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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme area at the Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando, FL has added its first vegan-labeled menu items at various restaurants and food stands. Prior to adding these new vegan meal options, guests looking for plant-based options within the Wizarding World of Harry Potter were relegated to a combination of some of the…

For Immediate Release: March 31, 2022Contact: Brooke Rossi 202-483-7382Des Moines, Iowa – Iowa Department of Natural Resources Director Kayla Lyon was cited for fishing without a license on March 21, so PETA let fly a letter to her today offering to reimburse her for the fine if she agrees to leave aquatic animals alone and, instead, take up “trash…

Following the debut of its plant-based pork, Impossible Foods just unveiled new plant-based sausage links. The meat alternative brand is keeping up with its commercial promises by expanding its plant-based selections. The new Impossible Sausage Links Made From Plants will be available this month at grocery stores nationwide, featuring three flavors…

Planet Based Foods, which produces hemp-based meat products, announces the company has begun trading its subordinate voting shares on the US-based OTCQB equity market under the symbol “PBFFF”. In addition to trading in the US, Planet Based Foods’ subordinate voting shares continue to trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE)  as “PBF”…

March 31, 2022 1648754946 Categories Investments & Finance Foie Green. Image courtesy of Ficoba Tech Transfer Agrifood, the Spanish VC fund, has become a shareholder in Aberyne, a French start-up making vegan foie gras. Through this investment, TTAF will help the company behind the popular Foie Green to expand to other countries, including Spain. …

Saving the environment could be as easy as switching your diet. Most people worry that shifting to an entirely plant-based diet is too difficult, but it doesn't have to require that much effort. For every meal without meat, the environment sees significant benefits. New data from the German food-tech start-up GREENFORCE just revealed that switching…

The plant-based version of omega-3 fatty acids, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), can benefit heart health and reduce the risk of heart disease, according to new research published in medical journal Advances in Nutrition. Previous research has linked omega-3s with a lower risk of heart disease, but this conclusion was based on omega-3s from fish and other…

Reading Time: 2 minutes Oil from microalgae could be a healthier, more environmentally sustainable substitute for palm oil, according to a new study. In the February issue of the Journal of Applied Phycology, researchers at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore described how they produced oil from microalgae and discovered positive health…

As the co-creator, host, and executive producer of the Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods, Andrew Zimmern has tried it all—fermented shark meat, tarantulas… even cane toads. So the celebrity chef’s latest job role may come as a surprise. Zimmern has signed on as Next Gen Foods’ business and culinary advisor for its flagship vegan chicken brand…

For Immediate Release: March 31, 2022Contact: Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382Norfolk, Va. – For National Crayon Day (today), to give children a colorful way to work off their excess energy and engage their creativity, PETA is excited to have teamed up with Crayola for the launch of a new product: The Little Animal Rights Activist’s First Paint-Throwing…

For Immediate Release: March 30, 2022Contact: Moira Colley 202-483-7382Seattle – Ahead of his upcoming tour stop in Seattle, where Starbucks is based, Sir Paul McCartney is asking the company to end its surcharge on plant-based milks. In a just-sent letter, the longtime PETA ally urges CEO Kevin Johnson to leave a parting gift for cows and the planet…

For Immediate Release: March 31, 2022Contact: Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382Norfolk, Va. – Because Catholics often opt to eat fish on Good Friday—which is on April 15 this year—PETA’s Christian outreach division, LAMBS (“Least Among My Brothers and Sisters” from Matthew 25:50), has sent a proposition of nonviolence to cardinals who lead U.S…

For Immediate Release: March 31, 2022Contact: Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382Springfield, Mo. – “My Life Is in Your Hands” is the message that everyone, including country star Luke Bryan and NASCAR champion Noah Gragson, will see outside the World’s Fishing Fair, courtesy of a PETA billboard that will circle the 50th anniversary event at Bass Pro…

For Immediate Release: March 31, 2022Contact: David Perle 202-483-7382Dillsburg, Pa. – Following a federal report documenting that an employee at Dillsburg Halal Meat kicked a hoisted, dying lamb, whose throat had been slashed, “very hard in the nose” and laughed when a federal official said this was unacceptable, PETA fired off a letter this…

.tasty-recipes-quick-links { text-align:center; } .tasty-recipes-quick-links a { padding: 0.5rem; } This Vegan Easter Loaf Cake with a hidden chocolate bunny cake in a vanilla sponge, made using the hidden design technique, it looks so impressive and clever but is easier to make than you think! This loaf is perfect if you want to give hidden designs…

Major milestone! For the first time, the International Primatological Society (IPS)—one of the largest primate research and conservation organizations in the world—has spoken out against kidnapping other primates to be used in cruel experiments. The organization issued a landmark statement calling for laboratories to end their use of wild-caught…

Ready, aim, fire! You don’t need a canvas to make painting a blast. With the PETA and Crayola Little Animal Rights Activist’s First Paint-Throwing Kit, kids can take their love for animals—and their natural energy—to the next level by shooting an arc of water-based, washable paint on anyone wearing wool, fur, leather, or any other cruelly obtained…

When you hear the word “creatine,” you might imagine a gym full of bodybuilders scooping the chalky powder into water bottles, trying to bulk up by lifting Hulk-level weights. It's well established that creatine supplementation is proven to help increase gains in strength, muscle mass, and athletic performance. But you might be surprised to discover…

Canadian coffee chain Tim Hortons has added a new breakfast sandwich and wrap using plant-based Impossible Sausage. The two new menu items were added to the chain’s lineup for customers who are looking for a meat-free meal.  Tim Hortons’ new Harvest Breakfast Sandwich features Impossible Sausage with egg, cheese, and chipotle sauce on an English…

We are taught the Golden Rule as young children, and all major religions teach principles of nonviolence and kindness. The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Ethical treatment—the Golden Rule—must be extended to all living beings: reptiles, mammals, fish, insects, birds, amphibians…

If you’re like most Americans, you’ve grown up thinking you need to consume dairy to stay healthy. You subscribe to the idea that milk does a body good because that’s what dietary guidelines tell you. Plus, you need milk and other dairy products to build strong bones, right? But now more people are asking: Is dairy bad for you?The idea that we…

Reading Time: < 1 minute Dr. Brian May has called for an end to the “hideous and useless” badger cull in an address to parliament.  The Queen guitarist, astrophysicist, and animal rights campaigner, 74, spoke about the issue with his three million Instagram followers. He told fans that “140,000 beautiful native British animals have now been slaughtered…

Oumph! has partnered with restaurant chain, Chiquitos for the launch of a Vegan Burrito Bowl that is set to be exclusively available in Iceland stores.  Plant-based, Mexican food is something we dream of and Chiquito’s Vegan Burrito Bowl covers all the best bits. Including a tortilla filled with vegetable basmati rice, bean chilli sauce, Oumph! soya…

For Immediate Release: March 31, 2022Contact: Robin Goist 202-483-7382Las Vegas – GRAMMY® stars can sprint toward eco-conscious and animal-friendly style, thanks to PETA: Ahead of “Music’s Biggest Night®,” the presenters and performers, including reigning PETA Person of the Year Billie Eilish, will receive vibrant vegan running shoes from…

Looking for sources of lean vegan protein? Read our guide to the best high-protein, low-fat vegan foods to add to your diet. Image Credit: Unsplash Foods such as chicken breast and egg whites are often hailed as fitness foods due to their high-protein and low-fat content, and many people believe animal foods are essential to meet protein intake.However…

Stars including Olivia Rodrigo, Leslie Odom Jr., and PETA Person of the Year Billie Eilish will be racing to the GRAMMY® Gift Lounge this year to get their feet into a pair of vibrant vegan running shoes! PETA partnered with vegan shoe brand and PETA Business Friend Newton Running to give the presenters and performers eco-conscious and animal-friendly…

March 31, 2022 1648736244 Categories Meat- and Fish Alternatives ©Vivera Vivera’s vegan salmon fillet, which launched at the beginning of this month in the Dutch fishing village of Volendam to “the most critical fish lovers”, rolls out into 300 Tesco UK stores this week, retailing around £3 for two fillets. A cursory look at Tesco’s listings…

Episode 473, original air date March 30th, 2022, on Unity Online Radio. Listen now at UOR, on your favorite podcast app.Love Over Fear author Monk Coleman believes the universe is working in our favor, and that raising the collective vibration on earth will benefit all beings. More about our guest: From the basement to the stage to leading a movement…

March 31, 2022 1648730914 Categories Food & Beverage © MIGHTY MIGHTY and Weetabix have joined forces to launch limited-edition breakfast bundles. The collaboration comes as the British plant milk brand debuts its highly realistic M.LKOLOGY range. Weetabix is the most popular breakfast cereal in the UK, and the collaboration aims to show that M.LKOLOGY…

Zebra sushi rolls, anyone? Primeval Foods, a UK cultivated meat startup, is aiming to explore an untapped and previously unavailable market through the cultivation of exotic meats, saying it plans to hold tasting events in both New York City and London in the coming months. “We see this as the third revolution since the discovery of the fire and The…

Vienna Airport passengers will soon be able to enjoy plant-based food while they wait for their flights, as ice cream parlour Veganista and vegan restaurant The LaLa — both based in Vienna — prepare to open airport branches. Veganista and The LaLa are both run by Cecilia Havmöller and her sister Susanna Paller, both of whom have been vegan for…

Zero-waste living may seem unattainable or complicated, but these vegan Instagrammers break down what it means to pursue a sustainable lifestyle, while valuing progress over perfection. Through tasty, plant-based recipes and eco-conscious product recommendations, these 20 must-follow accounts are working towards making the environmentalist movement…

Watching the events unfold in Ukraine on the nightly news can put you in a helpless state of mind. We’ve all watched the bleak situation go from bad to worse, knowing that millions of people and animals on the other side of the world have been killed, displaced from their homes, or separated from their loved ones. As disheartening as it is, there…

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 Jajaja Mexicana, an NYC mini-chain specializing in plant-based Mexican food, has become the latest restaurant in the city to earn kosher certification from the International Kosher Council.  All four of Jajaja’s restaurants, located in the Lower East Side, West Village, Hudson Yards and Williamsburg, join a handful of other Kosher-approved vegan…

Ope! Let us sneak some vegan options right by ya. From Chicago-style veggie dogs and BLTs to jambalaya and Kansas City BBQ, delicious vegan-friendly fare can easily be found throughout middle America. Whether you’re a Midwest local or just passing through, you won’t want to miss out on these inclusive destinations. For more from America’s heartland…

Many regard poet and philosopher al-Ma’arri as the greatest Arab poet of all time. This talented wordsmith was also an early animal rights advocate and may have been one of the world’s first vegans.Born in present-day Syria, al-Ma’arri was blinded as a result of developing smallpox as a child. However, he didn’t let this condition stop him from…

As hundreds of thousands of refugee families continue to spill over the border from Ukraine to Poland, Chef José Andrés, a Spanish American chef, humanitarian, and restaurateur figured out how to help. He went to the border, intent on helping feed the families, and ended up leading a group of local Polish chefs and volunteers who have coordinated…

Multi-hyphenate mogul Lizzo is now a fashion entrepreneur with the launch of YITTY, an inclusive shapewear brand. YITTY offers sizes that range from 6X to XS (in that order) and is the product of three years of research and development. YITYY pieces are designed to function as both inner and outer wear and come in bold colors, fun patterns, and sexy…

For Immediate Release: March 30, 2022Contact: Tasgola Bruner 202-483-7382Norfolk, Va. – In a historic move, the International Primatological Society (IPS)—one of the biggest primate research and conservation organizations in the world—has taken a firm position on the use of wild-caught monkeys in laboratory experiments, calling the capture and…

Our diets impact the planet directly, and a new report claims that by switching to plant-based foods, we can help increase biodiversity and slow animal extinction. Conducted by the non-profit organization The Food Foundation, the report calculated that consumers could help prevent the extinction of more than 500 species within the United Kingdom just…

With the ever-growing popularity of veganism and vegetarianism, restaurants across the US have been upping their game to ensure they cater for all potential customers. And none more so than in Denver, Colorado. Typically, a health-conscious part of the country, more and more vegan and plant-based options are popping up in local restaurants and we couldn’t…

Get access to everything we publish when you sign up for Outside+ . Whether you’re hoping to achieve better overall health, working towards your personal wellness, or combatting the symptoms and source of a chronic health issue, what you eat can nourish you in so many ways. And when I came across Chef Bai, author of the cookbook Cook, Heal, Go Vegan…

Is North Carolina heading towards the top ten most vegan-friendly states in the US? It could well be with all the positive things that have been happening for the vegan community in the city of Charlotte in North Carolina. Most notably, with a range of exciting vegan restaurants opening their doors to customers and expanding our tastebud horizons.  Despite…

There are so many great reasons to be vegan. Not only are you saving nearly 200 animals a year, you’re also helping the environment—and it can be a huge benefit to your health. Sometimes, however, being vegan may make your little one feel as though they stand out from their classmates—and that’s not always a good feeling for kids. Maybe they’re…

Food tech startup Aqua Cultured Foods announces new advancements in its fermentation technology that allow it to double the biomass output of whole-muscle seafood alternatives.  According to Aqua, these developments have dramatically improved the growth timeline for its seafood products, which include tuna, whitefish, calamari, popcorn shrimp and scallops…

Get access to everything we publish when you sign up for Outside+ . Any way you slice it, there’s power in the sour. The quintessential tang of sourdough bread hails from the old-school baking method of using a bacteria-rich starter to initiate fermentation. This process creates taste-boosting compounds and decreases the impact of the bread on…