The last two episodes of HBO’s “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” showed in chilling and vivid detail how abuses in animal agribusiness cause animal suffering and environmental devastation as well as human illness, injury, and death.
VICTORY: Beyond Meat Signs Supply Deal With McDonald’s
McDonald’s to introduce plant-based line, signs supply deal with Beyond Meat, indicating significant progress in mainstreaming veganism.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Adopts Veg Diet In Memory of Tommy Raskin
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced she would adopt a vegetarian diet for Lent in memory of Tommy Raskin, and wants others to join her.
How Big Dairy Duped The New York Times
NYT Asks: Is Dairy Farming Cruel to Cows? We’ve Known the Answer for Years. Last October, we released a heartbreaking undercover investigation exposing horrific abuses of mother cows and their calves. Recently, The New York Times published an article highlighting our investigation, asking: “Is Dairy Farming Cruel to Cows?” Our answer: Unequivocally, yes. But Big Dairy’s PR machine spun the …
Lawsuit Claims Tyson Foods Supervisors Bet on COVID-19 Positive Results
Slaughterhouses are breeding grounds for disease, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, communities around slaughterhouses and factory farms are being decimated by the virus. But instead of closing down, slowing lines or providing adequate personal protective equipment, Tyson Foods managers are taking bets on how many workers will test positive for the deadly virus. In a lawsuit filed in November, the …
The Truth About Turkeys
Turkeys are smart, sensitive and curious birds. Sadly, nearly 300 million are slaughtered each year.
McDonald’s Announces Meatless “McPlant” Line
Following pressure from Animal Outlook with support from other animal advocacy groups, McDonald’s announced that it is developing a line of plant-based meat called “McPlant.” Despite previous trials of Beyond Meat in some Canada locations, McDonald’s will make this new line in-house. McPlant could consist of plant-based burgers and nuggets. The global chain has offered plant-based products in other markets. …
USDA: Fine Superior Farms for Botched Animal Handling at Slaughterhouse
Animal Outlook pens a letter to the USDA requesting that the agency fine Superior Farms for violating a 2019 consent decree.
Undercover Investigator Goes Public to Reveal Animal Cruelty on California Dairy Farm
“Dead on arrival” dairy is failing cows–and failing with consumers San Jacinto, CA — October 8, 2020 — After a two-year career working undercover inside several factory farms, Animal Outlook investigator Erin Wing now reveals her identity, stepping out of the shadows to shine a light on the stomach-churning horrors she witnessed at her most recent — and last — …