VegWeek 2026 is here! Last week in Atlanta, organizer Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN threw down at the Patagonia store with a VegWeek kickoff party that proved something we’ve always known: when you put delicious plant-based food in front of people, barriers dissolve. Plant-based sausage stuffed mushrooms. Vegan shrimp scampi bruschetta. Even the self-proclaimed picky eaters were blown away by …
WE ARE SUING. Animal Outlook just filed a lawsuit against Kroger and Ralphs for “humane-washing” and using these deceptive signs to trick shoppers into believing factory-farmed meat is higher quality than it actually is. Our investigation found Ralphs stores in California using signs like “Well Raised” and “No Antibiotics” over meat from some of the industry’s most notorious factory farming …
Last Monday on Bruinwalk, we challenged UCLA students to identify vegan athletes from a lineup. The prize? Free plant protein snacks from Gym Snack. (shoutout to them for the donation—these samples absolutely crushed). 🌱💪 Nearby, an Effective Altruism group was running a fundraiser—do one push-up, they donate 10 cents to your chosen charity. Our regional chapter leader, Zachary Krauss and …
🚨 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: …
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 …