From Time magazine to the Huffington Post, the Herbivorous Butcher is popping up in media outlets everywhere. Started by brother sister duo Aubrey and Kale Walch, the all-vegan eatery in Minneapolis, Minn. held its official opening last weekend. Launch day saw lines down the block and two-hour wait times. Customers snapped up cruelty-free versions of Italian sausage, smoky BBQ ribs, pepperoni and lots of …
When activist Aph Ko wrote an article entitled “100 Black Vegans,” she planted the seed for something even bigger to sprout. The list — which highlights a diverse array of black vegan activists including writers, chefs, athletes, musicians, and more — garnered massive attention and support, and inspired Aph to create an entirely new platform: Black Vegans Rock. The site (which launched earlier …
When it comes to making the world a better place for animals, there is so much to be done that it’s easy to lose yourself in “shoulds.” Think: I should be attending outreach events, I should be eating a completely vegan diet, I should be converting everyone I know into an advocate … and so on. You could spend all day thinking …
Last night, Minnesota’s Austin Daily Herald reported that the USDA temporarily shut down Quality Pork Products (QPP) for humane handling violations. Based in Austin, MN, QPP is an exclusive Hormel supplier that was the center of an investigation released this past fall. It operates under a controversial USDA-approved pilot program known as HIMP, which allows for fewer government inspectors on site …
USDA: Halt high-speed slaughter expansion In an effort led by Congresswomen Rosa DeLauro (CT) and Louise Slaughter (NY), a bi-partisan group of 60 members of congress signed a powerfully-worded letter to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack urging the federal agency to delay the potential expansion of HIMP, a dangerous reduced-inspection, high-speed pig slaughter pilot program. The USDA previously said that its decision would come …
The new U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans are officially out — and health experts aren’t happy. Despite overwhelming evidence that heavy meat consumption contributes to heart disease, premature death, and cancer, the guidelines are conspicuously quiet about cutting back consumption. Sadly, these rules impact school meal programs, public nutrition efforts, and even food labels — so they influence the health of millions of Americans. Many leading …
It’s no secret that there are more women than men in the world of animal advocacy. Did you know that 79 percent of vegans in the US are women? Why aren’t more men embracing a healthier, kinder, and more sustainable plant-based diet? Clearly women aren’t the only ones who care about these important issues. Sadly, the stereotypical view of masculinity tends to label behaviors like fighting, …
Update: Though Wendy’s has discontinued the black bean burger, Ontario locations are now trialing the plant-based “Plantiful Burger” Plants are finding their way onto menus everywhere, and fast food joints are no exception, with Panera, Taco Bell and Subway turning their attention to veg-friendly options. Now, Wendy’s is on board. Last year, Wendy’s launched a black bean burger menu option at two locations, …
As we look back at 2015, celebrating our 20th anniversary, we’re incredibly grateful to all of our supporters, like you. Your dedication and generosity is the driving force behind our successes for animals – from our hard-hitting investigations generating international media coverage to persuading corporations to reduce their use of animal ingredients and add more vegan options. With so much …