, which means Indian bison meat trades into China that typically move through V...

The PM is seeking a new prohibition on plastics in meat trays and cups

Next in line with the government's growing plastics ban are meat trays, take-away cups and fruit stickers. On Sunday in Auckland, PM Jacinda Ardern revealed that it plans to carry out another round of single usage plastic. Sooner this year, the state prohibited the use of plastic bags in supe...

Have meat in a healthy way

Worldwide, Australia is amongst the top meat consumers with consumption of 100 kg of meat/person/year. Though as per the statistics, they are often suffered from a poor diet. In addition, Red meat production adds to the emission of greenhouse gases as well.

To achieve a balance between ...

Come winter and Keto meat loaf is here to provide you comfort

We all love comfort food and during winters, the feeling of satisfaction we get after having it is just wow. Comfort food and winters go hand in hand. Nothing can beat a bowl of warm soup on a cold winter evening. Decadent cheese macaroni is not a bad option either. One ultimate option to be trie...