January Progress
The ’20s kicked off with the announcement of a major chicken chain’s monumental animal welfare policy that could end some of the most egregious abuse for tens of millions of animals each year and influence other restaurants to follow suit.
And did someone say “vegan cake”? A well-known coffee shop in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, introduced several plant-based menu items—including cake—after talks with Mercy For Animals staff in Mexico.
Popeyes became the first major fast-food chicken chain to commit to eliminating the worst suffering for chickens across its U.S. and Canadian supply chains. This historic commitment, which will impact tens of millions of chickens every year, came about through conversations with Mercy For Animals.
Popeyes’ policy change will end some of the cruelest practices:
McDonald’s, take note and take action.
Jennifer and Rodney Barrett were once chicken farmers and cattle ranchers. Now they’re in the process of converting their barns to mushroom-growing houses. And the cattle remaining on their land will spend their days grazing in green fields and never be taken to slaughter. The Mercy For Animals video team captured their touching story in a new video bound to pull at heartstrings.
Popeyes, Zoës Kitchen, Saladworks, and Thrive Market committed to ending the worst forms of abuse in their chicken supply chains. Mercy For Animals collaborated with other organizations to persuade these companies to make the change.
Mokai Pastries, a renowned coffee shop in San Luis Potosí, also announced a ban on cages for hens in its egg supply chain. Additionally, the shop can now create plant-based versions of any cake on the menu.
Clara y Ema, a restaurant chain in Mexico, agreed to ban cages from its egg supply chain and committed to adding vegan meals to the menu by the end of next year.
AM PM, the second-largest franchise chain in Brazil, committed to no longer using eggs from caged hens in unpackaged prepared food. The company has 2,493 locations in the country and is the first convenience store chain in Brazil to commit to cage-free.
Mexico: 2
Brazil: 1
United States: 4
Canada: 1
The lower the demand for meat, dairy, and eggs, the fewer animals will be born into misery at factory farms. Mercy For Animals works to decrease demand by partnering with major institutions in Mexico and Brazil, such as schools and local governments, to reduce meat, dairy, and eggs served by at least 20 percent.
Brazil: 6,900
Mexico: 1,200
Brazil: 329,400
Mexico: 77,100
We believe that the world’s mightiest institutions will heed the call to reform when it comes from powerful and interconnected communities. That’s why our supporters are so important. And in January, Mercy For Animals activists hosted 18 actions!
Brazil: 81
Mexico: none this month
United States: 3
Brazil: 17
Mexico: none this month
United States: 1
Brazil: 22
Mexico: 0
United States: 5
Through investigations and public engagement, Mercy For Animals opens eyes and hearts to the suffering farmed animals endure. Our videos, websites, and print resources empower people to join our mighty movement.
Mexico: 6.8 million
Brazil: 2.7 million
United States: 16 million
Mexico: 433,557
Brazil: 327,178
United States: 1.1 million
Mexico: 10,600
Brazil: 6,795
United States: 14,647
Mexico: 19
Brazil: 6
United States: 188
Mexico: none this month
Brazil: none this month
United States: 2
United States: 573,900
Mexico: none this month
Brazil: none this month
—Camilla, an undercover investigator in Brazil