VegWeek 2026 is here! Last week in Atlanta, organizer Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN threw down at the Patagonia store with a VegWeek kickoff party that proved something we’ve always known: when you put delicious plant-based food in front of people, barriers dissolve. Plant-based sausage stuffed mushrooms. Vegan shrimp scampi bruschetta. Even the self-proclaimed picky eaters were blown away by …
WE ARE SUING. Animal Outlook just filed a lawsuit against Kroger and Ralphs for “humane-washing” and using these deceptive signs to trick shoppers into believing factory-farmed meat is higher quality than it actually is. Our investigation found Ralphs stores in California using signs like “Well Raised” and “No Antibiotics” over meat from some of the industry’s most notorious factory farming …
Bird flu is back in the headlines, but for millions of birds, it has never gone away. Behind the brief news alerts lies a crisis that affects chickens, turkeys, ducks, and wild birds across the country — and exposes deep cracks in how animals are treated in our food system. At Animal Outlook, we investigate what happens to animals out …
New York City has long been a dream destination for anyone who loves plant‑based food, and its vegan dining scene just keeps getting stronger. From serene, shoes‑off Korean temple cuisine to lively Mexican‑inspired cantinas and inventive fine dining, the city offers a depth and variety of vegan options that few places can match. This updated guide focuses on vegan restaurants …
🚨 We just filed our first major lawsuit of 2026 ⚖️✊ On behalf of Plaintiff Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT) and alongside our co-counsel Richman Law & Policy, we just filed a consumer protection lawsuit against Panera Bread and its parent company, JAB Holding Company. This case represents exactly the kind of strategic legal action that can create systemic change …
Today we’re proud to announce the promotion of Jareb Gleckel—a fearless litigator, brilliant strategist, and unapologetic ally for farmed animals—to Director of Legal Advocacy at Animal Outlook. Jareb joined us from a background in commercial litigation and has already been designing the kinds of novel cases that change industry behavior and set legal precedent. Behind the scenes you’ll find him: …
Words do a lot of heavy lifting in our food system. They can reveal the truth — or bury it. At Animal Outlook, our mission is to create systemic change for animals by exposing cruelty, challenging powerful industries, and accelerating a shift to a just, plant-powered future. That starts with investigations and legal action — and it also starts with …
When you picture a chicken, do you see a living, thinking individual — or a carton, a package, or a menu item? The factory farm industry depends on that difference. But once you understand the nature of chickens, it becomes harder to look away and impossible to accept business as usual. At Animal Outlook, our mission is direct and uncompromising …
Most people accept that the climate is changing fast. Fewer people know that what is on our plates is a major part of the problem. Factory farming — the intensive, industrial production of meat, dairy, and eggs — is quietly driving deforestation, land degradation, and powerful greenhouse gas emissions. Animal Outlook’s mission is simple and bold: Exposing Truth. Inspiring Change. …