Fish are incredible animals. Sure, they may look and act differently than our cats and dogs at home, but new research continues to reveal that they are complex, intelligent animals. We’ve already confirmed that these sea creatures are fully capable of feeling pain. And we know they use tools. But who would have guessed these animals can multitask, too? According …
Campaign Update: Subway Testing All-Vegan Malibu Garden, Black Bean Subs
Malibu Garden, Black Bean sandwiches now available at select Subway locations in Los Angeles The hearty and healthy Malibu Garden patty is chock full of whole grains such as brown rice and rolled oats, plus veggies, and comes topped with a creamy vegan fire roasted tomato sauce. The protein-packed Black Bean patty contains brown rice, corn, bell peppers, cilantro and …
Cook Like a Top Chef — In Your Own Kitchen
Ever wish you could cook your favorite restaurant dishes at home? That’s exactly what Jamie Isabella Parker wanted to do when she began working on Best Vegan Recipes from North America’s Vegan-Serving Top Restaurants. Her quest across the continent required hundreds of miles of travel — and nearly as many bites of delicious vegan food from the world’s best chefs. Of course, …
White Castle Knows What Customers Crave: Veggie Sliders
Known for its slider hamburgers and made famous by movies such as Harold & Kumar, White Castle is a popular hamburger chain with locations throughout the South as well as in New York City. And it’s currently making headlines for testing out a new menu item at participating locations: Veggie sliders. What’s the veggie slider made of? The vegetable patty …
Hot off the Press: Fall 2014 Veg Guide to Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California is famous for its stars, beaches, and lucky for us, its status as a true mecca of vegan and vegetarian fare. And with Compassion Over Killing’s Fall 2014 edition of the Vegetarian Guide to Los Angeles, it’s easier than ever to find the best animal-friendly options in the “City of Angels!” Hot off the press, our handy 20-page guide, which …
World’s First Vegan Supermarket – Founder Shares His Story
Jan Bredack had hit a point in his life where he felt burnt out – he decided to turn everything around and start eating and living healthier. He became vegan in 2009, and opened up Veganz — one of the world’s only vegan supermarkets — in Berlin in 2011. “The decision to open a vegan supermarket came from a potpourri of …
Lean & Green Days: Philadelphia Public Schools to Promote Meat-Free Eating
The City of Brotherly Love keeps showing just how much love it has for heart-healthy food. This fall, Philadelphia Public Schools will introduce weekly Lean & Green Days, when schools across the city will encourage students to choose from a variety of meat-free options — including pasta with marinara sauce, veggie calzones, and bean burritos — on the menu. This …
Food Marketer Reveals Shameful Secrets for Selling Meat
Have you noticed that an increasing number of food products on the market tout claims such as “animal friendly,” “natural,” or “sustainable”? The industry knows that not only are some consumers eager to make more informed purchasing decisions, many of them are also willing to pay more for products they perceive to be more aligned with their values or concerns. …
Eating Less than One Egg a Day Increases Heart Disease and Diabetes Risk
No matter how they’re fried, scrambled, or whipped, eggs are “by far the number one source of cholesterol in the American diet,” with health consequences that may be even more severe than smoking. This is hardly new information. In fact, 20 years ago, the Federal Trade Commission engaged in legal action to stop the egg industry from claiming eggs had …