peta2, the youth-oriented US subsidiary of animal rights charity PETA, has revealed the winners of its annual Libby Awards, which recognize brands and celebrities with a commitment to animals.
Here are all the winners and top nominees in the food categories:
Favorite Nondairy Product
Winner: Aldi Barissimo Non-Dairy Oat Milk Cold Foam
Other nominees:
- Tabitha Brown for Target Sweet Pea & Basil Ravioli
- Icelandic Provisions Vanilla Bean Oatmilk Skyr.
- Bored Cow Pumpkin Spice Animal-Free Milk
Favorite Vegan Frozen Option
Winner: Banza Vegan Margherita Pizza
Other nominees:
- Strong Roots Chipotle Mac
- Daring. Buffalo Plant Chicken Wing
- Trader Joe’s Kimbap
Favorite Vegan Meat
Winner: Beyond Burger Avocado Oil Plant-Based Patties
Other nominees:
- Trader Joe’s Vegan Pepperoni
- Oscar Mayer Bun Length Plant Based Not Hot Dogs
- MorningStar Farms Sweet BBQ Riblets
Favorite Vegan Dip or Spread
Winner: Credo Oat Milk Queso
Other nominees:
- Duke’s Plant-Based Mayo
- Dandies Marshmallow Cream
- Jif Peanut Butter & Chocolate Flavored Spread
Favorite Vegan Chocolate
Winner: LOVO Hazelnutmilk Chocolate
Other nominees:
- REESE’S Plant Based Miniatures Oat Chocolate Confection & Peanut Butter Cups
- Justin’s Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy Pieces
- Dr. Bronner’s Magic All-One Oat Milk Chocolate Bars
Favorite Vegan Seafood Option
Winner: Konscious Plant-Based Salmon Poke Bowl
Other nominees:
- Nature’s Charm Vegan Calamari
- Seed to Surf Plant-Based Seafood
- WOOP4 Plant Based Tropical Piranha
Favorite Vegan Frozen Treat
Winner: Ben & Jerry’s Nondairy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream
Other nominees:
- SorBabes Strawberries & Cream Frozen Dessert Bars
- Mauna Loa Kona Coffee Crunch Paradise Pops
- bettergoods Plant-Based Salted Caramel Oatmilk Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert
Most Craveable Vegan Snack
Winner: Tabitha Brown for Target Garlic Pasta Salad
Other nominees:
- Ghetto Gastro Toaster Pastries
- Better Sour Gummy Candy
- Immi Instant Ramen
Favorite Vegan Chips
Winner: Hippeas Chickpea Puffs Flavor Blast! Blazin’ Hot.
Other nominees:
- Spudsy Jalapeño Ranch Sweet Potato Poppers
- Tia Lupita Creamy Salsa Verde Grain Free Tortilla Chips
- Siete Churro Strips
Making a difference for animals
Meanwhile, the Heroes section of the awards recognizes celebrities such as Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, and Chappell Roan for launching animal-friendly products or showing support for animal rights causes. Winners were chosen based on their enthusiasm for animal rights, the enthusiasm shown by their fans, and the number of votes received.
Additionally, the Lifestyle category recognizes voters’ favorite beauty products and shoes.
“From bringing attention to the suffering of animals at marine parks to taking time out of a tour to showcase adoptable dogs, these compassionate celebs are making a difference for animals every day,” says peta2 Vice President Rachelle Owen. “peta2 encourages everyone to follow their lead by living vegan, always adopting their companion animals, and never visiting marine parks that exploit animals for entertainment.”
