Author: Trinity Sparke
Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure that our platform remains a hub for fueling ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. The UK is set to become the first country in Europe to introduce lab-grown pet food, with Meatly’s cultivated chicken product approved by the Animal and Plant Health Agency and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The pet food industry has a huge impact on the climate, comparable to the Philippines. As more pet owners become environmentally conscious, cultivated…
Pets are more than animals; they are beloved members of our families. In the United States, a staggering 62% of households are proud to include at least one furry companion, with a whopping 97% of pet owners considering their pets an important part of their lives, according to research conducted by the Pew Research Center.Our pets give us companionship, offering unconditional love. However, as the number of pet owners continues to increase, the availability of veterinary care struggles to keep up.According to experts like Barbara Hodges, a veterinarian and director of advocacy and outreach for the Humane Society of the…
Pet parents around the world are constantly looking for healthier, more ethical options for their furry companions. Meatly, a UK-based cultivated meat company, has teamed up with Omni, a pioneering protein pet food company, to introduce the world’s first cans of pet food featuring cultivated chicken as the main protein source.This innovative product marks a significant milestone in Meatly’s journey to becoming the leading supplier of cultivated meat for pets worldwide. Using a revolutionary three-step process, Meatly’s cultured meat starts with a small sample of cells extracted from a chicken egg, eliminating the need for traditional animal products throughout production.The…
Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure that our platform remains a hub for fueling ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. The pet pharmaceutical industry is experiencing profound change, driven by innovative approaches and changing perspectives toward pet health care. Leading this change is Zoetis, led by CEO Kristin Peck, whose pioneering vision has earned her recognition on the prestigious CNBC Changemakers list.Traditionally, pet care revolved around basic preventative measures like flea and tick collars. However, Zoetis, a spinoff of Pfizer, has…