Last night, Minnesota’s Austin Daily Herald reported that the USDA temporarily shut down Quality Pork Products (QPP) for humane handling violations. Based in Austin, MN, QPP is an exclusive Hormel supplier that was the center of an investigation released this past fall. It operates under a controversial USDA-approved pilot program known as HIMP, which allows for fewer government inspectors on site …
USDA: Halt high-speed slaughter expansion In an effort led by Congresswomen Rosa DeLauro (CT) and Louise Slaughter (NY), a bi-partisan group of 60 members of congress signed a powerfully-worded letter to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack urging the federal agency to delay the potential expansion of HIMP, a dangerous reduced-inspection, high-speed pig slaughter pilot program. The USDA previously said that its decision would come …
The new U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans are officially out — and health experts aren’t happy. Despite overwhelming evidence that heavy meat consumption contributes to heart disease, premature death, and cancer, the guidelines are conspicuously quiet about cutting back consumption. Sadly, these rules impact school meal programs, public nutrition efforts, and even food labels — so they influence the health of millions of Americans. Many leading …
Move over meat and cheese, veggies are taking center stage plate in 2016. Trend lists by publications, research orgs, and major media outlets are all listing veggies as a top food trend for the new year. Plants are rising in popularity at fast casual eateries, in the kitchens of top tier chefs, on supermarket shelves, and everywhere else food is found. QSR (Quick …
It’s no secret that there are more women than men in the world of animal advocacy. Did you know that 79 percent of vegans in the US are women? Why aren’t more men embracing a healthier, kinder, and more sustainable plant-based diet? Clearly women aren’t the only ones who care about these important issues. Sadly, the stereotypical view of masculinity tends to label behaviors like fighting, …
Update: Though Wendy’s has discontinued the black bean burger, Ontario locations are now trialing the plant-based “Plantiful Burger” Plants are finding their way onto menus everywhere, and fast food joints are no exception, with Panera, Taco Bell and Subway turning their attention to veg-friendly options. Now, Wendy’s is on board. Last year, Wendy’s launched a black bean burger menu option at two locations, …
As we look back at 2015, celebrating our 20th anniversary, we’re incredibly grateful to all of our supporters, like you. Your dedication and generosity is the driving force behind our successes for animals – from our hard-hitting investigations generating international media coverage to persuading corporations to reduce their use of animal ingredients and add more vegan options. With so much …
Have you ever thought that giving up meat means giving up those hearty flavors and textures that you’re used to? Maybe you’ve heard that old vegetarian stereotype about “rabbit food” and wonder “How am I ever supposed to fill up on lettuce and celery?” (But seriously, does The 300 Pound Vegan look like he shares a diet with a tiny little …
According to an important new ruling by the Food and Drug Administration, it turns out that Just Mayo made without eggs is, well … it still can be called mayo. And while this may not have been a debate in most consumers’ minds, the egg industry has been scrambling to thwart the success of Just Mayo, a popular plant-based (egg-free) …