Cows are the cutest. If you’ve never looked into the big, brown, long-lashed eyes of a bovine beauty, you’re missing out. Snuggling with a rescued cow is a must-add to your bucket list! These animals are gentle giants — social, sensitive, and just as loving and affectionate as the beloved dogs and cats with whom many of us share our homes. Tragically, millions …
Report: Tyson Foods Leading Pollution in the Gulf of Mexico
A new report names Tyson Foods — America’s largest meat company — the lead culprit in creating a horrifyingly large “dead zone” in the Gulf of Mexico. Tyson, which produces one out of every five pounds of meat in the US, has been repeatedly exposed for animal cruelty, too. A gutwrenching 2016 Compassion Over Killing investigation revealed horrific abuse at …
Market Research: Dairy ‘Battling’ Vegan Milks for Consumers, Retail Space
Dairy-free is more popular than ever, from milk, to cheese, to ice cream! It’s no wonder when you consider the amazing variety of delicious vegan options available nationwide, and the growing consumer awareness of the cruelty behind every carton of milk. In fact, as consumers ditch dairy, the industry is left crying over spilled milk — literally dumping millions of …
Plant-Based Beyond Burger Hits Meat Aisles at Kroger
Plant-based foods are everywhere, from Starbucks to even Google, and stores like CVS are stocking their shelves with healthier meatless options. Food delivery site Grubhub says it’s seen a 19% jump in vegan orders just in the first half of 2017! With all this demand for animal-free options, it’s no wonder that the 100% plant-based Beyond Burger is the hottest thing on …
Google Going for Lower Carbon Footprint with Plant-Based Lunches
Plant-based foods have already become a huge hit with Google employees. The company teamed up with Chopt Creative Salad Company on a fresh “veggie lab” in California, a vegetable-packed menu on Google’s New York campus, and more. Now Google is searching for a lower carbon footprint by offering even more eco-friendly plant-based food choices to its team and serving less meat. …
VIDEO: The Moo-ving Story of Daisy the Rescued Dairy Cow
Meet Daisy the rescued cow in Compassion Over Killing’s inspiring new video! Daisy lives happily at Pasado’s Safe Haven. This playful and affectionate cow loves to spend time with her friends and enjoy bananas. Watch her run through the grass at her sanctuary home. But life wasn’t always happy: Daisy once lived on an “educational” farm, where children learned to …
Grubhub: Vegan Orders Increased by 19% in 2017
People want vegan grub! Luckily, not only can you find delicious plant-based options in stores and restaurants nationwide, but it’s also easier than ever to get vegan foods delivered right to your door. From meal delivery services like Veestro (psst: Get an exclusive Veestro discount when you join COK’s monthly giving program, Compassion Crew by July 31, 2017!) and the …
Fun Facts You Probably Don’t Know About Pigs
Pigs are smart and social animals, but as Animal Outlook investigations have revealed, pigs used for meat endure horrific suffering on factory farms. Maybe you’ve recently watched “Okja,” and want to learn more about real-life pigs and other farmed animals! But maybe you’ve never met a pig at a sanctuary or don’t have a buddy like Esther the Wonder Pig …
Beyond Burger: Coming Soon to a Theater Near You?
Plant-based eating is soaring, and vegan options are starring on menus and store shelves nationwide: From Starbucks, to CVS, to just about everywhere you look. Enter: the Beyond Burger, Beyond Meat’s juicy plant-based burger meaty enough to appear in meat aisles. And now, it’s hit menus at Alamo Drafthouse. The national movie theater chain is testing the meatless burger at all of …