Today, on the eve of Tyson’s annual shareholder meeting in Springdale, Arkansas, an eye-opening letter from a Compassion Over Killing investigator has been printed in Tyson’s hometown paper, revealing a hidden, gruesome reality that birds face on Tyson-contract farms. Appearing in the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette this morning, the letter is penned by a COK undercover investigator who witnessed violent abuse and …
Compassion Over Killing (COK) joins a diverse coalition of 35 organizations strongly opposing the imminent nationwide expansion of the US Dept. of Agriculture’s (USDA) controversial high-speed pig slaughter program. The USDA is now accepting public comments on its proposed rule, which the federal agency has misleadingly titled, “Modernization of Swine Slaughter Inspection.” Formerly known as “HIMP,” a pilot program that …
Whether you’ll be cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles or the New England Patriots this weekend, many of us can probably agree that Super Bowl Sunday is really about the food! Did you know that it’s the second-biggest eating day of the year, after Thanksgiving? And on both holidays, like all year-round, there are many flavorful vegan options that will score …
2018 is in full swing, and whether or not you’ve kept going with those New Year’s resolutions, there’s still plenty of time to make positive changes. Keep hope alive! For example: Every day, we have more chances to choose compassion at each meal. This year, many food trend-watchers are agreeing on one thing: veganism is the hottest thing since sliced bread. If …
The US Dept. of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has rejected a chicken industry proposal to allow for the increase of already dangerously fast slaughter line speeds. In December, Compassion Over Killing submitted a comment to the USDA voicing our grave concerns over the National Chicken Council’s proposal. We had also submitted an initial comment in September …
Dairy-free is in demand! Sales of dairy milk are slumping, and as time and again investigations reveal the cruelty of cow’s milk, consumers are turning to kinder, healthier plant-based milks. And the vegan cheese market is expected to continue soaring, surpassing $3.5 billion by 2020. Pizza is no exception: in fact, a report by international restaurant consultants Baum + Whiteman stated that 2018 …
A new year means you’ve got 365 new, fun chances to help make the difference you want to make in the world! When it comes to living a more compassionate lifestyle, 2018 is the perfect time to start making some easy changes that can help make life better for all animals. And we’re here to help! Here are some fantastic ways …
Dairy-free ice cream is delighting consumers, and has even boosted sales in a melting ice cream market. From Haagen-Dazs to Breyers and more, major frozen treat makers are milking the dairy-free demand by scooping out vegan flavors! In addition to six vegan varities it rolled out not long ago, Ben & Jerry’s just added two new dairy-free flavors: Cinnamon Buns: cinnamon …
Time and again, undercover investigators collect hard-hitting footage from factory farms, proving that abuse, mutilation, and violence are sadly the reality of life for farmed animals. And the horrors continue — a recent COK investigation revealed egregious acts of violence at a facility that supplied Tyson Foods — yet a former CEO of the company continues to deny that abuses …