Meat substitutes have hit the mainstream. No longer limited to the back shelves of supermarkets, consumers are buying plant-based alternatives at a record rate. According to a new report from Markets and Markets, the marketplace for meat alternatives will hit a whopping $5.17 billion by 2020. In 2015, the market stood at $3.8 billion, so it’s predicted to grow by nearly …
Yesterday, a federal judge sentenced Jesse “Babe” Amaral, Jr, the owner of Rancho Feeding Corp, a California-based slaughter plant, to one year and a day in prison followed by two years of supervised release. This sentence was handed down after he pleaded guilty to conspiring to violate the Federal Meat Inspection Act. It was two years ago that Rancho Feeding …
This Valentine’s Day, you can show your sweetheart just how much you care by whipping up a delicious — and nutritious — homemade treat! Your loved ones will melt over this surprisingly simple yet delightfully decadent Chocolate Avocado Pudding. This special Valentine’s recipe (below) is from our good friends at Lighter who are always sharing creative ways to make it easy for …
The world was inspired by the story of Freddie, a young cow who courageously escaped a live meat market in Queens, NY — then went trotting about the city while passers-by posted photos to Instagram. Named for Queen’s (the band) frontman Freddie Mercury, the blessed bovine is now living the good life at New York’s Skylands Animal Sanctuary & Rescue. About a …
If there’s one question that follows plant-based eaters like the plague, it’s this: BUT WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR PROTEIN? While that question may earn the ultimate eye-roll from a long-term vegan, it’s understandable why people keep on asking. After all, popular wisdom (and the food pyramid) has long suggested that animal products are the only source of the amino acids we need. That’s …
For ice cream lovers, Ben & Jerry’s is the holy grail of decadent dessert delights. Known for its mouthwatering flavor combos and catchy concepts (The Tonight Dough, anyone?), the ever-popular ice creamery has earned a cult following for a very good reason: it knows its way around a pint. Vegans, however, have been out of luck when it comes to …
For sports fans, this is a seriously suspenseful week. With the big game just days away, athletes are practicing, odds are being calculated, and fields are being prepped for play. (We’re referring, of course, to the Puppy Bowl. It’s Team Ruff against Team Fluff … who’ll take the lead?! The anticipation is killing us.) Whether you’re tuning in to watch fluffy pups or human players this …
Hellmann’s has announced the release of an eggless “Carefully Crafted Dressing & Sandwich Spread” — a vegan “mayo.” The product is due to hit store shelves later this month. This comes in the wake of Unilever’s (the parent company of Hellmann’s brand) 2014 attack on plant-based mayo maker Hampton Creek. Unilever filed suit claiming the company’s Just Mayo product was mislabeled because it doesn’t …
Have you been looking for new leather-free shoes, eco-friendly clothing, or cruelty-free personal care products? Or maybe you’re still thinking about what to get your loved ones for Valentine’s Day (reminder: it’s Sun., Feb 14!)? The popular online all-vegan store TheVegetarianSite.com carries everything you’ll need – from cookbooks and candy bars to shoes and shampoo. You’ll even find a Valentine’s Day gift …