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Bugging Out: Vegetarians Upset With Starbucks’ Use of Beetle Extract

In an effort to avoid artificial additives in its drinks, Starbucks got vegetarians peeved by using a new ingredient in its strawberry products, ABC News reports. That ingredient? Extract from dried, crushed cochineal beetles, as part of its red dye.

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Move Over, Juice Bars: Starbucks Is Coming For You

Starbucks opened its very first juice spot, Evolution Fresh, this week. It’s all part of the company’s plan to make its mark on the health-food sector.

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Tennessee Veggie Lover’s Vanity License Plate Banned for ‘Vulgarity’

A Tennessee woman just wanted to share her love of vegetarian eating. The state thought she was expressing her love for a more explicit activity.

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Court: Restaurant Can Be Sued for Serving Meat to Devout Hindus

What happens when you accidentally dish up meat for vegetarians? For one restaurant, it may be the most expensive meal it ever served.

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Return of the Meat-Eaters: Many Lapsed Vegetarians Become ‘Ethical Omnivores’

Are you a vegetarian? Stats say you’re probably a woman. You probably bid adieu to four-legged creatures for ethical reasons. And you’ll probably be a carnivore again in no time.

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Hipster Dinosaurs: T-Rex Relatives Were Vegetarians

Many of the mightiest prehistoric beasts actually preferred leafy greens over raw flesh.