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Farmed animals are the most abused animals on the planet. Chickens raised for meat are selectively bred to grow so rapidly that many suffer from heart disease, organ failure, and chronic pain. Some struggle to even stand or walk to reach food and water. Pregnant pigs are often confined to gestation crates—small cages so tight that the animals can’t even turn around, lie down, or engage in other vital natural behaviors. Cows, too, are not spared cruelty. A Mercy For Animals investigator documented animals being raised for beef left to suffer in filthy, barren pens under extreme heat, without any shade or protection.
These are just a few examples of how animals are ruthlessly exploited for financial gain. The meat industry treats these animals like products, ignoring their capacity to feel. Factory farming not only causes billions of animals immense suffering—it also creates breeding grounds for deadly diseases. It’s time we take a stand and treat animals with the dignity they deserve.
One positive step we can take is to opt for plant-based food products. Here are some of the best vegan meat products available in stores near you:
Vegan Beef
Chunk Steak
Nasoya Korean BBQ Plant-Based Steak
Unlimeat Korean BBQ Bulgogi
Unreal Bacon
PAOW! Pieces “Not Just Philly”
The Jackfruit Company Pulled Jackfruit
MorningStar Farms Steakhouse-Style Burgers
Beyond Steak and Steak Fillet
Beyond Burgers
Impossible Ground Beef
Impossible Steak Bites
Impossible Meatballs
Gardein Ultimate Meatballs
Juicy Marbles Baby Ribs
Juicy Marbles Whole Cut Loin
Hungry Planet Burgers
Vegan Chicken
Daring Plant Chicken
Jack & Annie’s Crispy Jack Nuggets
NotCo Chicken Tenders
MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik’n Patties
Beyond Chicken Pieces
Beyond Popcorn Chicken and Chicken Tenders
Impossible Chicken Nuggets
Gardein Ultimate Chick’n Strips
Gardein Ultimate Chick’n Fillets
Gardein Ultimate Spicy Chick’n Fillets
Gardein Turk’y Cutlets
Tofurky Chick’n
Tofurky Deli Slices
Lightlife Plant-Based Deli Slices
Unmeat Chick’n Chunks
Vegan Pork
Thrilling Food Plant-Crafted Bakon Strips
Upton’s Naturals Bacon Seitan
Abbots Plant-Based Chorizo
Omni Plant-Based Meat-Style Luncheon
Vegan Seafood
Gardein Fish
All Vegetarian Inc Vegan Shrimp
Konscious Foods Smoked Salm’n
Konscious Foods Sno’crab Cakes
Loma Linda Tuno
Mind Blown™ Crispy Crunchy Fried Shrimp
Mind Blown™ Dusted Scallops
Assorted Meats
Did you know that mixed meat products, like hot dogs, largely consist of vague animal ingredients labeled “trimmings”? This catchall term can refer to skin, blood, liver, head meat, feet, fatty tissue, and even other “edible slaughter by-products.” So skip that mystery meat and try these plant-based options instead!
Jack & Annie’s Breakfast Sausage Links
MorningStar Farms Maple-Flavored Sausage Patties
Field Roast Spicy Plant-Based Chipotle Sausages
Field Roast Italian Garlic & Fennel Sausages
Field Roast Stadium Dog
Beyond Breakfast Sausage
Beyond Sausage Brat Original
Impossible Hot Dog
Yves® Veggie Pepperoni
Lightlife Smart Dogs
Tofurky Pepperoni
The best way to help animals trapped in our food system is to choose not to eat them. Curious about delicious plant-based meals and easy ways to get started? Explore our FREE How to Eat Veg guide today.