🚨 We just filed our first major lawsuit of 2026 ⚖️✊ On behalf of Plaintiff Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT) and alongside our co-counsel Richman Law & Policy, we just filed a consumer protection lawsuit against Panera Bread and its parent company, JAB Holding Company. This case represents exactly the kind of strategic legal action that can create systemic change …
Undercover investigations in factory farms are often dismissed as extreme or sensational. But what these investigations reveal is not an overstatement, it is the everyday reality inside an industry that operates largely out of public view. Even when undercover investigations are a hard watch, at the end of the day we’re only exposing the literal, real, unfiltered truth. Not exaggerating. …
Today we’re proud to announce the promotion of Jareb Gleckel—a fearless litigator, brilliant strategist, and unapologetic ally for farmed animals—to Director of Legal Advocacy at Animal Outlook. Jareb joined us from a background in commercial litigation and has already been designing the kinds of novel cases that change industry behavior and set legal precedent. Behind the scenes you’ll find him: …
When you see “seafood” on a menu, it’s often marketed as fresh, clean, and sustainable. But Animal Outlook’s groundbreaking salmon investigation revealed a grotesque reality—one your choices can help change. What Our Salmon Investigation Revealed Animal Outlook conducted the first-ever undercover exposé of salmon aquaculture in the U.S. Our investigator worked inside Cooke Aquaculture, supplying the True North Seafood brand. …
🍷🧀 This weekend proved once again that delicious food speaks louder than labels. Our incredible regional chapter leader Kristine M. organized a vegan cheese and wine pairing at a Northern California vineyard, and the results were nothing short of transformative. Huge thanks to Rebel Cheese for donating ten incredible cheeses and offering discounts on more—their generosity made this event possible. …
Last Wednesday, more than a dozen passionate advocates gathered on the steps of the LA County Courthouse to send a clear message: Manning Beef must never again operate as a slaughterhouse. With the facility heading to auction, we stood together to ensure any prospective buyers understood the depth of community opposition to resuming slaughter operations. Our voices rang out for …
We’re hiring a changemaker to transform farms AND futures. Picture this: A former poultry barn now growing fresh lettuce. Farmers finding new purpose. Communities getting healthier food. This isn’t a dream—it’s happening RIGHT NOW in Alabama. Riley Creek Farms just proved what’s possible. After two years working with our Farm Transitions program, they’ve completely reimagined their business. No more factory …
We’re deeply grateful to all who participated in our recent supporter survey. Your thoughtful responses provide crucial guidance as we refine Animal Outlook’s strategies for maximum impact on behalf of animals. We’re delighted to share key discoveries from the survey and outline how your feedback is directly influencing our work moving forward. What drives our community First and foremost, what …
Animal Outlook recently joined forces with leading environmental and animal protection organizations to submit critical comments to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), demanding they maintain greenhouse gas reporting requirements for factory farms—the same facilities that emit more methane than 27 EU countries combined. Here’s what most people don’t know: The largest meat and dairy corporations are emitting greenhouse gases …