3 Signs Plant-Based is the Future of Food

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Meatless has not gone mainstream, featured on store shelves and restaurant menus across the nation and around the globe. And while vegan eating soars, more and more consumers are ditching dairy and meat. Here are 3 signs that the future of food is in plants, and the food industry is taking note: World’s largest food company invests in plants: Plant-based options are …

How to Keep Warm (and Warm Animals’ Hearts) this Fall

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Thanks to a cozy selection of animal friendly outerwear hitting the markets each season, you no longer have to rely on wool or down jackets to keep you warm. There’s plenty of stylish vegan clothes that’ll keep you warm and help save animals! Mainstream winter apparel has been straying away from fur and feathers, and COK is here to deliver …

5 Innovative New Vegan Cheeses That’ll Make You Drool

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Times have totally changed. Vegan cheese is in demand, as the dairy-free industry has gained major credibility with cheese-lovers the world over. These days, you can find everything from ricotta to blue to brie — all without the cruelty and waste of the dairy industry. So if you’re a can’t get enough cheese, here are five innovative new vegan cheeses that’ll …

Plant-Based Beyond Burger Hits Meat Aisles at Kroger

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Plant-based foods are everywhere, from Starbucks to even Google, and stores like CVS are stocking their shelves with healthier meatless options. Food delivery site Grubhub says it’s seen a 19% jump in vegan orders just in the first half of 2017! With all this demand for animal-free options, it’s no wonder that the 100% plant-based Beyond Burger is the hottest thing on …

Google Going for Lower Carbon Footprint with Plant-Based Lunches

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Plant-based foods have already become a huge hit with Google employees. The company teamed up with Chopt Creative Salad Company on a fresh “veggie lab” in California, a vegetable-packed menu on Google’s New York campus, and more. Now Google is searching for a lower carbon footprint by offering even more eco-friendly plant-based food choices to its team and serving less meat. …

Grubhub: Vegan Orders Increased by 19% in 2017

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People want vegan grub! Luckily, not only can you find delicious plant-based options in stores and restaurants nationwide, but it’s also easier than ever to get vegan foods delivered right to your door. From meal delivery services like Veestro (psst: Get an exclusive Veestro discount when you join COK’s monthly giving program, Compassion Crew by July 31, 2017!) and the …

5 Super-Easy Ways for Pre-Vegans to Start Making the Transition

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If you’re into the idea of eating more plants and fewer animals — but don’t know where to start — rest easy; we’re here to help. Transitioning to a veg-strong diet is easier, more fun, and more delicious, than you might think! Here are five super-easy ways for pre-vegans to start making the switch: https://www.instagram.com/p/BVuZINQlxmn/?taken-by=ripplefoods&hl=en Switch to non-dairy butter and …

Campaign Progress: Starbucks Debuts Protein-Packed Vegan Bowl!

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Thanks to a campaign by Compassion Over Killing and Jane Velez-Mitchell, and thousands of requests from compassionate coffee consumers like you, Starbucks has offered dairy-free milks — almond, soy, and coconut! — for beverages, and added vegan sides, snacks, and a breakfast option. But COK and our supporters have continued urging Starbucks to add hearty, filling, vegan foods — and the chain, …