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. …

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, …

CVS Stores Spotlight Healthier Vegan Foods

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CVS knows that people want plants, and in an effort to spotlight healthier foods, the convenience store has made it even finding vegan options even more convenient. The chain added a whole host of new options to store shelves for healthier grab-and-go snack choices. As part of a series of upgrades, the popular chain is offering plant-based eats, including many under its …

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QSR: How to Improve Your Restaurant? “Invite Vegans”

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Vegan options are in demand, and restaurants and fast-food chains are taking note! For example: White Castle just served up a second vegan slider, and the world’s first 24-hour vegan drive-thru is coming right up. In fact, plant-based was named one of 2017’s top global food trends — and even the CEO of Tyson Foods has said plant-based demand is outpacing meat. …

8 Vegan Chocolates That’ll Make Your Life Complete

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Who doesn’t have a sweet tooth for chocolate? And going vegan doesn’t mean you have to give up your favorite treat; there are plenty of dairy-free options to satisfy your chocolate craving! Next time you need a delicious dessert, here are eight of our favorites: Whaddayalove Chocolates Unicorn Sparkle Bar This uber-sparkly treat is the newest creation from Whaddyalove Chocolates. …

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Here’s Why You Have the Power to Protect the Environment

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Today is World Environment Day, and planet Earth is facing plenty of threats, with more challenges undoubtedly ahead. The good news is you don’t need to be a politician or a cape-wearing superhero to enact change. Each one of us has the power to help protect the planet we all call home. That’s why Animal Outlook launched the Plant-Powered Planet Protectors (P4), …