Media Center
Introduction
Welcome to The Great American Meatout, the world's largest annual grassroots diet education campaign!
National and local media have been very supportive of Meatout since it was launched in 1985.
- News editors and anchors have reported on local educational events and interviewed national and local organizers.
- Lifestyle editors and talk shows have featured interviews with Meatout celebrities and organizers.
- Food editors have run delightful meatless recipes and stories on the growing popularity of ready-to-eat meatless foods.
- Letters editors have published hundreds of letters from local activists.
- Magazines, billboard companies, and transportation systems have generously donated space to carry the Meatout message to millions.
Recent times have seen some startling developments in national dietary trends:
- Obesity is surpassing smoking as top a national health threat.
- The vegan food market has been growing dramatically.
- Reports of meat consumers infected by the deadly E. coli strain continue to accumulate.
- A survey found that 1 in 4 college students wants vegan meals on campus.
- Fast food establishments are offering veggie burgers and leaner menus.
- Major food manufacturers have been marketing more alternativess to meat and dairy.
- Major supermarkets have been offering more alternatives to meat and dairy.
- Several states have been recommending a vegetarian school lunch option.
These developments have contributed to Meatout's ever-growing success!
Contact
Michael A. Weber
media@farmusa.org
800-MEATOUT (800-632-8688)
2011 Press Releases
2010 Press Releases
- 01.14.2010 - 25th Anniversary of Meatout Urges Veganism
- 02.22.2010 - Letter to Food Editors
- 02.22.2010 - Letter to Talk Show Producers
- 03.16.2010 - Meatout Kicks Off Spring in 50 States & 31 Countries!
- 03.17.2010 - About that Meatout Proclamation in Michigan
- 03.17.2010 - Connecticut Supports Meatout 2010
- 03.17.2010 - New Hampshire Supports Meatout 2010
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