Industry Changes

Veganuary 2025 is everywhere as the January challenge encourages millions to try a plant-based diet to help reverse climate change, improve their health and stop animal suffering Los Angeles, January 9th, 2025 — What started as a humble kitchen table conversation in 2013 has transformed into an international movement.

After PETA & Switch4Good Demand Change, Starbucks Drops Surcharge for Vegan Milks! Hollywood, California – October 30th, 2024 – In what can only be described as a game-changing victory for the vegan/animal rights movement, Starbucks has agreed to drop the surcharge it has charged for vegan milks in U.S.

At the 5th annual Vegan Fashion Week, the celebration of ethically sourced, cruelty-free, and sustainable fashion reached new heights. Los Angeles, California, July 14th, 2024 – Held in Los Angeles, this event showcased designers dedicated to creating beautiful and innovative clothing without harming animals or the planet.

Beyond Meat 4.0 aims to redefine plant-based meat with improved health benefits, sustainability, and richer taste, marking a significant milestone in the company’s journey to become a global protein powerhouse. Hollywood, California, July 8th, 2024 – Ethan Brown, Founder, President, and CEO of Beyond Meat, proudly introduces Beyond 4.0, the culmination of over three years of meticulous research and development.

Celebrities, including Moby, have endorsed The Plant Based Treaty’s Safe and Just Report launched at a press conference in Dubai during COP28’s Food, Agriculture and Water Day. December 11th, 2023 — Dubai, UAE — The Plant Based Treaty’s Safe and Just Report represents an urgent demand that the world’s governments change their current approach to food systems by moving past what organizers describe as “carbon tunnel vision” which ignores animal agriculture’s substantial role in climate change.

The New FDA Modernization Act, eliminating the Food and Drug Administration’s requirement that new drugs be tested on animals, has been now signed into law. Los Angeles, December 26, 2022 2:30pm — After a long-fought campaign by a coalition of animal protection organizations, The FDA Modernization Act 2.0 has now become law, passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate and signed into law by the President of the United States as part of the omnibus spending bill. Supporters are declaring this the most crucial milestone for the anti-vivisection movement ever, as it removes its biggest obstacle: U.S.

Could cultured meat be the solution we’ve been waiting for? Indianapolis, Indiana, December 17 1 pm By Carrie Woods Plant-based meat alternatives, also known as faux meats, are skyrocketing in popularity. with huge chains from Burger King to Panda Express offering plant-based alternatives to meat-based menu items.