In an exclusive interview with Metro.co.uk, Ben &
Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield announced
that his company is working on dairy-free ice cream.
Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield announced
that his company is working on dairy-free ice cream.
According to Greenfield, “In the US there are alternatives
from smaller companies but Ben & Jerry’s will be the first mainstream
company that will do that and will also do it in a really delicious way.
from smaller companies but Ben & Jerry’s will be the first mainstream
company that will do that and will also do it in a really delicious way.
The creamy, delicious frozen treat will be either coconut-
or almond milk-based and should be on supermarket shelves by spring 2016 (you can give Ben & Jerry’s an extra nudge by signing this Change.org petition).
or almond milk-based and should be on supermarket shelves by spring 2016 (you can give Ben & Jerry’s an extra nudge by signing this Change.org petition).
Not only is this good news for people who avoid dairy
products, it’s also excellent news for cows. Mercy For Animals has conducted
several undercover investigations at dairy factory farms and each time we’ve
exposed horrific animal abuse.
products, it’s also excellent news for cows. Mercy For Animals has conducted
several undercover investigations at dairy factory farms and each time we’ve
exposed horrific animal abuse.
Cows exploited for dairy are forcibly and repeatedly impregnated
and have their newborn calves taken from them shortly after birth. It has been
reported that mother cows grieve and bellow for their stolen babies. In fact, a
recent news
story reported how residents in Newbury, Massachusetts, called police
because cows were crying so loudly.
and have their newborn calves taken from them shortly after birth. It has been
reported that mother cows grieve and bellow for their stolen babies. In fact, a
recent news
story reported how residents in Newbury, Massachusetts, called police
because cows were crying so loudly.
While we wait for Ben & Jerry’s, there are already
incredibly decadent vegan ice cream varieties widely available. Some of our
favorites include So Delicious, Coconut Bliss, and Amy’s.
incredibly decadent vegan ice cream varieties widely available. Some of our
favorites include So Delicious, Coconut Bliss, and Amy’s.
For more information on going dairy-free, including humane
alternatives to dairy products, visit ChooseVeg.com.
alternatives to dairy products, visit ChooseVeg.com.
