Vegan Week

VIVA! have said that they intend to be more provocative with their animal rights campaigns, whilst PETA had an ad banned this week in the UK. Are we entering a new era of 'in-your-face' animal advocacy?

Julie & Anthony look at this, as well as a dozen or so vegan & animal rights news stories from the last week including...

Proposed Norfolk Mega-farm protests ramp up...

Vegan cheese goes up a notch...

And a Danish Kindergarten refuses to allow a child to even bring in their own vegan food!

Plus lots more...

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Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.

If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via [email protected].

Enough of the Falafel is also on Facebok, Tiktok & Instagram @enoughofthefalafel.

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Links to part of this week's show:

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2024/02/12/news-report-migratory-animals/

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/feb/11/miami-seaquarium-orca-dolphin-animal-rights

https://animalequality.org.uk/news/animal-equality-demands-end-to-mass-slaughter-of-male-chicks-in-spain/

https://www.peta.org.uk/media/news-releases/banned-in-liverpool-peta-ad-urging-christians-to-go-vegan-for-lent/

https://www.nationalworld.com/news/uk/are-you-an-animal-lover-viva-animal-rights-protest-displaying-dead-pig-cat-dog-shocks-central-london-4514973

https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/24118551.controversial-norfolk-mega-farm-decision-coming-months/

https://plantbasednews.org/news/economics/third-wave-vegan-cheese/

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/danish-court-rules-vegans-protected-european-court-of-human-rights/

https://plantbasednews.org/news/alternative-protein/lawsuit-revo-foods-plant-based-salmon/

https://www.courthousenews.com/top-european-rights-court-upholds-ban-on-ritual-animal-slaughter/

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Julie & Ant

Palworld is taking the videogame world by storm. But with gamers befriending creatures before exploiting and then (in most cases) killing & eating them, is it something that really raises some tricky issues for those of us who care about animal rights?

Or is it 'just' a video game?

Alex & Anthony take a deep dive into the blurry lines between video games & the extent to which they can inform the cultural zeitgeist and our reality.

Some links relating to the discussion:

https://insider-gaming.com/peta-animal-cruelty-in-palworld-statement/

https://www.peta.org.uk/blog/peta-warhammer-fur-free/

https://www.zleague.gg/theportal/thriving-on-a-vegan-diet-in-palworld-according-to-players/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Palworld/comments/1akjmn3/me_and_my_pals_are_vegan_by_choice_and_then_heres/?utm_source=embedv2&utm_medium=post_embed&utm_content=action_bar&embed_host_url=https://www.zleague.gg/theportal/thriving-on-a-vegan-diet-in-palworld-according-to-players/

https://steamcommunity.com/app/1623730/discussions/0/4139438760456202868/

https://www.reddit.com/r/vegan/comments/1ahr26h/is_there_a_possible_vegan_playstyle_in_palworld/

As ever, we're keen to hear your thoughts once you've listened to the episode. [email protected] is the place to reach us.

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You may also be thinking...

"Vegan Talk? Is this a new show from Enough of the Falafel?"

Well, yes and no...

You know the discussion section that we normally have in the second half of the show, focussed on just one topic? Well, we're trying this out as its own show, seeing as it's quite different from the news section. So, Vegan Week on Monday is where you'll still get your weekly roundup of vegan & animal rights news' and Vegan Talk on Thursday is where you'll hear guests deep-dive on one particular topic

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Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement; giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via [email protected].

Enough of the Falafel is also on Facebok, Tiktok & Instagram @enoughofthefalafel.

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Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!

Alex & Ant

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The Australian media is giving a lot of airtime to the story of a live export ship, carrying over 15,000 animals. What are the key issues here & what can we do about the horrific practice of shipping thousands of animals across the ocean for days- or even months- at a time?

Alex & Anthony look at this, as well as a dozen or so vegan & animal rights news stories from the last week including...

The Lamb National; local carnival takes it off the billing after activists protest...before another 'ewe' turn...

Italian mountain bear killed for being "excessively confident"...

Veggie Pret close their doors for the last time...

Plus lots more!

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Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.

If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via [email protected].

Enough of the Falafel is also on Facebok, Tiktok & Instagram @enoughofthefalafel.

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Links to part of this week's show:

https://thewest.com.au/politics/federal-politics/livestock-carrier-mv-bahijah-docks-in-fremantle-to-unload-sheep-and-cattle-c-13558239 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-humber-68226688

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/07/animal-rights-groups-decry-brutal-killing-of-bear-by-italian-forestry-police

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2024/02/07/news-orcas-rescue-japan-trapped/

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2024/02/06/news-penguin-antarctica-bird-flu/

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13055421/amp/Pret-axes-vegetarian-stores-final-three-converting-standard-chains-slump-demand-meat-free-sandwiches.html

https://vegconomist.com/fashion-design-and-beauty/ganni-bags-plant-based-fur-alternative-biofluff/

https://vegconomist.com/company-news/impossible-foods-partners-us-army-central-serve-plant-based-options-overseas-troops/

https://theprint.in/world/cat-lover-campaigns-for-animal-rights-in-indonesia-elections/1960343/

https://www.henleystandard.co.uk/news/environment/186856/pupils-go-vegan-for-day.html

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Alex & Ant

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When was the last time you heard a news story about hunting or the Hunt Saboteur movement? In all likelihood, even if your social media algorithm is set to 'maximum vegan overdrive', you may only rarely hear about this important & long-standing piece of direct action & animal advocacy.

In this episode, we speak to three hunt 'sabs', past & present, to learn more about the movement & its current challenges.

To get involved with the Hunt Saboteurs, visit https://www.huntsabs.org.uk/

Follow them on socials at https://www.facebook.com/HuntSaboteursAssociation

https://www.instagram.com/hunt_saboteurs/

As ever, we're keen to hear your thoughts once you've listened to the episode. [email protected] is the place to reach us.

Thanks to Alex for producing this episode.

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You may also be thinking...

"Vegan Talk? Is this a new show from Enough of the Falafel?"

Well, yes and no...

You know the discussion section that we normally have in the second half of the show, focussed on just one topic? Well, we're trying this out as its own show, seeing as it's quite different from the news section. So, Vegan Week on Monday is where you'll still get your weekly roundup of vegan & animal rights news' and Vegan Talk on Thursday is where you'll hear guests deep-dive on one particular topic

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Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement; giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via [email protected].

Enough of the Falafel is also on Facebok, Tiktok & Instagram @enoughofthefalafel.

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Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!

Mel, Carlos, Julie, Kate, Alex & Ant

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What happens when a 'vegan' restaurant starts selling meat to become more profitable? Every journalist across the globe reports it, citing it as proof that veganism isn't viable (seems to be the answer!) 

Nomas Gastrobar in Macclesfield, UK has added animal products to its menu (https://www.facebook.com/nomasgastrobar/posts/758528459656267)

Vegans are angry. Do we need to back off? And was the institution ever really 'vegan'?

Kate, Julie & Anthony look at this, as well as a dozen or so vegan & animal rights news stories from the last week including...

Doug Maw arrested for freeing hare & deer...but was he even on the scene?!

Oxford Literary Festival 'goes vegan'...

Caged hens make up the smallest part of the egg industry than ever before...

Plus lots more!

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Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.

If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via [email protected].

Enough of the Falafel is also on Facebok, Tiktok & Instagram @enoughofthefalafel.

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Links to part of this week's show:

https://confidentials.com/manchester/vegan-restaurant-to-serve-meat-in-order-to-survive

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-68160162

https://www.farminguk.com/news/number-of-hens-in-enriched-cages-drops-below-quarter-for-first-time_64061.html

https://thehumaneleague.org.uk/Cage-free-campaign

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2024/02/01/news-footage-animals-ship-australia/

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/snares-traps-animals-doug-maw-police-b2484989.html

https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/animal-rights-activists-save-32-rabbits-in-ankara-190112

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/vegan-play-blood-on-your-hands/

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/oxford-literary-festival-goes-vegan-2024/

https://constructionmanagement.co.uk/veganuary-in-construction-company-launches-eco-paint/

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-01-customer-habits-highlight-iodine-deficiency.html

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2024/02/01/news-circus-animal-rome/

https://www.peta.org.uk/blog/spanish-monarch-poop/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68125340

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Kate, Julie & Ant

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It's a multi-award-winning film that aims to strike a chord with viewers by drawing parallels with the dairy industry. Does 'The Next Girl' do what it sets out to achieve? Julie & Anthony give their review of the VKind Studio production in a discussion that contains spoilers.

If you want to watch the film first head over to https://thenextgirlfilm.com/ or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDss3ushtUg

For a trailer, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xogb5t36Si8

As ever, we're keen to hear your thoughts once you've listened to the episode. [email protected] is the place to reach us.

Thanks to Alex for producing this episode.

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You may also be thinking...

"Vegan Talk? Is this a new show from Enough of the Falafel?"

Well, yes and no...

You know the discussion section that we normally have in the second half of the show, focussed on just one topic? Well, we're trying this out as its own show, seeing as it's quite different from the news section. So, Vegan Week on Monday is where you'll still get your weekly roundup of vegan & animal rights news' and Vegan Talk on Thursday is where you'll hear guests deep-dive on one particular topic

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Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement; giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via [email protected].

Enough of the Falafel is also on Facebok, Tiktok & Instagram @enoughofthefalafel.

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Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!

Julie, Alex & Ant

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Morrisons vow to increase the space for their chickens...but is it enough?

Are there really over a million new vegans in the UK in the last 12 months?

Plus lots more!

This episode includes a shout out for Noo Beginnings Animal Sanctuary, ran by friend of the show, Ella, down in the South East of the UK. Their mission is to provide solace and care for victims of neglect, cruelty, and exploitation. They also work to inspire others to have compassion and respect towards animals previously seen as product or stock for profitable gain. All donations and contributions help them provide essential veterinary care, nutritious vegan meals, comfortable shelter, and enriching activities for their animal friends. If that’s something you are able to contribute then head to https://noobeginnings.co.uk/services/ Thank You

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Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.

If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via [email protected].

Enough of the Falafel is also on Facebok, Tiktok & Instagram @enoughofthefalafel.

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Some of this week's news articles include:

https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41315221.html

https://www.theanimalreader.com/2024/01/19/news-monkeys-backpack-chile/

https://www.farminguk.com/news/bird-flu-impacted-farmers-could-see-increased-statutory-compensation_64047.html

https://www.farminguk.com/news/morrisons-to-lower-poultry-stocking-density-as-part-of-welfare-pledge_64021.html

https://www.farminguk.com/news/wales-post-brexit-farming-scheme-risks-reducing-122-000-livestock-units-_64046.html

https://ca.news.yahoo.com/food-labels-identify-belgian-producers-160024519.html

https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/mergers-and-acquisitions/heather-mills-strikes-rescue-deal-for-vbites/687360.article

https://confidentials.com/manchester/vegan-restaurant-to-serve-meat-in-order-to-survive

https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/aogs.14778

https://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Article/2024/01/23/UK-vegan-population-surged-by-1.1m-during-2023

https://www.farminguk.com/news/nearly-all-households-continuing-to-buy-meat-despite-budget-squeeze_64038.html

https://viva.org.uk/animals/campaigns/dairy-corporate-cruelty/

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kozhikode/animal-rights-activists-prevent-rooster-sacrifice-at-kozhikode-temple/article67769426.ece

https://www.peta.org/blog/video-danville-shelter-director-spay-neuter-psa/

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Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!

Julie & Ant

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Join us in the Going Vegan series for a dozen conversations with people about their vegan journeys: The first signs that veganism might be an option for individuals, making the switch, the challenges, the surprises...and everything in between!

In our tenth episode, we speak to Luke, our newest vegan yet! Vegan for just over a year, Luke tells us a beautiful story involving baby sheep & a very loveable dog!

If you enjoy the Going Vegan series, check your feed for the other 11 episodes dropping throughout Veganuary 2024, and staying on our feed forever more!

If you'd like to hear more of what we do, set up all your notifications, as we release two other weekly shows: Vegan Week, where we discuss the week's vegan/animal rights news; and Vegan Talk, where we go deeper into one subject in particular that is relevant to the vegan movement.

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Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With our podcasts we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

To get in touch, email us via [email protected].

Enough of the Falafel is also on Facebok, Tiktok & Instagram @enoughofthefalafel.

Music & SFX provided by https://zapsplat.com

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Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!

Luke & Ant

When going vegan, should food be the first thing you tackle? What if someone focussed on other areas first? Does veganism have to be an 'all or nothing' situation? And when can you call yourself vegan? Julie, Kate & Anthony wrestle with these questions and more in this week's show. As ever, we're keen to hear your thoughts once you've listened to the episode. [email protected] is the place to reach us.

Thanks to Alex for producing this episode.

You may also be thinking...

"Vegan Talk? Is this a new show from Enough of the Falafel?"

Well, yes and no...

You know the discussion section that we normally have in the second half of the show, focussed on just one topic? Well, we're trying this out as its own show, seeing as it's quite different from the news section. So, Vegan Week on Monday is where you'll still get your weekly roundup of vegan & animal rights news' and Vegan Talk on Thursday is where you'll hear guests deep-dive on one particular topic

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Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement; giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

Each week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via [email protected].

Enough of the Falafel is also on Facebok, Tiktok & Instagram @enoughofthefalafel.

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Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!

Kate, Tom, Alex & Ant

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Join us in the Going Vegan series for a dozen conversations with people about their vegan journeys: The first signs that veganism might be an option for individuals, making the switch, the challenges, the surprises...and everything in between!

In our ninth episode, we speak to Paul who talks us through a lifelong journey that ultimately has seen him encourage & support many others on a journey towards veganism.

If you enjoy the Going Vegan series, check your feed for the other 11 episodes dropping throughout Veganuary 2024, and staying on our feed forever more!

If you'd like to hear more of what we do, set up all your notifications, as we release two other weekly shows: Vegan Week, where we discuss the week's vegan/animal rights news; and Vegan Talk, where we go deeper into one subject in particular that is relevant to the vegan movement.

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Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With our podcasts we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.

To get in touch, email us via [email protected].

Enough of the Falafel is also on Facebok, Tiktok & Instagram @enoughofthefalafel.

Music & SFX provided by https://zapsplat.com

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Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!

Paul & Ant