In 2015, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved AquaBounty Technologies to sell its genetically modified (GMO) “AquAdvantage” salmon in the U.S., making it the first GMO animal to be approved for sale to U.S. consumers. After the first “harvest” of AquAdvantage in May, the first shipments of GMO salmon were sent to restaurants in eastern U.S. states in June. …
The vegan movement continues to grow and spread across America. As the plant-based movement gains momentum, vegan food is becoming more widespread and convenient – so convenient that you can even get your vegan meals on wheels. Here, we map out our favorite vegan food trucks across the country. The Void Boise, Idaho The Void offers many fast food favorites …
When it comes to beauty product labels, “vegan” or “cruelty-free” can be confusing for the everyday consumer. Many people want to make the most ethically sound shopping decision they can, but sometimes, don’t even know where to begin. Put simply, cruelty free means that the product was not tested on animals. Vegan, on the other hand, means that the product …
July 28, 2021 update: On July 28, 2021, Animal Outlook and our coalition partners achieved another courtroom victory for farmed animals. The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit rejected another challenge from the meat industry to California’s Proposition 12, a law that bans the intensive confinement of egg-laying hens, mother pigs and calves used for veal. In …
The aquaculture and fishing industries have have historically flown under the radar with regard to animal cruelty as many people don’t think of fish as animals like cows or pigs. However, with the recent release of the groundbreaking documentary Seaspiracy, and an overall growing concern for climate change and ocean protection, the truth about these industries is beginning to come …
Each law school semester — spring, summer and fall — Animal Outlook’s Legal Advocacy Program hosts two to four law students as externs or interns to work with us using the legal system to fight the systemic injustices of factory farming. Our interns and externs work under the direct supervision of our attorneys and play a vital role, contributing meaningful …
Science and a little practical common sense can mainstream vegan values and actions In my first three posts in this series on Animal Outlook’s four programs, I talked about specific strategies and tactics to move us beyond factory farming and into a world where people feel empowered by the knowledge of what’s happening to animals and how they can be …
Dunkin’ now offers more than 40 vegan donut flavors. The catch? They’re only available in the Netherlands and Belgium…for now.
In 2019, Tyson claimed to officially enter the plant-based arena when it announced the launch of its new “plant-based” and “blended” protein line. But once the Raised & Rooted items hit store shelves, compassionate consumers were disappointed to learn that not only did the “blended” burger still contain cow meat, but even the “plant-based” nuggets still contained eggs. In December …