The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has called on consumers and companies to support countries that don’t use monkey labor, including the Philippines, and shun countries that tolerate such animal abuse.
According to a statement issued by PETA, ASDA’s own new range of coconut milk will be obtained from the Philippines. One trainer was caught on camera dangling a screaming monkey by the neck and striking him with a tether. “These companies’ compassionate decisions will help protect monkeys from being kidnapped, chained, and forced to pick coconuts,” said PETA Senior Vice President Jason Baker.