Plant-based meat sales are stagnating – our research suggests playing down its green benefits could attract more consumers
US study shows environmental messages can put conservative consumers off trying and buying plant-based products.
Jennifer Yule, Lecturer in Marketing, The University of Edinburgh •
conversation
Aug. 25, 2023 • ~8 min
Aug. 25, 2023 • ~8 min
Lab-grown meat techniques aren't new – cell cultures are common tools in science, but bringing them up to scale to meet society's demand for meat will require further development
Cell cultures are common tools in biology and drug development. Bringing them up to scale to meet the meat needs of societies will require further development.
André O. Hudson, Dean of the College of Science, Professor of Biochemistry, Rochester Institute of Technology •
conversation
June 27, 2023 • ~6 min
June 27, 2023 • ~6 min
Supreme Court's ruling on humane treatment of pigs could catalyze a wave of new animal welfare laws
The Supreme Court has upheld a controversial California law requiring pork sold in-state to be humanely raised, no matter where it’s produced. Pork producers say it could drive up food prices.
David Favre, Professor of Law, Michigan State University •
conversation
May 15, 2023 • ~8 min
May 15, 2023 • ~8 min
How archaeologists can help us live with wild animals
There are arguments over the future of red deer on the Scottish island of South Uist but archaeological expertise can help people live alongside wild animals.
Jacqui Mulville, Professor in Bioarchaeology, Head of Archaeology and Conservation, Cardiff University •
conversation
May 5, 2023 • ~6 min
May 5, 2023 • ~6 min
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