Trader Joe’s seems to be everyone’s favorite grocery store. In addition to its relaxed and beachy atmosphere, the selection of amazing vegan options continues to grow. Vegan Caesar Dressing If you find yourself missing classic caesar salad, this dressing is the perfect option for you. It’s made with simple yet delicious ingredients and has that tangy caesar taste you know …
Top 10 Up And Coming Vegan-Friendly U.S. Cities
The U.S. is full of up and coming cities that offer flourishing job opportunities, great social scenes and possibly the most important, fantastic food. When deciding to move to a new city or explore the one you’re currently in, food and restaurant variety seems to be a driving factor in the decision making process. As more people become aware of …
Beyond Meat Launches Vegan Chicken Tenders
Big news: Beyond Meat has unveiled its newest product, vegan chicken tenders. Largely known for its Beyond Burger, the company has also branched out to create meat-free alternatives including meatballs and sausages. Beyond Meat’s number-one competitor, Impossible Foods, has matched Beyond’s efforts with its line of beef products. However, Beyond is creating serious differentiation as they venture into the world …
From Bad to Worse: The Rise of GMO Salmon
In 2015, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved AquaBounty Technologies to sell its genetically modified (GMO) “AquAdvantage” salmon in the U.S., making it the first GMO animal to be approved for sale to U.S. consumers. After the first “harvest” of AquAdvantage in May, the first shipments of GMO salmon were sent to restaurants in eastern U.S. states in June. …
Our Favorite Vegan Food Trucks Across the U.S.
The vegan movement continues to grow and spread across America. As the plant-based movement gains momentum, vegan food is becoming more widespread and convenient – so convenient that you can even get your vegan meals on wheels. Here, we map out our favorite vegan food trucks across the country. The Void Boise, Idaho The Void offers many fast food favorites …
A Word on Vegan & Cruelty-Free Products
When it comes to beauty product labels, “vegan” or “cruelty-free” can be confusing for the everyday consumer. Many people want to make the most ethically sound shopping decision they can, but sometimes, don’t even know where to begin. Put simply, cruelty free means that the product was not tested on animals. Vegan, on the other hand, means that the product …
Four Meaningful Legal Victories For Farmed Animals
July 28, 2021 update: On July 28, 2021, Animal Outlook and our coalition partners achieved another courtroom victory for farmed animals. The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit rejected another challenge from the meat industry to California’s Proposition 12, a law that bans the intensive confinement of egg-laying hens, mother pigs and calves used for veal. In …
Top Five Misconceptions About Fish & Seafood
The aquaculture and fishing industries have have historically flown under the radar with regard to animal cruelty as many people don’t think of fish as animals like cows or pigs. However, with the recent release of the groundbreaking documentary Seaspiracy, and an overall growing concern for climate change and ocean protection, the truth about these industries is beginning to come …
Our Legal Advocacy Interns & Externs: In Their Own Words
Each law school semester — spring, summer and fall — Animal Outlook’s Legal Advocacy Program hosts two to four law students as externs or interns to work with us using the legal system to fight the systemic injustices of factory farming. Our interns and externs work under the direct supervision of our attorneys and play a vital role, contributing meaningful …