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Slutty Vegan is Bringing its Famous Fast Food to NYC this Spring
Brooklyn residents will soon be able to get their hands on the chain’s mouthwatering, plant-based burgers and more, as Slutty Vegan debuts its first New York City outpost.
Africa’s First Precision Fermentation Company To Create Animal-Free Dairy
Start-up De Novo’s innovative fermentation process can produce the identical milk proteins found in cow’s milk and create the likes of ice cream, yogurt, and cheese - all without using a cow.
Here's How You Can Help Animals Caught in the Ukraine Crisis
Please support these important organizations who are helping Ukraine’s animals in need.
American Eagles Face Widespread Poisoning By Lead Pollution
Ammunition from hunters is driving the problem, as eagles eat shot and discarded carcasses that contain tiny lead balls from used bullets.
Billie Eilish Takes To Capitol Hill To Support Plant-Based School Meals
The Grammy award-winning artist was among prominent figures and representatives advocating for a new bill to help schools serve healthy, climate-friendly meals.
Former Nestle Dairy Supplier to be Prosecuted for Multiple Counts of Animal Cruelty
After a grueling investigation and lengthy three-year legal battle by Animal Outlook, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania has ordered the DA to prosecute the dairy mega-farm.
Cultivated Seafood Company Wildtype Raises $100M from Investors including Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos
The cultured salmon company (real salmon grown from cells) has announced the completion of a $100 million Series B funding round, the largest ever for cultivated seafood.
The Cost of Cheap Chicken Exposed in New York Times Video
The footage, documented by Mercy for Animals, reveals the terrible truth of what chickens experience on factory farms.
Plant-Based Chicken Brand, TiNDLE Raises Record $100M and Launches in the US
Now available nationwide, the vegan chicken has attracted unprecedented Series A funding from investors including Paul McCartney.
Whale 'Highways' Are Being Destroyed by the Fishing Industry
Whales are facing ‘alarming threats’ from fishing gear and ghost nets, a new WWF report warns.
Fungi-Based Calamari Fries to Hit the U.S. Market This Year
The animal-free calamari is the first commercial food product from alt-seafood startup, Aqua Cultured Foods.
Sia Invests in Cultured Meat for Dogs and Cats
The award-winning musician and dedicated animal advocate has become an investor and advisor for Bond Pet Foods to help create a “cruelty-free future for all animals."
Chimpanzees Spotted Using Crushed Insects to Treat Each Other’s Wounds
Scientists have observed wild chimpanzees applying crushed insects to the wounds of themselves and others, including a mother chimpanzee treating her son’s injured foot.
Crocodile Finally Freed From Tire Stuck Around Her Neck After 5 Years
The female saltwater crocodile has been rescued after living with a wheel tire around her neck for over half a decade.
You Can Now Buy Luluemon’s Mushroom Leather Bags
The vegan bags are made from Mylo, a sustainable, animal-free leather alternative.
Progress! Federal Protections Restored to Gray Wolves
The “monumental victory” will see gray wolves across most of the continental United States regain federal protections, with campaigners hoping that wolves in the Northern Rockies will be next.
Shark Fishing in Hawaiian Waters is Now Banned
Hawaii has become the first U.S. state to make it illegal to capture, entangle, or kill any species of shark.
Americans Projected to Eat 160 Million Vegan Chicken Wings on Super Bowl Sunday
With the Super Bowl just days away, new data reveals that more than ten million Americans are expected to ditch animal-based chicken wings in favor of plant-based alternatives.
Dolce & Gabbana Becomes the Latest Fashion House to Ditch Animal Fur
The luxury brand will stop using animal fur in its collections starting this year in favor of ethical and eco-conscious alternatives.
“Vegan Fridays” Launch in New York Schools
An estimated 1.1 million school children will be eating plant-based meals as part of the new initiative to tackle the country’s health crisis.
