New scorecard exposes leaders—and laggards among America’s biggest food service companies
Humane World for Animals 2026 report shows growing momentum for plant‑based menus, while many companies fail to act. April 23, 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
Guckenheimer maintains top position in Protein Sustainability Rankings for fourth year
Sustainable Food Business The food service company has committed to offering 55% plant-based meals in its corporate dining programs this year, while continuing to reduce animal protein purchases through 2027. April 30, 2025
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Guckenheimer Tops National Food Service Industry Protein Sustainability Scorecard for Fourth Consecutive Year
WTWO Humane World for Animals’ 2025 Report Awards Guckenheimer an A+ for its Strides in Offering Majority Plant-based Meals in Corporate Dining Programs. April 25, 2025
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
Where Oregon State, University of Oregon rank in sustainable dining practices
Statesman Journal Oregon State University ranked among the top 10 colleges in the nation for its efforts toward sustainability and encouraging students to adopt eco-friendly eating habits. April 20, 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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The Most Ambitious Plant-Based College Dining Initiative Yet Comes to Texas
VegNews The University of North Texas pledges to make 60 percent of its campus dining plant-based by 2027, leading a transformative shift in university dining toward sustainability and health. February 27, 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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UNT commits to 60% plant-based dining, the most ambitious of any U.S. university
WFAA This is the most ambitious plant-based goal ever adopted by a higher education institution in partnership with the nonprofit Humane World for Animals. February 26, 2025
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