Gordon Ramsay has welcomed vegan chef and Los Angeles food truck owner Chanel Goodson to compete on his new television show, Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars. The new series, which debuts on May 24, features a group of food and drink entrepreneurs competing for the celebrity chef’s $250,000 investment in their business. https://www.instagram.com/p/CqtVbMurB2M/ Goodson is no stranger to running a successful business. She reportedly worked in marketing for restaurants and food-delivery services before starting her business, Vegan AF, in her kitchen. Vegan AF now operates out of a hot-pink food truck ..read more

Los Angeles student Marielle Williamson was told by her high school that she could not share information critical of the dairy industry without also providing pro-dairy messaging. Now she’s suing the Los Angeles Unified School District and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for violating her First Amendment right to free speech. Williamson’s case was filed on her behalf by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), a nonprofit group of physicians, dietitians, and scientists who work with “policymakers, industry, the medical community, the media, and the public to create ..read more

Late Friday night in Hubbard, Ohio, roughly 200 panicked chickens were left stranded on an interstate highway when the 22 crates confining them fell from a truck. Luckily for the birds—who were likely headed for slaughter—the county dispatch called a local dog and cat shelter for help. It took The Healthy Hearts and Paws Project staff around two hours to safely gather all the chickens and bring them to the shelter. According to the organization’s president, Jason Cooke, “there were chickens, crates, and feathers all over the place right getting on the interstate.” Cooke explained: We are a do ..read more

Middle Eastern cuisine is a delicious and diverse culinary tradition that offers a wide variety of dishes that are vegan by default, which makes ordering them at a restaurant or following a recipe at home super easy. And with its emphasis on fresh ingredients, bold spices, and complex flavor combinations, Middle Eastern food has something to offer everybody—whether you are a seasoned vegan or just looking to eat more plant-based meals. Here are 12 of our favorite vegan Middle Eastern recipes: Tofu Shawarma Skewers Shawarma is a sandwich traditionally made with thin slices of meat (usually chi ..read more

Barnes & Noble is embracing Earth Month by launching vegan breakfast sandwiches at all 500 of its bookstores nationwide! The tasty new offering boasts Just Egg Folded, Violife’s gooey smoked provolone cheese, and aioli on a ciabatta roll. Bookstore aficionados can pick up the delicious plant-based sandwich, available for a limited time, starting April 10. Jason Arthur, senior cafe buyer for Barnes & Noble, stated: Expanding our menu to incorporate more vegan-friendly options for our customers has been a priority for our team, but equally important has been finding the right plant-bas ..read more

As temperatures warm, gentle showers cleanse the earth, and plant life bursts from the ground, we can come to only one conclusion: Spring has sprung. While comforting potato soups and vegetable stews got us through the winter, spring has many of us craving lighter, more colorful dishes. These nine plant-based recipes not only have refreshing spring flavors but are made from simple, affordable ingredients. Curried Tri-color Quinoa This delicious, colorful dish mixes tri-color quinoa with peanuts or cashews. All ingredients are easily accessible, and most can be stored for long periods. Vegan P ..read more

Did you know Mercy For Animals is on TikTok? It’s true! We post a range of compelling videos that are always informative, animal-centered, and compassionate. Here are five reasons you should follow us on TikTok! 1. Vegan Products, Recipes, and Restaurants  Our TikTok account is filled with delicious new plant-based products, tasty recipes, and even restaurant profiles. @mercyforanimals_us We got our hands on the new plant-based chicken sandwich from @Burger King!! The Impossible Chick’n Sandwich will be on menus in Cincinnati, Ohio for a limited time, but if the success of the chain’s I ..read more

Badass women are leading the charge against animal exploitation! In fact, data shows that women are more likely to be against animal experimentation, more likely to have companion animals, and less likely to abuse animals. Feminism has actually been linked to animal protection since the 1940s, when two prominent women’s suffrage campaigners lobbied the United Nations to give animals formal rights. In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ve compiled a list of 13 badass vegan women you should definitely follow on social media. Tabitha Brown https://www.instagram.com/p/CLh76RhFDk1/ With a mind-bo ..read more

Whether a veteran vegan, a newcomer, or just “veg-curious,” Mercy For Animals’ brand-new How to Eat Veg guide is for everyone! This comprehensive resource covers the “why” and “how” of eating more plants, making it easier than ever to add more animal-free meals to your routine. The “Why” There are many reasons to eat more plant-based foods, and our new How to Eat Veg guide touches on some of the biggest ones. The resource explains how many animals are slaughtered for food each year, breaking it down by species. It also provides insight on the abysmal conditions farmed animals endure during th ..read more

Chocolate giant Hershey has announced that it will release vegan Reese’s peanut butter cups nationally by the end of this month! The long-awaited treat is made with oats instead of dairy and is formulated to taste like traditional milk chocolate.  Hershey is known for its Reese’s chocolate, Hershey bars, Kisses, and many other familiar candies. On top of creating exciting vegan Reese’s peanut butter cups, the company also plans to release a plant-based chocolate Hershey bar with almonds and sea salt this April. Teal Liu, brand manager of Better For You at Hershey, said in a statement, “We ..read more