With requests pouring in from compassionate coffee consumers looking for animal-friendly options, Starbucks has taken several positive steps, including being one of the first US coffee chains to offer soy milk. Compassion Over Killing (COK) has been urging the company to take next steps by adding vegan foods to its menu, via our Change.org petition we launched with Jane Velez-Mitchell. After hearing from …
6 Vegan Versions of Your Favorite Fast Foods
Vegan food isn’t all salads, hummus and tofu. Most vegans love junk food as much as the next person (french fries, anyone?!). And fast food is the perfect example; who doesn’t crave that drive-through deliciousness every once in awhile? Fast food chains are adding plant-based options and vegan ordering guides, there are also plenty of DIY recipes you can whip up at …
“Proud” of Your Product, Big Dairy? Call it “Cow Milk!”
With each generation drinking less milk than the previous one and investigations repeatedly exposing cruelty to cows, Big Dairy has been looking pretty desperate. The industry’s crying over spilled milk (literally dumping millions of overproduced gallons), attempting to squash soaring almond milk sales, and even killing cows to illegally inflate milk prices. And, amidst this dairy decline, the industry has been trying to churn the FDA into a frenzy …
CA Egg Farm Slapped with Cruelty Charges for Violating Prop 2
Time and again, Compassion Over Killing has cracked open the truth behind egg industry cruelty, from our undercover investigations, to getting misleading “Animal Care Certified” labels removed from cartons, and our continued efforts to protect both hens and consumers. In the first charges against an egg farm for violations of California’s Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act (known as “Prop 2”), …
It’s Girl Scout Cookie Season! Try These Vegan Options
One of the best things about a new year is the kickoff of Girl Scout cookie season. Intrepid young women across the country set out to sell totally delicious baked goods — and all in the name of helping girls develop confidence, courage, and character. And the best part? Girl Scouts’ vegan cookie options get more impressive every year! So plant-based eaters can chow …
Hormel Cruelty Exposed Again
Hormel horrors continue to be brought to light. Compassion Over Killing’s gut-wrenching video, released in late 2015, has gone viral, viewed by millions and sparking international headlines. The undercover footage revealed egregious animal abuses at exclusive Hormel supplier Quality Pork Processors (QPP), including: animals being beaten, shocked, dragged – all out of view of federal government inspectors sick and injured pigs, known …
3 Rescued Cows Who’ll Make You Swear Off Steak
Cows are incredible creatures. One look into their long-lashed eyes, and it’s love at first sight for most people who meet them. And cute looks aren’t their only asset. Cows are social and intelligent. They form close friendships, choose who they prefer to spend time with, and even hold grudges! They’re smart, and enjoy solving problems. Cows are doting mothers, and …
It’s Easy to Veganize Super Bowl Sunday!
Whether you’re cheering for the Atlanta Falcons or the New England Patriots this weekend, we know for many of us Super Bowl Sunday is really all about the food. Did you know it’s the second-biggest eating day of the year? And just like on Thanksgiving, there are tons of delicious vegan options that will score a touchdown with all your hungry party guests. The …
Vegan Meals That’ll Keep You Warm When the Temperature Drops
Wintertime was made for comfort food. Chilly temps and flurries falling offer the perfect excuse to curl up with some warm, fulfilling eats. While traditional cold weather dishes may be heavy on the meat and dairy, there are plenty of vegan options that are just as hearty and comforting as their animal product alternatives. So here are six of our favorite …