NY Supreme Court Rejects Foie Gras Ban

The decision resolves—at least for now—a dispute between New York State duck farmers and New York City, which passed a law in 2019 forbidding the sale of foie gras in stores and restaurants. Animal rights activists had pushed for the ban, claiming that producing the delicacy involves animal cruelty. In order to make foie gras, farmers force-feed ducks to enlarge their livers.

Plant-Based Foie Gras, Caviar, and Shelf Stable Next Meats Product Coming to the North American Market from Japan

December 29, 2022 Next Meats USA

In 2023, Next Meats Co., Ltd. and our group company Dr. Foods Co., Ltd. will be launching Vegan Foie Gras, Vegan Caviar, and shelf stable Next Meats products to the plant-based markets in North America.

New York City’s Ban on Foie Gras Violates Law, New York State Says

December 21, 2022 Tavleen Tarrant, CNN

The State of New York has determined that New York City’s ban on foie gras, stuffed goose or duck liver, violates state law, according to documents filed in New York City Superior Court.

Schaller & Weber Holiday Lineup Extended With Deliciously Decadent Truffle Brats, Foie Gras & Pate

December 6, 2021 Schaller & Weber

Schaller & Weber, New York City’s iconic butcher shop and purveyor of German and Northern European specialty foods, announces its extensive lineup of premium, truffle-infused offerings, inclusive of the recently released truffle bratwurst created in partnership with New York based small-batch company “The Truffleist.”  

Rhode Island Mulls Over Foie Gras Ban

Rhode Island has become the latest state to attempt to ban the sale of foie gras, following back-and-forth legal wrangling that has dragged on for almost two decades in California and a ban that is set to become effective next year in New York City.