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Dunkin', Baskin-Robbins win big in PETA's 2019 Libby Awards

December 11, 2019

Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins were the winners of PETA's 14th annual Libby Awards. "Libby" is short for "liberation" — as in "animal liberation" and the awards recognize the most powerful players on the animal rights scene, as determined by thousands of young voters, according to a company press release.

Dunkin' took home the title of Most Vegan-Friendly Restaurant Chain for its breakfast sandwich featuring Beyond Meat vegan sausage patties (order without the cheese and egg to make it vegan). Baskin-Robbins scooped up the Best Vegan Ice Cream award for its Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough flavor, released in July following years of discussions with PETA.

"Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins are leading the way when it comes to superb vegan options that are readily available and reliably delicious," PETA Senior Director of Youth Programs Marta Holmberg, said in the release. "PETA is recognizing them for helping animals and the environment with exciting new grab 'n' go vegan treats."

Other nominees for Most Vegan-Friendly Restaurant Chain included UNO Pizzeria & Grill, Blaze Pizza and Carl's Jr., which released the Beyond Famous Star burger earlier this year. Other Best Vegan Ice Cream nominees included flavors from Hudsonville, Oatly and Whole Foods 365 Everyday Value. Each award winner will receive a framed certificate.