Analysis: The hottest label in fashion is “Vegan” (Sourcing Journal)***New York City [US]-based vegan food producer Blackbird Foods launches equity crowdfunding campaign to take company to “next level” (Vegconomist)***PETA calls for an end to cruel and morbid fish tossing at Flora-Bama Lounge [Florida and Alabama, US] competition and suggests cruelty-free alternatives (PETA)***Maine [US] schools look to add more vegan options to their cafeterias (Central Maine)***Study finds diets based on fruits and vegetables, legumes, nuts and olive oil reduced risk of premature death in seniors (One Green Planet)***Hundreds of animal rights activists march in Liverpool [England, UK] to mark April 24, the World Day for Animals in Laboratories (Animal Aid)***Ban on shooting live pigeons as targets advances in Pennsylvania [US] state House of Representatives – next up is the state Senate (Pennsylvania Capital-Star)***40,000 signatures collected against all painful animal testing in Switzerland (Swissinfo.ch)***Spain’s first national animal welfare law takes effect (AA)***Howie, the internet crab who knows sign language and has great fashion sense, wins 2024 Cheer Choice Award for changing people’s view of crabs (InspireMore)***Pioneering systematic review study identifies positive impacts of vegan meat and dairy alternatives on health and environment (Vegconomist)***PETA award-winning designer Chloe Bullock [vegan] publishes new book “Sustainable Interior Design” (Vegconomist)***UK vegan protein company Tofoo releases first seitan products to supermarket shelves (Plant Based News)***Algae Protein Market to be worth US$709 million by 2028 as demand for sustainable proteins increases, report finds (Vegconomist)***For more relevant news from around our planet, please visit SupremeMasterTV.com/NWN