Monday morning PSA: It’s time to put down that plateful of pig. In addition to clogging your arteries, processed meat may be giving you cancer. In a powerful new report released by a World Health Organization (WHO) group, scientists have concluded that processed meats like bacon and hot dogs cause cancer — and that other types of meat likely do …
For the third time in four years, Central Valley Meat, a dairy cow slaughterhouse in Hanford, California, was shut down by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). While the specific details are uncertain, it’s reported that local authorities were called to the scene to investigate “possible assault or battery,” and a statement from the USDA suggests that slaughter plant operations …
Need more proof that vegan eating keeps getting easier? In amazing news for vegans and meat-eaters alike, Quorn, the popular, UK-based maker of meat-free foods, will be rolling out new vegan products in the US starting in early 2016. COK has worked with several major food companies — including Morningstar Farms, Lightlife, and BOCA Foods — persuading them to reduce or eliminate …
From shrimp cocktail to sushi, seafood is a diverse category of foodstuffs. Lots of people on the plant-based path tend to resist abandoning these options, often assuming that fish and shellfish don’t feel pain. Sadly, science shows they do, and thanks to habitat destruction, overfishing, and by-catch issues, the worldwide appetite for seafood is ravaging our oceans, so it’s more important …
Scanning the shelves of your average Safeway or Kroger, it’s obvious that vegan foods have made their way into the mainstream. From Gardein to Daiya to Silk, plant-based brands are creating products that even the most traditional of eaters enjoy. This change in attitudes about meat, egg, and dairy alternatives has earned attention in a new, international report from Mintel, a …
Vegan Eggs: Too Good To Be True? Be it sunny side up, over easy or hard boiled — most of us grew up eating eggs in the morning. A breakfast, baking and binding staple, it seems like eggs are EVERYWHERE. Unfortunately, eggs are bad for human health; inhumane for hens and chicks; detrimental for the environment; and in increasingly short …
On October 3rd, more than 10,000 people joined us to celebrate the many joys of vegan eating at our 7th annual DC VegFest in the nation’s capital. Despite some rain and cloudy weather, the crowds were shining with smiles as they began lining up two hours early to get a free, fully-loaded commemorative tote bag! Kicking off the event with …
Fish are incredible animals. Sure, they may look and act differently than our cats and dogs at home, but new research continues to reveal that fish are complex, intelligent animals. We’ve already confirmed that these sea creatures are fully capable of feeling pain. And we know they use tools. But who would have guessed these animals can multitask, too? According …
Oct. 2017 UPDATE: In response to consumer demand, Starbucks now offers new vegan items in select stores. Read about the progress and find out how to get more vegan treats in your hometown. Starbucks was one of the first national coffee chains to offer soy milk, and in the past year, the company has also added coconut milk to its …