It’s been one year since headlines around the world blared the scandal about unwitting Britons dined on hamburgers, meatballs, or other beef products that turned out to actually be horse meat. This incident caused so much outrage at the time that it was soon after reported that consumers in the United Kingdom were eating less meat, and 6% of Britons knew someone who became vegetarian in response to the scandal.
It’s hard to believe that nearly two years have passed since we first told you about The Vegg, an all-vegan egg yolk replacer that looks, smells, and taste like eggs! Developed on a small budget with big dreams, the product is now sold worldwide, in more than 17 countries!
What better way to brighten up your winter days than indulging in some new mouthwatering vegan products? Whether from well-established vegan brands or new companies, these top COK selections will make your taste buds — and the animals — sing for joy!
Our popular and informative web guide to vegetarian and vegan eating — TryVeg.com — just got a makeover!
Looking back at 2013, we hope you’re as inspired as we are by all of the accomplishments your dedication and support made possible! Now, as we look forward to 2014, we’re excited by the opportunities for progress – and we hope you’ll help us keep the momentum throughout the year.
Could meat be the new smoking? Will we someday have school programs dedicated to warning children about the health hazards of eating meat — similar to those that currently warn about the effects of smoking? That day might not be too far away.
As 2013 winds down, we’re looking back at just how inspiring the year has been for Compassion Over Killing and for farmed animals — and we’re looking forward to an even more productive 2014!
Last week, Domino’s Pizza in Israel announced it was responding to customer requests by adding a vegan pizza option to its menus. This week, some grocery stores in India are kicking meat to the curb.
Will future generations look back and wonder why our society raised, killed, and ate animals? A recent article in UK’s Guardian — “Peak meat: is animal consumption falling out of style in the US?” — implies we just might see that starting to happen.
