Is foie gras always a faux pas? One family aims to humanely produce it

By reviving old techniques, a family farm in Spain produces foie gras without force-feeding ducks and geese.

Foie gras is a controversial topic. It’s one of the most delicious foods on the planet, but conventional foie gras comes at the price of force-feeding ducks and geese. Pateria de Sousa is doing things differently. By reviving old techniques, his family farm in Spain has managed to produce the much sought-after delicacy in a humane and sustainable way.

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