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A split image showing two contrasting scenes: on the left, an overcrowded factory farm with pigs confined in a sterile, industrial environment; on the right, a vibrant, sustainable vertical farm with greenery and fresh produce. This visual encapsulates the stark difference between factory farming practices and the future of sustainable agriculture, aligning with the article "A Closer Look at Factory Farming." The article explores the ethical and environmental challenges of factory farming, highlighting the need for innovation in food systems, such as urban farming and plant-based alternatives.

What is factory farming? A closer look at why it matters and what can change

Factory farming confines billions of animals in cramped conditions, fuels antibiotic resistance, and drives significant greenhouse emissions. Here's…

A digitally collaged image shows a serious-looking man wearing an Arla-branded shirt, flanked by two dairy cows and splashes of milk. Behind him are industrial buildings tilted on seesaws and colorful abstract shapes. The image, featured on FoodFacts.org, relates to the article about Arla’s methane-reducing feed additive Bovaer, climate protests, and the controversy surrounding dairy industry emissions.

Milk down the drain: some social media users protest over Arla’s methane-reducing additive Bovaer

Social media users throw away milk in protest of Arla’s methane-reducing additive, sparking debate over the industry’s response to dairy’s environmental...

A fridge shelf of fresh whole foods including vegetables, dairy and eggs

Are ‘best before’ dates necessary? Understanding food labels and reducing waste

While much of the industry maintains that best before dates are helpful, anti-waste campaigners argue that they encourage people to throw out…

Wooden crates and boxes of rescued fresh fruit and vegetables in a bright food rescue warehouse

Closing Canada’s food waste gap: how food stash foundation leads the charge

Amid Canada’s worsening affordability crisis, one Vancouver-based foundation is transforming food waste into hope.

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