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Vegan cuisine is not a modern fad—it’s a global tradition with deep historical roots. From the ancient art of tofu-making in China to plant-based milks enjoyed for millennia, cultures worldwide have celebrated compassionate, plant-powered food. Let’s explore iconic and unusual vegan dishes across continents, weaving in history and culinary heritage.
The European Union has recently voted to restrict the use of “meaty” terms such as burger, steak, sausage, and escalope for plant-based products. The rationale, driven by livestock industry lobbying, is that these terms mislead consumers and appropriate cultural heritage. If the UK wants to resume selling vegan products into the EU market under new trade agreements, it may be required to adopt these same labelling rules.
Conventional farrowing crates confine sows so tightly that they cannot even turn around. This system has long been criticised for its cruelty, denying pigs the ability to express natural behaviours. Flexible farrowing systems provide sows with more space and only allow temporary confinement when piglet safety is at risk. While this is still far from true freedom, it is undeniably less restrictive than the outdated crates.