Foie Gras Battle Heads to State Court | New York City News

America’s last foie gras farmers are locked in a high-stakes legal battle over New York City’s 2019 ban, which calls the force-feeding process inhumane — but the state argues it violates agricultural law. The farmers defend their refined gavage technique as centuries-old and humane, while animal rights advocates hail the ban as a moral victory. After lower courts split, the case now rests with New York’s highest court — with ripple effects beyond the city: bans are spreading, chefs are shifting menus, and younger cooks aren’t trained in the art of crafting this controversial delicacy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/287f25fb3402476a