KOLN, Germany, Nov. 7 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release:

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'Sweet' Progress: New Pfeifer & Langen Policy Limits Animal Experimentation

In a major win for animals, Koln-based beet sugar producer Pfeifer & Langen has adopted a public policy pledging not to "conduct, commission or finance" animal experimentation unless required to by law, following discussions with PETA.