Just Mayo is still mayo, says FDA According to a new ruling by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Just Mayo, which is made without eggs, can still be called mayo. And while this may not have been a debate in most consumers’ minds, the egg industry has tried to thwart the success of this popular plant-based product that has …
Back in his Mr. Olympia days, Arnold Schwarzenegger was all about the meat. But the Governator has gotten way wiser with age. These days, the actor slash politician is no fan of animal agriculture; he’s well aware of the industry’s devastating impacts, and isn’t afraid to talk about it. As part of his attendance at the Paris climate talks this week, he publicly suggested …
Dairy-free demand is on the rise. TCBY now serves dairy-free yogurt and Dunkin’ now offers almond milk; even Ben & Jerry’s just announced that it’s introducing a vegan almond milk ice cream in 2016. According to a new report by Markets and Markets, the non-dairy market is growing — and fast. Plant-based alternatives are projected to reach a whopping $19.5 billion …
Beyond Meat welcomes former McDonald’s CEO The last few weeks have seen meatless eating go more mainstream than ever. Panera announced more veg-friendly options, Guinness discontinued the use of fish bladders in its beer-making process, and now this: Former McDonald’s CEO Don Thompson has joined forces with a vegan company. Beyond Meat, a California-based start-up changing the face of the …
Popular fast-casual chain Panera Bread is jumping on the plant-based bandwagon. The eatery, known for its healthier alternatives to typical fast food, announced that it’s rolling out more veg-friendly options, in addition to committing to adopting animal welfare initiatives such as switching to cage-free eggs by 2020. “We know that guests are increasingly seeking plant-based proteins for personal health reasons and/or …
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 …
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 …
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 …
COK’s brave undercover investigators are on an immensely important mission: to expose the truth about farmed animal abuse. They are our only eyes and ears into the secret and very dark world of factory farming, and they’re the animals’ only hope of shining a bright light on the hidden horrors they’re forced to endure everyday. Our powerful investigations have garnered award-winning …