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Any time someone chooses a plant-based meal over one that contains animal-derived ingredients, like meat, dairy, or eggs, it’s a positive step for animals. That’s why Mercy For Animals often works with food companies and restaurants to encourage them to add vegan options. And when a company does update its menu to include new and exciting vegan…

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Fast casual burger chain Smashburger announces it is partnering with jackfruit meat producer jack & annie’s to trial a new menu item: the Plant-Based Classic Smash Burger. For a limited time, the jackfruit-based burger is now available in select Smashburger locations in Colorado, New York and New Jersey.  According to the chain, the new patty can…

I grew up in the epitome of a midwestern home. Meat and potatoes every night for dinner. My uncle was a dairy farmer and my family wouldn’t dare stray outside of their comfort zone, especially when it came to food. If there wasn’t meat on the table, it wasn’t a balanced meal. My relationship or connection with food was nonexistent. Eating was…

On February 2, 2023, Smithfield-owned slaughterhouse Farmer John will slaughter its last pig before shuttering for good. Located just outside of Los Angeles in Vernon, CA, the slaughterhouse—the largest of its kind in the Southwest—has been in operation for more than 90 years.   Smithfield announced the closure of the slaughterhouse—where pigs…

Don’t get us wrong! Chocolate is lovely, but if you’re looking for a gift that will last beyond one night or gets outside of the traditional range of Valentine’s Day gifts, check out this list of 20 gorgeous, interactive, or self-care-themed vegan products that will leave your special someone feeling extra special this February 14th.  Valentine’s…

For Immediate Release: January 30, 2023 Contact: David Perle 202-483-7382 Johnstown, Pa. – Today PETA fired off a letter to Paul Kiecker, administrator of the Food Safety and Inspection Service at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), condemning the agency’s failure to refer abuse documented at Pudliner Packing outside Johnstown for criminal…

For Immediate Release: January 30, 2023 Contact: Robin Goist 202-483-7382 San Diego – San Diego’s sister city Edinburgh just signed the Plant Based Treaty, doing its part to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from animal agriculture by promoting a shift to vegan eating, so PETA sent a letter to Mayor Todd Gloria this morning with a tasty proposal…

For Immediate Release: January 30, 2023 Contact: Nicole Meyer 202-483-7382 Ottumwa, Iowa – Despite multiple warnings from U.S. Department of Agriculture officials, the JBS slaughterhouse in Ottumwa continues to rack up reprimands for the repeated abuse of pigs, and new reports document a worker beating pigs with a paddle and a pig continuing to struggle…

For Immediate Release: January 30, 2023 Contact: Amanda Hays 202-483-7382 San Diego – PETA is set to unveil its eye-opening exhibit “Without Consent,” which explores the troubled history of experiments on nonconsenting animals. The installation challenges institutions, including the University of California–San Diego, to rethink this exploitative…

For Immediate Release: January 30, 2023 Contact: Nicole Meyer 202-483-7382 Mount Pleasant, La. – Following a recently published U.S. Department of Agriculture report revealing that a Pilgrim’s Pride worker hurled two live chickens against a wall—one after the other—leaving the birds stunned and apparently unable to stand, PETA fired off a letter…

For Immediate Release: January 30, 2023 Contact: Robin Goist 202-483-7382 Punxsutawney, Pa. – Ahead of Groundhog Day, PETA made an offer to Punxsutawney Groundhog Club President Tom Dunkel today that would enable the club to retire Punxsutawney Phil yet still attract tourists: Allow a PETA philanthropist to live in Phil’s sad little enclosure and…

If a food is universally enjoyed, there’s bound to be some heated discussion surrounding it. Pizza, for example, is a highly contested item, as are bagels. Most agree pizza and bagels are delicious, but when it comes to the crust thickness of their pizza or the toasting of their bagels, things get contentious. Along with the opinionated differences…

For Immediate Release: January 30, 2023 Contact: David Perle 202-483-7382 Greenville, Ohio – Following a recent federal report documenting that a pig whose throat had been slashed was found screaming and thrashing in a tank of scalding-hot water before her throat was slit again at Robert Winner Sons Inc. in Yorkshire, PETA fired off a letter this…

What comes to mind when you picture a “mega ranch”? A vast piece of property on which thousands of animals are raised until they are ready to be slaughtered for meat while consuming resources and emitting greenhouse gasses? This typical ranch of the past is getting a much-needed makeover thanks to Meati Foods, a company that makes meat from mycelium…

Let's be honest. Fargo is not the most vegan-friendly city. In fact, North Dakota is considered one of the worst US states for vegans. However, if you know where to look, finding vegan eats in Fargo-Moorhead is not only possible, but can be delicious too. In this article, we're listing the best places to find vegan food in Fargo, along with a Fargo…

In the alt protein space, ADM has been increasingly making moves and entering new collaborations, including some of the most well-known names in the industry. For example, with Eat Just to accelerate production in its GOOD Meat cultivated chicken division; with New Culture as part of a strategic partnership to accelerate the commercialization of alt-dairy…

Kindness is a plant-based food tech startup based in Thailand, with a fun tagline, “Let’s go Beyond the Impossible,” tipping its hat to its biggest international peers. Kindest offers ready plant-based formulas and product development and plant protein consultancy to brands and manufacturers that “desire to innovate within the vegan protein…

For vegans, animal-derived bacon is off the table. The same is true for people who follow various faiths in which dietary laws prohibit the consumption of pork. But what about vegan bacon?  Though nuances of each religion differ, Imams and Rabbis alike can cite holy text that guides followers to provide food for those less fortunate, recite blessings…

Advertisement Eco-friendly and vegan football boot made with recycled and sustainably sourced materials has been introduced by Sokito, a sportswear brand. The Devista Vegan boot has uppers made of a substitute for leather that contains 45% recycled nylon. The foam insole contains 20% recycled rubber, while the vegan suede lining is made from 85% plastic…

Depending on where you live, you’re probably starting to notice Easter treats creeping into shops and online stores. Give it another month or so, and chocolate eggs and bunnies will be everywhere, with these items being the most-purchased Easter treats by far.  A new infographic by ProVeg International explores burgeoning Easter chocolate sales alongside…

To complete the Starbucks experience, pair these protein-filled bites from Nosh with Micah blogger Micah Siva with guacamole, crudites, and roasted nuts for a ready-to-go lunch ensemble.  What you need: 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons parsley 1¼ teaspoon cumin, divided 1¼ teaspoon paprika, divided ½ teaspoon…