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The dog eats whale: Japanese company pulls whale-based dog treats

The dog eats whale: Japanese company pulls whale-based dog treats
The plan? Kill up to 174 of the endangered fin whales and sell the meat to Japan. Cue the angry environmentalists. The whaling alone was enough to infuriate, but they were apoplectic when they learned that much of the catch is intended as a luxury …
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UK: Tyrrells Launches Upmarket Pork Crackling Range; Secures 7-11 Listing In …
Meanwhile, Tyrrells has secured another overseas listing with a deal to sell products at 7-11 stores in Japan. The company said it had agreed a deal to supply 5,000 stores in the country. "Japan is a strong snack market and this is one of our biggest …
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ASIA LIFE Japanese Dogs Denied Endangered Whale Meat Snacks A …

ASIA LIFE Japanese Dogs Denied Endangered Whale Meat Snacks A …
When it comes to fishing practices, Japan easily has one of the patchiest records among the international community. As far back as the 1980s, its maritime practices were a magnet for environmentalists. Whaling, shark finning, culling dolphins en masse …
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9 gut-busting treats to hit a store shelf near you
People in Japan and Korea have been eating it as a snack for years, and now Americans are catching on. Once the seaweed is roasted in sesame oil or olive oil, and then salted, it becomes a very flavorful chip, without the fat. "We bring the whole ocean …
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Our Top 10 International McDonald's Hamburgers
Throughout my own travels I've encountered many a fascinating and exquisite McDonald's hamburger not available here in Japan. Wishing to share my findings with other potential McTravelers, I have compiled a list of my top 10 regional McDonald's …
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