COK’s Patrik Baboumian Video Selected for Animal Film Festival

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Lights, camera, compassion! Compassion Over Killing’s video featuring vegan fitness star Patrik Baboumian, has been officially selected to be in the 2018 Animal Film Festival on February 17! Patrik, one of the world’s strongest men,  shares his story, including how his love of all animals moved him to become built by a healthy plant-based diet. This is COK’s second consecutive …

Tyson CEO on Vegan Protein: “If You Can’t Beat Them, Join Them”

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Just a day after Compassion Over Killing released a gut-wrenching new investigation of Tyson Foods and a petition asking Tyson, among other requests, to shift toward vegan proteins, the nation’s largest chicken producer did just that: increasing its investment in plant-based company, Beyond Meat. Even Tyson’s CEO, Tom Hayes, seems to know protein is moving toward a vegan future. When asked …

Vegan Food a Top Social Media Trend

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Vegan is in demand! Major food retailers and chains, from Starbucks to TGI Fridays, are responding to the consumer call for plant-based dishes by serving up options. You can see plant-based’s popularity all over social media, too. When it comes to food, people are sharing the love and showing that they like animal-free! Pinterest just released its top 100 trends for 2018, …

Consumer Demand = Beyond Burger at 460+ TGI Fridays

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After testing the meatless Beyond Burger in Boston and seeing demand from diners for this plant-based patty, TGI Fridays is now adding it to the menu at 465 locations by January 2018! More and more consumers are going beyond meat when they order food. In fact, plant-based dining was recently named the 2018 trend of the year by international restaurant consultant firm …

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VIDEO: Meet Smart & Social Turkeys

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Did you know that turkeys recognize each over by voice? These remarkable birds are curious, social, and playful. Yet, approximately 46 million of them will be killed for Thanksgiving alone. Watch our new video below to learn a few fun facts about turkeys, and why we should give them something to be thankful for by leaving them off our holiday …

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Celebrate Compassion: Easy Vegan Thanksgiving Feast

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This Thanksgiving, let’s give turkeys something to be thankful for – compassionate cooking. Sadly, around 45 million turkeys are slaughtered each year for Thanksgiving alone. During this time of gratitude, we can all help these smart and social birds by leaving them off our holiday tables. Thankfully, there are so many delicious plant-based options available for your compassionate celebration. Here are …

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An Easy Feast for Your Vegan Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving is nearly here, and sadly, nearly 46 million turkeys will be killed for this holiday alone. The good news this November is that it’s easier than ever to opt for kind, compassionate alternatives that are just as delicious and will impress every eater celebrating at your Thanksgiving table. Here are some of our favorite vegan recipes for a Thanksgiving feast …

Report: Dairy Industry Fights Soaring Plant-Based Milk Sales

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A new report from research firm Packaged Facts says that consumers are increasingly ditching dairy. “Per capita consumption of fluid milk beverages decreased by close to 22% from 2000 to 2016. Through the same period, consumption of non-dairy…milk alternatives has increased by triple digits,” writes Packaged Facts. The firm reports that shoppers are choosing plant-based milks because of “health concerns” …

Starbucks: ‘Consumers are Asking’ for Plant-Based Options

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You’ve joined Compassion Over Killing and Jane Velez-Mitchell in asking Starbucks for vegan foods, and the coffee chain is responding with new menu items — from a protein-packed lentil bowl to a new cupcake! The addition of these vegan offerings, along with multiple dairy-free milks for coffee, are the result of demand from thousands and thousands of compassionate consumers, and …