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The innovative race for plant-based seafood alternatives is heating up and Revo Foods stands out by venturing beyond traditional fish substitutes to introduce a vegan octopus named "The Kraken - Inspired by Octopus." Crafted from mycoprotein, a nutrient-rich protein from fungi mycelium, this product mimics the texture and taste of octopus tentacles, complete with a realistic appearance, including suction cups and a purple hue. The Kraken can be enjoyed in various dishes, either cooked or straight from the package. This new product presents another opportunity for us to reconsider our dietary choices and the impact they have on sentient beings.Octopuses are among the most intelligent and emotionally complex creatures in the ocean, known for their remarkable problem-solving abilities, use of tools, and capacity for play.&nbsp;Available across much of Europe, The Kraken targets not only vegans but also meat-eaters interested in reducing their meat consumption, reflecting a broader trend towards plant-based diets. Priced at €5.99 for a package containing three tentacle pieces, it offers an accessible option for those looking to explore seafood alternatives.This development is particularly timely, given the rise of octopus farming, which involves capturing and raising these highly intelligent animals for food.This plant-based octopus substitute is not merely an alternative; it's a statement against the commodification of sentient life, urging us to consider a path that respects the complexity and value of all creatures, encouraging a shift towards more ethical and compassionate dietary choices. In the 21st century we can enjoy all of the flavours of the sea without contributing to the suffering of its inhabitants.

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Two agricultural students are facing charges of "causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal and criminal damage" following the brutal killing of a sheep on the South Downs in Sussex. Sussex Police confirmed the arrest of an 18-year-old and a 20-year-old from Kent, both allegedly affiliated with Plumpton College's Agriculture department. Two additional individuals are being treated as key witnesses.The incident unfolded on the night of Thursday, November 2nd when students divulged the gruesome details to farmer Michael Lunn, under whom they were apprenticed at Coopers Farm in Hadlow Down. Lunn, horrified by the account, revealed that the four individuals had callously attacked the sheep by kicking them in the head while they were still alive. They then opened them up, inserted a firework, and detonated it, resulting in their gruesome death.Superintendent Rachel Swinney emphasised the seriousness of the investigation, urging anyone with pertinent information to come forward. Plumpton College responded with swift action, suspending all four students during the ongoing police inquiry. College Principal Jeremy Kerswell expressed profound dismay, emphasising that the incident does not reflect the institution's expected standards of behaviour or its commitment to animal welfare.Despite this, Lunn, speaking to Sussex Express, insisted that expulsion should be the consequence for the guilty students. But this is NOT an isolated incident, in 2017 at Hartpury College in Gloucestershire students were expelled and suspended for posting cruel acts on Snapchat, including harming a fox cub, a protected badger, and a staff member's cat. Concerns were raised about the lack of significant consequences, allowing such individuals to potentially enter the animal farming industry.In a disturbing incident in February 2023, students from the Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester displayed a dead fox during a charity event, attaching them to the roof of a car in a rodeo-themed spectacle. Despite public outcry, Gloucestershire police did not identify any criminal activity in this case.These incidents won't startle animal rights advocates familiar with the inherent and systemic abuse embedded in animal agriculture. What distinguishes these cases from the grim backdrop of routine animal abuse is the underlying motivation - profit. The daily acts of sexual assault, confinement, and mutilation inflicted upon animals are driven by financial gain with random acts of violence, while common in the industry, having no justification in society.Of course, none of this is justified. Financial motives cannot excuse animal abuse. Vegans exemplify daily that a fulfilling life is possible without intentionally causing harm much less revelling in it.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.change.org/p/expel-students-involved-in-animal-cruelty-at-plumpton-college-and-ensure-legal-action" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-mce-href="https://www.change.org/p/expel-students-involved-in-animal-cruelty-at-plumpton-college-and-ensure-legal-action">SIGN THE PETITION: Expel Students Involved in Animal Cruelty at Plumpton College and Ensure Legal Action</a> <h1 class="corgi-hgie56" data-qa="petition-title"> </h1>

Agriculture Students Arrested for Firework Attack

A sheep dubbed “Britain’s loneliest sheep,” has become the center of a scandalous media frenzy. Fiona's ordeal involving her prolonged isolation on a perilous cliffside in the Scottish Highlands, has culminated not in salvation but a gross betrayal. After a harrowing two years spent alone, battling for survival, Fiona's so-called "rescue" is nothing short of a disgrace - a stark display of humanity’s callousness.The situation escalated when the activist group Animal Rising, whose intention was to transfer Fiona to the safety of a sanctuary, was outmaneuvered by farmers who unscrupulously whisked her away to a petting zoo - a place synonymous with animal exploitation.This ewe, who valiantly fended for herself in harsh conditions, now faces a life shackled by the whims of human entertainment. The grim reality is that the petting zoo is no safe harbor; it's a venue where animals are commodified, subjected to constant handling and stress, and Fiona's anticipated fate is a cruel testament to this.The outcry from animal rights campaigners has been seismic, yet the gravity of Fiona's predicament seems lost on the masses, who are hoodwinked by the facade of a ‘rescue.’ This incident isn't just about Fiona; it exposes the systemic abuse that is rampant in sheep farming - an industry marred by unchecked cruelty, where sheep are bred to overproduce wool and are subjected to barbaric shearing practices, all in the name of profit.What transpired on November 4th, when Fiona was hauled up from the cliff in a canvas sack, wasn’t a rescue - it was a hijacking. The farmers’ audacity to execute such a maneuver, one that undermines Animal Rising’s compassionate efforts, is appalling. Their alliance with a landowner, who only saw fit to act under the pressure of bad press and royal discomfort, is a chilling reminder of how far we are from a just world for animals.Even as Fiona remains a pawn in a larger scheme of exploitation, the fight for her freedom continues. The public’s outrage must now be channeled to ensure that she, and countless others like her, are not merely shuffled from one form of captivity to another. It’s not just about rescuing an animal; it’s about dismantling an entrenched system of exploitation, piece by piece.In a just society, Fiona’s story wouldn’t be a footnote but a catalyst for change, leading to a future where every sheep is recognized not by the wool on their back or the label of 'lonely,' but as individuals worthy of a life free from human-induced suffering.Sign the petition: <a href="https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/free-fiona-for-britains-loneliest-sheep-to-spend-her-life-peacefully-at-a-sanctuary/" data-mce-href="https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/free-fiona-for-britains-loneliest-sheep-to-spend-her-life-peacefully-at-a-sanctuary/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">Free Fiona - For Britain's Loneliest Sheep to Spend her Life Peacefully at a Sanctuary</a><figure id="figure-u7fpmauejloneeswg"><iframe id="u7fpmauejloneeswg" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g8vYNe1SPOQ" class="w-full bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;" allowfullscreen="" data-url="https://youtu.be/g8vYNe1SPOQ?si=g7GmVlFBOXOW5kde" data-corners="default" data-mce-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g8vYNe1SPOQ" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;"></iframe></figure>

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