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Food Retailers Tested for Vegan-Friendliness

Published on May 7, 2023
How vegan-friendly are German supermarkets and discounters? Find out which ones have impressed us and which ones have some catching up to do.

Our Milestones in 2022

Published on February 22, 2023
In 2022, we once again achieved numerous successes for the animals. Thank you to all who helped make this possible.

Vegan Police Officer Fights Back in Court

Published on February 22, 2023
An officer with the German Federal Police went to court to sue for unjustified financial losses because of his vegan lifestyle.

Vegan Taste Week for Students

Published on November 30, 2022
The Vegan Taste Week run in partnership with the student service organizations of Heidelberg and Augsburg was a big hit with students.

XXXLutz Joins the Chicken Commitment

Published on November 30, 2022
The big furniture retailer XXXLutz will be fulfilling the criteria of the European Chicken Commitment in Germany and Austria by 2026.

Chicken Commitment: Two New Members

Published on November 30, 2022
We are happy to welcome two new signatories to the Chicken Commitment: Dortmund's student service organization and wholesaler Intergast.

The Pecking Order: Fast Food Chains under Test

Published on October 31, 2022
This new report assesses the concrete animal welfare standards German fast food chains apply in the farming of chickens raised for meat.

Plant Potential: Our New Program

Published on August 31, 2022
For a better and more plant-based future: We want to convince companies to permanently reduce their use of animal products.

Germany’s Path to Ending Cages for Hens

Published on August 8, 2022
As of 2026, the use of cages for laying hens will be a thing of the past in Germany. We are taking a look at the decade-long struggle to achieve this goal.

2 New Supporters of the Chicken Commitment

Published on July 27, 2022
The restaurant chain L’Osteria and the food producer Vossko will raise their animal welfare standards for chickens raised for meat.