The obvious example being food companies and restaurants that sell both vegan and non-vegan food. But there’s more: most clothing companies also sell both vegan synthetic or plant fibre clothing alongside wool, down, leather or even fur, with the bigger ones also doing their own animal (product|exploitat)ion. And the most unusual example I’ve found: this recycling company in my province that seems to be pretty innovative in their recovery methods, also sells beef from a ranch they own (I guess they have a ranch because they do organic waste processing? Not sure). Not to mention the multinational conglomerates that control subsidiaries in many industries, food being one of them. Would any of these examples prevent you from doing business with them? If so, how far out of the way would you say you’re willing to go in order to find alternatives?
If alternatives exist I’d def prefer one, but as long as no animals were used in the production of the specific commodity, I think you’re fine, but you should do whatever you feel comfortable with.
As you say, a lot of clothing and food companies either also make animal products, or are owned by a parent company who does. The best we can do imo is be vigilant about the materials / ingredients in each item.
The limit for me would be if a primarily carnist company started making a vegan item… like tyson or something. I’m not buying.
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