USA: New York state officials challenge city government's foie gras ban

New York State Governor Katie Hokul has challenged New York City's injunction to ban the delicacy foie gras. This was reported by the Fox News channel. According to him, the ban on the sale of foie gras was signed by the former mayor of New York in 2019, the decision was made due to the inhumane production process of the delicacy, which is made from duck or goose liver. According to the channel, in order to make foie gras, the birds are force-fed, usually using special funnels or tubes. The sale ban was supposed to come into effect in 2022, but the state authorities opposed this decision. According to the state authorities, such a decision could lead to the closure of many farms, so the industry itself should regulate this issue. According to Fox News, now the trial "about the legality of foie gras is in an active stage." Last month, the city scored its first victory when a district judge overturned a state ruling that struck down the sale ban. In response, the state authorities ...