We are urging everyone to unite in opposing the cruelty that masquerades as luxury. Our focus extends beyond the production of foie gras to include the platforms that facilitate and profit from its sale. We will be reaching out to various food establishments, asking them to reconsider their involvement in perpetuating this inhumane industry.

Foie gras is not merely a culinary product; it is a result of significant suffering. To produce it, ducks and geese are subjected to force-feeding several times a day through a process called gavage. This procedure causes their livers to swell up to ten times their normal size, leading to pain, stress, and often death before they even reach the slaughterhouse. This should not be considered farming; it is cruelty on a massive scale.

Several restaurants in the Cleveland area contribute significantly to this ongoing cycle of suffering by offering foie gras for sale. This practice normalizes and profits from a product that has been condemned by animal welfare experts, activists, and compassionate consumers worldwide. Many countries, including India, Poland, and Norway, have already banned the production and/or sale of foie gras due to its inherent cruelty.

Here’s the good news: businesses and platforms have the power to drive change. By choosing not to sell foie gras, restaurateurs can take a stand for ethics and compassion. They can lead by example, demonstrating that profit and principle can coexist. Other companies have already made this choice, and their customers appreciate them for it.

To the customers of businesses that sell foie gras, we urge you to reconsider supporting a product that causes immense suffering. There are plenty of delicious and ethical alternatives that don’t compromise animal welfare. Your choices matter, and your voice can make a difference. Let those establishments know that you care about what you eat and how it is produced.

To restaurant owners and chefs, we encourage you to recognize this pivotal moment. As awareness of animal welfare continues to rise, so does the demand for humane practices. By removing foie gras from your menu, you can align your establishment with the values of a more compassionate and sustainable future.

We aim to inspire change, not shame. Together, we can create a world where businesses thrive without cruelty, and no living being suffers for the sake of indulgence.