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Most US Food Service Giants Still Failing on Plant-Based Protein, Annual Scorecard Finds

Vegconomist Humane World for Animals has published its 2026 Food Service Industry Protein Sustainability Scorecard, revealing a widening divide between food service management companies that have backed sustainability commitments with measurable action and those that have not. April 27, 2026

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UC Riverside puts students, sustainability first with pledge to serve 50% plant-based meals by 2027

Humane World for Animals UC Riverside students recently gathered to learn how plant-based meals are better for animals, the planet and their health and to celebrate the university’s pledge to serve 50% plant-based meals by 2027. November 20, 2025

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Report Reveals Which US Food Service Companies Are Delivering on Plant-Based Menu Promises

Vegconomist Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, has released its annual report evaluating leading U.S. food service companies on their efforts to improve animal welfare and reduce their environmental impact through plant-based menu changes. April 22, 2025

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Plant based entrees in NYC public schools lower carbon emissions

Brooklyn Daily Eagle Four years ago, NYC Public Schools made one simple change to their menus – they started offering plant-based dishes as the main entree every Friday for their Plant-Powered Fridays program. Following the increase in plant-based menu options, NYC Public Schools experienced a huge reduction to their carbon, land and water footprints.  March 14, 2025

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University of North Texas Pledges 60% Plant-Based Dining by 2027

VegOut The University of North Texas (UNT) is stepping up its sustainability game! The school just signed the Forward Food Pledge, committing to making 60% of its campus dining options plant-based by 2027. This ambitious target makes UNT the first higher education institution to set such a high bar in partnership with Humane World for

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