The simplest reason why honey isn't vegan is by definition. The term vegan was coined by Donald Watson in 1944 and was defined as follows:
Veganism is a way of living which excludes all forms
of exploitation of, and cruelty to, the animal kingdom, and includes a
reverence for life. It applies to the practice of living on the
products of the plant kingdom to the exclusion of flesh, fish, fowl,
eggs, honey, animal milk and its derivatives, and encourages the use of
alternatives for all commodities derived wholly or in part from animals
Pig Business
Millions of pigs across Europe are suffering in farming systems where they are often confined to tiny living spaces for extended periods, completely restricting movement and natural behaviour. Many are subjected to overcrowding, lack of bedding material, tail docking and castration without anaesthetic.
The RSPCA and many other NGOs are speaking at a ‘Pig Business’ event at the House of Commons to call on the government to take action to improve pig welfare.
The RSPCA is calling for:
Pig Business is a film by the dedicated campaigner Tracy Worcester, that asks ‘Do you know the true cost of cheap meat?’ You may have seen the film on More 4 last June, and you can view it again on the Pig Business website.
Find out more about Pig Business
The RSPCA and many other NGOs are speaking at a ‘Pig Business’ event at the House of Commons to call on the government to take action to improve pig welfare.
The RSPCA is calling for:
- better enforcement of the current legislation
- a review of the EU law that protects pig welfare
- clearer labelling about how the pig was reared so that consumers can make informed choices about what they buy
Pig Business is a film by the dedicated campaigner Tracy Worcester, that asks ‘Do you know the true cost of cheap meat?’ You may have seen the film on More 4 last June, and you can view it again on the Pig Business website.
Find out more about Pig Business
