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Advocates say two of Kroger’s most influential markets can help shape the future of one of the nation’s largest grocery retailers ATLANTA — Mercy For Animals is calling on communities in Atlanta and Chicago to encourage Kroger to restore a clear path toward its original cage-free egg commitment, arguing that two of the company’s most […]

Mercy For Animals’ 2026 Canada Animal Welfare Scorecard reveals which food companies kept their promises, which fell short, and why Canada is lagging behind the rest of the world TORONTO — Ten years after major food companies pledged to improve animal welfare, Mercy For Animals’ latest report reveals a stark divide between companies delivering results […]

The following statement regarding the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry’s release of its baseline Farm Bill text may be attributed to Arash Yomtobian, President and CEO of Mercy For Animals: The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry’s initial draft of the Farm Bill does not include provisions from the Save Our […]

Mercy For Animals has announced the appointment of Alan Darer, Eitan Fischer, and Mitch Howell to its Board of Directors, bringing additional expertise in philanthropy, movement building, governance, food-system innovation, and strategic and operational leadership as the organization continues to expand its impact for animals around the world. The new board members join Board Chair […]

A decade ago, major food companies promised Canadians they would improve animal welfare in their supply chains. For millions of animals, those promises should have meant less suffering, fewer cages, and better living conditions. For consumers, they should have meant confidence that the brands they support were delivering meaningful change – not just making headlines. […]

Op-ed by Arash Yomtobian published in Plant Based News on April 22, 2026.