Dairy-free is winning as demand for dairy drops. In fact, the plant-based dairy alternatives market is expected to reach $20 billion by 2020. And the dairy industry is taking note. In fact, industry news site The Dairy Reporter just released a “what’s new in the dairy aisle” list — and guess what was featured in the top spot? Dairy-free cheese slices …
Pigs are talking, and here’s why we should be listening: Research suggests that the sounds they make are significant, conveying important information about their well-being and response to their environment. This sounds like common sense to those of us who have spent time at sanctuaries, and science is finally catching up. Researchers at the University of Lincoln found that pigs’ …
According to a recently released report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the number one killer of Americans … again. In fact, heart disease has been a leading cause of death for decades. There is good news though: We can fight back with a plant-based, heart-healthy diet. Research shows that a diet heavy …
Late last year, COK’s gut-wrenching undercover video inside a Hormel Foods pig slaughterhouse went viral. The footage not only exposed extreme cruelty, but it also called into question the efficacy of the USDA’s high-speed slaughter pilot program, known as HIMP. This shocking story continues to garner attention — including a temporary USDA shutdown of the facility and a powerful letter …
Plant-based eating is rapidly on the rise — even in the military — and the meat industry is running scared. The effort is being led by Senator Joni Ernst from Iowa, which happens to be one of the largest animal agribusiness states in the US that also passed an ag-gag law in 2012. Enrst, who describes Meatless Mondays as “misguided …
Beyond Burger: To the mainstream and beyond The newest plant-based patty to hit the market is making headlines and bringing meat-free to the meat aisles. Beyond Meat, known for its 100 percent plant-based meats, is the California-based startup behind the Beyond Burger, which it calls the first veggie patty “that looks, cooks, and tastes like a fresh beef burger.” But that’s …
Compassion Over Killing (COK) supporter Carrie Thompson is really going the extra mile to raise awareness of our work for farm animals — actually, she’s biking more than 2,750 miles! Beginning July 1 and for two to three months, this Team Compassion member will (mostly) solo bikepack on the world’s longest off-pavement route: Running from Banff, Alberta, Canada to Antelope Wells, New Mexico …
The threat of drug-resistant bacteria — also known as “superbugs” — is getting more serious by the day. Humans worldwide are at risk of falling prey to deadly microbes that are immune to antibiotics. So what’s fueling the rise in these terrifying infections? Reckless and rampant antibiotic use in animal agriculture. In a piece titled “The Superbug That Doctors Have Been Dreading Just Reached the U.S.,” The Washington Post …
It’s the first Friday of June, and that means it’s National Donut Day! This sweet day has been celebrated in the US since 1938, and donut shops around the country, including several Dunkin’ Donuts locations, give away free donuts to customers. Dunkin’ Donuts is the world’s largest coffee and baked goods chain with nearly 8,000 locations throughout the US. The mega chain’s offerings boast almond milk that you …