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How does media treat meat industry in your country?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lilia Mickenzie Feb 26. 14 Replies 0 Likes
I'm from Finland and for long I thought that media here is protecting meat industry because there never was any negative news about it. Lately there has been a change in it, thanks to animal rights…Continue
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Maria S replied to John van Dijk's discussion veg food at metal festivals in the group Veg Metal Heads
"It is good that food isn't the first thing on people's mind when they are at metal festivals. :) But I think it has been suprisingly easy to find something to eat at festivals here in Finland. I usually visit Hammer Open Air and last year…"
Maria S replied to Joana's discussion Germany! in the group Veggie Travel Group
"Hi Joana! So where in Germany are you going to stay? My experiences are from Berlin, but I had many delicious meals there! There were many nice little restaurants that are serving quick vegetarian or vegan meals with very affordable prices. And many…"
Lilia Mickenzie replied to Maria S's discussion How does media treat meat industry in your country?
"This is great Im going to include this in a letter to President Obama that we need more commercials advertising fruit and vegetables! Hey,maybe First Lady Michelle Obama could be in it,and maybe Big Bird too!!! =p Who thinks I should really write a…"
Kiala replied to Maria S's discussion How does media treat meat industry in your country?
"I'm from Finland too but not living there anymore. Very cool to hear that the issue of factory farming is bring brought to the attention of people a bit! I find it ridiculous also that nobody ever seems to even bring up the possibility of…"
Kiala replied to Maria S's discussion How does media treat meat industry in your country?
"Very interesting to hear of the difference about TV ads full of meat. We are so used to it in Europe and US that I have never even questioned it until recently. I have recently tried looking for some vegan cook books and have noticed that even…"
lakshman replied to Maria S's discussion How does media treat meat industry in your country?
"I'm originally from India but currently live in the US.
In India, meat based ads on TV are rare, probably in order to not offend the large vegetarian population there (400 million approx).
When I first came to the US, it was quite shocking to…"
Kathy Marin replied to Maria S's discussion How does media treat meat industry in your country?
"I have to say that any progress is good and I'm happy to hear about the stories pursued by journalist in Finland and that at least something was shown in the news about this industry and the truths of meat production. Of course…"
Lauren Woods replied to Maria S's discussion How does media treat meat industry in your country?
"Same here! Ugh and they very intentionally create this horrible gender role for men especially, that in order to be "real men" they have to eat them ribs and crank that rifle and go huntin' them deers. Don't forget to drink a…"
Amit Sharma replied to Maria S's discussion How does media treat meat industry in your country?
"ummm In our India .. i never saw meat ad' in media . But yeah sometimes i saw ads of Eggs with a tag line "Sunday ho ya monday roz khao unday" Means Eat eggs daily whatever the day . Really Sucks"
Fruitfly replied to Maria S's discussion How does media treat meat industry in your country?
"In Nepal, I don't even watch tv, but in the times that I have seen a television set, I didn't notice many food commercials unless it was for instant foods. Many of the instant foods are veggie or at least not heavy in meat.
I…"
Nicole Dott replied to Maria S's discussion How does media treat meat industry in your country?
"Same with Canada :( Turn on the t.v and it's just commercials for meat, cheese, dairy! I have not once seen a commercial for broccoli ! So sad.. haha"
Lauren Woods replied to Maria S's discussion How does media treat meat industry in your country?
"^^ Yes. Our media is incredibly biased. Downside of capitalism is that companies run the show- and the meat industry is a very wealthy company, one which will continue trying to indoctrinate/brainwash the masses into buying their horrible product."
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