Field Roast Sells Out To Big Meat + Vegan 2017 Film Review– Episode 109
This week, Paul and Andy discuss a particularly delicious dish found in NYC before diving into some follow up and and a break down of the week’s news including the revelation that Field Roast was acquired by Maple Leaf Foods, the largest meat producer in Canada. Is the latest in a long line of similar acquisitions a net positive for animals, or are they just over it? Plus they review Vegan 2017, the latest installment in the annual film series from Plant Based News.
Restaurants Discussed:
Blossom (New York, NY)
Chick Pea & Olive (New York, NY)
Articles discussed:
Government Promises Animals ‘Will Be Recognized As Sentient’ After Brexit
Maple Leaf buys meat alternative brand Field Roast for $120m (Dec 1st, 2017)
Maple Leaf Foods sets out plan to be sustainability world leader
A Priveleged Vegan – “we will see a vegan world under capitalism?”