Foie Gras - the controversy

Many animal rights groups are strongly opposed to the current
industrial production and consumption of foie gras - considered by
many a delicacy. Groups such as PETA, Farm Sanctuary, Anonymous for
Animal Rights have protested and led to legislation in many parts of
the globe banning the sale or production of foie gras by the
traditional gavage method. Many Montréalers go to great lengths to
enjoy their foie gras fix, with popular niche restaurants serving foie
gras poutine (http://www.restaurantaupieddecochon.ca/) and other
versions.

Despite many Montréaler's strong social and ethical consciences, foie
gras is a great example of "out of sight - out of mind". It's time to
open our eyes to the treatment of the animals that we choose to eat -
for the way we treat our animals reflects greatly upon the way we
treat our fellow humans.

Farm Sanctuary - an farm animals rights group in the U.S. has started
a campaign against traditional gavage-type methods of foie gras
production. They have very well documented arguments against tis
practice that you can research further here: http://www.nofoiegras.org/about.html

On a more positive note for onmivores who would like to continue to
enjoy this delicacy with a clearer conscience -food scholar and chef
Dan Barber shows us how top quality foie gras (good enough to win its
Spanish producer a prestigious French food award) can be produced
ethically and with respect - check out his presentation at the Taste3
2008 conference