Swines

In the past 18 months, a quarter of the world’s pigs died from swine fever. Did you even know? We’re talking about a pandemic of epic proportions that wiped out 40% of China’s pig population. The economic toll exceeds $140 billion, farmer livelihoods have been devastated and the scale of animal suffering is unimaginable. In light of this crisis, reducing supply chain risks and increasing food security has become a compelling reason for moving to plant-based diets or cultured (lab-grown) meat, besides the well-known environmental benefits. Impossible Foods’ recent move into alt-pork suddenly seems like a supremely smart decision.

— Wayne Visser

From Purpose Inspired: Reflections on Conscious Living, Volume 2. Buy on Lulu ↗