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Protest against foie gras at Spaklerweg wholesaler

Protest against foie gras at Spaklerweg wholesaler

Around 50 activists from Active for Justice protested at the Hanos wholesaler in Amsterdam to demand a ban on the sale and import of foie gras in the Netherlands. Although production is already illegal in the country, the demonstrators and the local city council are pushing for a total ban due to animal welfare concerns.

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