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A chicken is housed indoors. There is a small gap leading to an outdoor space, but the chickens do not go there.
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What does 'free range' really mean? The facts behind the label

People often imagine animals in free-range farms as roaming freely in lush pastures. In reality, some free-range animals may never step foot outside.
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A cow looks at the camera and is in a farm setting. The cow is eating grass, despite being kept indoors and not out on pasture. This highlights the issues with the "grass-fed" label.
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What does “grass-fed” really mean? The meaning behind the label

Yes, cows might be fed grass, but that doesn't always mean that they're out on grassy fields.
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A man stands next to a cow and holds a bolt gun. The man looks concerned holding the gun, questioning the claims that this is a humane method to slaughter an animal.
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Can slaughter ever be humane? A closer look at the industry standard

Is "humane slaughter" a genuine practice, or is it just humane-washing?
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A split illustration contrasting two environments for dairy cows. On the left, a black and white cow stands in a sunny, green pasture under a blue sky with white clouds. On the right, a brown and white cow stands inside a dimly lit barn with metal walls and visible equipment. This visual juxtaposition highlights the different living conditions of dairy cows, relevant to the journey of dairy production.
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From cow to cup: the journey of dairy most consumers don't see

A deep dive in to the impact of the dairy industry, and a reality-check regarding the awareness most consumers have about farming cows for milk.
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