Rebecca Maness

Rebecca Maness

As PETA’s online lifestyle content producer, Rebecca loves writing about anything and everything related to leading a healthy, happy vegan life. When she’s not writing about the latest trends, she enjoys experimenting with new recipes, exploring Los Angeles’ vibrant vegan culinary scene, and embarking on exhilarating hikes and camping trips. At home, she shares her life with her beloved feline companion, Cosmo.

It’s Worth Traveling for These Vegan Empanadas—Here Are PETA Latino’s Top Picks
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It’s Worth Traveling for These Vegan Empanadas—Here Are PETA Latino’s Top Picks

PETA Latino has gathered up the top vegan empanadas in the U.S. that you need to try. Find out whether your favorites made the cut.

Vegan Meat Just Got a Little Richer, With These Vegan Wagyu Options
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Vegan Meat Just Got a Little Richer, With These Vegan Wagyu Options

Vegan Wagyu beef? These brands and restaurants are pushing the culinary world forward with innovative, animal-free options.

These Vegan Meat Brands Based in Latin America Are Sizzling Successes
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These Vegan Meat Brands Based in Latin America Are Sizzling Successes

Is the future of vegan meat based in Latin America? These seven brands are creating delicious animal-free options that challenge the meat industry.

Vegan Mate Cups, Belts, and Other Latin American Clothes and Accessories
Personal Care & Fashion
Vegan Mate Cups, Belts, and Other Latin American Clothes and Accessories

People in Latin American countries are steering away from cruelly produced materials in favor of animal-free options for everything from vegan mate cups to jute espadrilles.

Plant-Based Reese’s Are Here—Which Candy Will Hershey’s Turn Vegan Next?
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Plant-Based Reese’s Are Here—Which Candy Will Hershey’s Turn Vegan Next?

Hershey’s is joining the vegan revolution with some exciting new additions to its vegan candy lineup. So where can you find vegan Reese’s peanut butter cups?

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These New Vegan Cookbooks Will Inspire You to Save Animals Every Day of the Year
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These New Vegan Cookbooks Will Inspire You to Save Animals Every Day of the Year

You can never have too many cookbooks, which is why we’re excited about all the new vegan ones hitting shelves in 2023.

Uganda’s First Vegan School Wins PETA Kindness Award
Uganda’s First Vegan School Wins PETA Kindness Award

One school in Uganda is teaching compassion and empathy for all—including other animals. Here’s why TeachKind is giving it a PETA award.

Starbucks Germany Says, ‘Auf Wiedersehen,’ to Vegan Surcharge—Will U.S. Stores Do the Same?
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Starbucks Germany Says, ‘Auf Wiedersehen,’ to Vegan Surcharge—Will U.S. Stores Do the Same?

You’ll never believe what’s happening at Starbucks locations in Germany. Find out what the company is doing abroad that it isn’t doing in the U.S.

Your Mardi Gras Celebration Won’t Be Complete Without These Vegan King Cakes
Food
Your Mardi Gras Celebration Won’t Be Complete Without These Vegan King Cakes

Wondering where you can find vegan king cakes near you? Here are a few bakeries that serve this Mardi Gras favorite and some recipes if you want to make one at home.

13 Romantic Vegan Restaurants to Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Food
13 Romantic Vegan Restaurants to Celebrate Valentine’s Day

What exactly makes a restaurant romantic? For us, it’s a combination of atmosphere, elegance, and—of course—really delicious food. If you’re looking for a spot that will impress your sweetheart, you’ve come to the right place, because some of the most romantic restaurants in the world also happen to be some of the best vegan restaurants … Read more »

Exclusive: Worthington Vegan Tuna and Pepperoni Come to Disney World and Universal Orlando
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Exclusive: Worthington Vegan Tuna and Pepperoni Come to Disney World and Universal Orlando

Three new menu offerings at Walt Disney World resorts and Universal Orlando feature vegan tuna and pepperoni from Worthington. Find out more!

Valentine’s Day Gifts to Show Your Cats Just How Much You Love Them
Animal Companions
Valentine’s Day Gifts to Show Your Cats Just How Much You Love Them

Valentine’s Day is about celebrating those you love, so don’t forget about the furry friends who share a piece of your heart. These gifts for cats are sure to be a hit.

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Don’t Forget Fido This Valentine’s Day—Your Dog Will Love These Gifts
Animal Companions
Don’t Forget Fido This Valentine’s Day—Your Dog Will Love These Gifts

Show your best friend some extra love this Valentine’s Day—these animal-friendly gifts for dogs are sure to be a hit.

Vegan Poached Egg With Runny Yolk Comes to SoCal Restaurants
Food
Vegan Poached Egg With Runny Yolk Comes to SoCal Restaurants

The vegan poached egg brand YoEgg now appears on menus at six Southern California eateries. Here’s where you can find it.

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You Can’t Miss These Vegan Wings Near State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona
Food
You Can’t Miss These Vegan Wings Near State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona

Get your 2023 Super Bowl snack game plan ready—we’ve put together this list of the best vegan wings you can find in the Phoenix area.

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