As the USDA debates rolling out their high-speed pig slaughter program nationwide, the slaughter and meatpacking industries remain some of the most dangerous working environments in the US. In a new story, The Guardian reports that in US meat plants there are two amputations a week and 17 “severe” incidents a month, which includes hospitalizations or “loss of an eye.” …
Jessica Carter, Compassion Over Killing’s Vegan Food & Lifestyle Coach, creates unique, flavorful, and easy-to-prepare vegan recipes! Perfect for summer, here are her new, original Caribbean-inspired dishes — from soul bowls to sliders. Click the recipes to try them on TryVeg.com, plus scroll down to see Jessica sharing them on WJLA’s Good Morning Washington! Caribbean Soul Bowl with Jerk Jackfruit: Packed …
This summer’s edition of Compassion Over Killing’s Compassionate Action magazine features two friends we know and love: Betsy and her son Oliver, rescued residents of Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary. Their beautiful photo was taken by photographer Beth Lily Redwood. Get your copy today at COK.net/magazine! Born into the dairy industry, Betsy was destined for a short and miserable life of being …
Dairy-free is in demand! In fact, as more and more shoppers opt for plant-based products, market research finds that dairy-free foods and beverages are topping the trend. In a recent report, Nielsen found that as 39% of US consumers are actively trying to eat more plant-based foods, dairy-free cheeses and yogurts have had the most growth in sales, increasing by …
New market research by Nielsen finds that 39 percent of Americans are “actively trying to eat more plant-based foods,” and last year these veg products made up nearly 20 percent of the money U.S. consumers spent on foods and beverages last year. Leading the way are dairy-free foods, especially cheese and yogurt whose markets grew by 45 percent and 31 …
Many outlets have been citing vegan eating as the hottest food trend right now. Plant-based products have been flying off shelves, and all signs point to them continuing to sizzle this summer. Your Independence Day barbecue (or any other summer celebration!) is the perfect place to show off some impressive vegan recipes. We’ve put together a few delicious ideas to …
Basketball referee and former pro player Antoine Knighton has teamed up with Compassion Over Killing on a new petition urging Dunkin’ Donuts to offer a vegan donut, in a relaunch of COK’s successful campaign that prompted the donut giant to offer almond milk at its thousands of US locations. In 2014, Dunkin’ Donuts responded to requests from thousands of consumers …
On Wednesday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) carried out the largest raid in a decade at Salem, Ohio meatpacking plant Fresh Mark. According to NPR, this raid was part of a yearlong investigation into Fresh Mark’s hiring practices. Most of the 146 employees arrested are still being detained in Ohio and Michigan, where they’re awaiting deportation proceedings. This raid …
Traveling while vegan (especially if you’re new to the lifestyle) can seem daunting, but there’s really no reason to panic. With some simple preparation, it’s easy and fun to remain vegan on a summer trip–or any time! Whether you’re flying, road-tripping, or even camping, vegan food is abundant and delicious. To help, we’ve put together a few tips to make …