This month, vegan brand So Delicious Dairy-Free is launching new vegan ice cream pints and sundae-style cones at retailers across the United States. The products are part of the brand’s new Wondermilk line that utilizes new technology designed to improve current dairy-free products and help close…
Legendary rapper Snoop Dogg might soon expand his business empire with vegan hot dogs. The musical artist recently filed for an intent-to-use application trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark office for the use of “Snoop Doggs” in regard to “hot dogs and other sausages.” W…
Baba’s Vegan Cafe, a celebrated Black-owned pop-up, recently opened its first brick-and-mortar soul food café in South Central Los Angeles. The family-owned restaurant serves vegan menu items inspired by the African diaspora and is best known for its golden, flaky Jamaican-style patties filled wi…
With the unexpected passing of Betty White days before her birthday, we all put a pause on our New Year’s Eve plans to reflect on her honorable legacy. She dedicated the greater part of her life not only to the entertainment industry, but to helping animals and improving animal welfare. Let us sti…
Every so often, the story about soy causing men to grow boobs reemerges. It is a story as uniquely suited for our era as anything: Sensationalistic? Check. Fear-mongering? Check. Factually unsound? Check. The notion of soy causing “man boobs” is silly on the surface but it is still one that does…
You can swap the Buffalo sauce for BBQ sauce in this recipe from the Hot For Food Comfort Classics for a milder version of this mouthwateringly good sandwich. What you need: For the buffalo cauliflower: 2 heads cauliflower 1½ cups all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons garlic powder 4 teaspoons onion powder…
2022 has the potential to be the biggest year yet for veganism, with fast-food partnerships from Mcdonald’s to KFC and over 2 million people taking part in Veganuary. And the literary world is a reflection of that mainstream shift. People are more interested in plant-based living than ever before…
Meaty sausages, a dash of spiced fajita seasoning, fresh vegetables … it doesn’t get much better than that! These breakfast tacos from the BOSH! On a Budget cookbook are the ultimate savory brunch for a slow weekend morning. What you need: For the pickled red onions: 1 red onion, finely sliced…
Looking for an easy meal that will really pack in a variety of vegetables? Look no further. This flavorful, oil-free stir-fry from The Choose You Now Diet cookbook combines a rainbow of vegetables with a simple sauce for a great go-to meal. What you need: 1 (12-ounce) package extra-firm tofu, cube…
For something so simple, dairy-free cream cheese has become a behemoth of a topic. Some prefer a layer so thin it’s practically translucent while others prefer a two-to-one ratio of bagel to cream cheese. Then there are the flavors—plain, everything, chive, lox, cinnamon raisin (don’t @ us for…
It seems that every week in the world of vegan food news is more exciting than the last and this week is one for the books. Vegan chicken spread its wings, landing at AMC Theaters nationwide, 7-Eleven hot menus in Canada, and, of course, all 4,000 locations of KFC. Hot dogs had a great week, too, wi…
Drizzled with dark chocolate and with a cacao nib-studded, creamy cashew base, you’d think these delectable, energy-packed bars, from Maya Sozer’s Power Vegan Meals, were a dessert! What you need: For the crust: ½ cup roasted hazelnuts ¾ cup raisins Pinch of salt For the matcha filling: 1 te…
Spicy, crisp wasabi edamame acts as a protein-forward stand-in for croutons in this vegetable-filled salad recipe from The Choose You Now Diet cookbook. The oil-free, fruity and creamy miso dressing adds tang and richness to this crunchy green meal. What you need: For the dressing: 2 cups chopped ca…
Ever wondered what it would be like to go on a South African safari? Luckily, you may just get the chance thanks to hustling community organizer, world traveler, and vegan business advocate Diana Edelman of Vegans, Baby. Edelman is leading an ethical, intimate group travel experience in South Africa…
Tender hearts of palm takes the place of meaty crab in this stuffed mushroom recipe from the Make It Vegan cookbook, while a sprinkle of Old Bay rounds out the classic crab flavor. What you need: 1 (14-ounce) can hearts of palm, drained and roughly chopped 1 large shallot, roughly chopped 5 cloves g…
The coronavirus pandemic led to the unprecedented rise in popularity of sourdough, pancake cereal, and dalgona coffee in 2020, largely thanks to social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok. The following year, Impossible Foods cheeseburgers, “flexitarian” diets, and pickled vegetables to…
This week, sandwich chain Blimpie launched its first meatless sub made with Gardein’s vegan meatballs at all of its approximately 200 locations nationwide. The sub shop—which has been in operation since 1964—created the new Plant-Based Meatball Parmigiana sandwich to appeal to guests looking f…
Have some extra time on your hands? Up your at-home lunch game with this mouthwateringly good sandwich from the Hot For Food Comfort Classics cookbook! What you need: For the thousand island dressing: 1 cup vegan mayonnaise ¼ cup sweet green relish 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon apple cider vin…
Ethiopian food is one of the most flavorful and intimate cuisines in the world. Not only do the spices entice the senses, but it is meant to be shared and consumed with your hands—scooped up by fistfulls of injera (fermented Ethiopian flatbread). Now that New York City restaurants are open at full…
This month, leading poke chain Pokeworks is testing vegan spam musubi on its menu at seven corporate locations in Washington, New York, and California. The new menu item at the chain—which specializes in customizable poke bowls—was developed in partnership with Hong Kong-based vegan brand OmniFo…
The ketogenic diet—a weight-loss diet that is traditionally high in animal protein—has been named the least-healthy diet of the year by a panel of diet and nutrition experts in the US News and World Report annual diet rankings. The experts rated 40 diets on a range of levels, including weight lo…
Vegan seafood brand Good Catch recently launched the first-to-market, US-made Plant-Based Salmon Burgers. The launch is part of Good Catch’s continued mission to protect the oceans by providing seafood alternatives to consumers. According to the brand, 30 percent of seafood consumers purchase salm…
The global rise of the vegan diet is pulling cultures to further innovate. Around the world, entrepreneurs, food scientists, and culinary geniuses are innovating new plant-based alternatives to combat the climate crisis and put an end to unnecessary animal suffering. However, the notion of eating pl…
On January 12, cinema chain AMC Theaters will add vegan chicken nuggets made by Impossible Foods to concessions at hundreds of its theaters across 37 states. Known for its beef alternative Impossible Burger, Impossible Foods debuted its soy-based Impossible Chicken Nuggets Made From Plants last summ…
Convenience store chain 7-Eleven is now serving vegan chicken tenders at its more than 600 locations across Canada. The tenders are made by vegan brand Lightlife and are available hot from the oven 24-hours per day. The new vegan chicken is part of 7-Eleven’s Healthy To Go menu, which is designed…
To kick off the new year, ice cream brand Magnum is expanding its dairy-free ice cream portfolio with exciting new options. First, the Unilever-owned brand will launch a new vegan flavor: Non-Dairy Hazelnut Crunch Bars. The new ice cream bars feature a hazelnut ice cream base with salted caramel swi…
What’s the difference between vegan and plant-based? It depends on who you ask. Unlike some dietary identifiers such as gluten-free or dairy-free, the terms “vegan” and “plant-based” carry a vast array of interpretations. However, within this Venn diagram of dietary qualifiers, there is a…
Serve this golden, flaky pastry-topped potato, cauliflower, and green pea pie from the BOSH! On a Budget cookbook at your next dinner party for a flavorful, meatless main. What you need: 2 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and chopped into ½-inch pieces 1 small cauliflower 6 sheets phyllo pastry Bla…
Wienerschnitzel, the world’s largest hot dog chain, just added vegan hot dogs to all of its 327 locations across 10 states nationwide. The new options at Wienerschnitzel feature Field Roast’s Signature Stadium Dog, a new vegan hot dog developed by Field Roast that is made from pea, brown rice, a…
A quality vegan cheese product is perfect for someone transitioning to a vegan diet, and even seasoned vegans enjoy the convenience of a classic grilled cheese made with non-dairy cheddar slices. However, these products are often processed and can be expensive. There are times when we’re in the mo…
International restaurant chain TGI Fridays flirts with veganism. In 2020, all TGI Fridays UK locations launched a limited-time watermelon steak entrée, complete with avocado sauce, Fridays Legendary Glaze, fries, and roasted vegetables in honor of Veganuary. In 2018, it debuted a Fridays Vegan Burg…
There’s something intrinsically excitable about pourable products. First, we fawned over the liquid JUST Egg. Next, we flipped for Follow Your Heart’s pourable pancake batter, Rocket Cakes. Now, we’ve about lost our minds over Miyoko’s Vegan Liquid Mozzarella cheese. It’s a new category of…
If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that wellness needs to take center stage in our lives. Maintaining a healthy routine that nourishes our bodies, minds, and spirits is more important than ever, and new food, health, and exercise products are helping us along the way to holistic w…
It seems that every week in the world of vegan food news is more exciting than the last and this week is no exception. This week’s headlines were dominated by fast-food chains and for good reason: KFC is finally serving vegan chicken at its locations across the US; Burger King just launched vegan…
This week, Mercedes-Benz debuted its latest electric vehicle concept car that features an animal-free interior made from mushroom and cactus leather, bamboo, and bio-based vegan silk. The Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX has reduced its carbon footprint by 50 percent by removing leather altogether and repl…
There has been no better time to be vegan; the lifestyle is rapidly gaining popularity around the world, and vegan options abound. However, now that virtually every “guilty pleasure” has been veganized, a generic vegan diet doesn’t always equate to a healthy diet. If your New Year’s resoluti…
You don’t have to be vegan to know Tabitha Brown. In fact, it’s safe to say that this vegan influencer has more non-vegan followers than vegan followers. At the time of penning this article, Brown had accrued 2.7 million followers on Facebook, another 3.9 million on Instagram, and over 237,000 m…
There are more Subways in the world than any other restaurant. This is comforting in the fact that no matter where you are, it’s very likely there’s a sub shop nearby with plenty of vegan options. We dove into the menus around the globe to find all the vegan options—from the standard Veggie De…
Currently, someone new is signing up to take part in Veganuary every 2.5 seconds. Veganuary is an annual campaign that encourages people all over the world to go vegan for the month of January and beyond. As of this week, the campaign has also received its two millionth sign-up since it launched in…
This week, international pizza chain Domino’s launched its first vegan pepperoni pizzas at its stores across the United Kingdom. Created to coincide with the popular Veganuary campaign—when people commit to adopting a plant-based diet for the month of January and beyond—the chain’s new Vegan…
As long as people keep asking about it, we’ll keep talking about protein. The subject is a seemingly never-ending black hole of conversation when it comes to vegan diets, but it really doesn’t have to be that complicated. A vegan diet can contain a bounty of protein sources, and there’s no nee…
We’ve always known that veganism is the future, but we never knew just how big and how fast we’d get there. In 2021, fast-food chains are offering monumentally successful vegan options. Some of Hollywood’s biggest and brightest stars are ditching meat and publicly embracing a plant-based lifes…
Ice cream company Ben & Jerry’s is starting off 2022 with the launch of not one, but two new vegan flavors—bringing its non-dairy flavor count in the United States up to 20 pints. The newest flavor is Bananas Foster, which is a rich combination of creamy sunflower butter-based ice cream in a cin…
Does orange chicken actually contain oranges, or does the name purely come from the hue of these sticky-sweet glazed and fried chicken morsels? Regardless of its origins, the dish has become synonymous with fast-casual Chinese-American restaurants, and vegans want in. Plant-based versions have been…
What makes a sandwich, burger, hot dog, or party spread? Condiments. It’s the secret sauce, the sour cream, and the ranch dressing that truly make your taste buds sing and tempt you to go back for another bite. While these traditional dips, dressings, and spreads often contain sneaky animal ingred…
When we announced the eighth annual VegNews Holiday Cookie Contest, we couldn’t wait to see what our readers would whip up. After receiving an overwhelming number of mouthwatering cookie entries, we had the tough task of narrowing the entries to just 10 finalists. And after several days of rigorou…
On January 10, KFC will launch its first plant-based chicken option nationwide at its more than 4,000 locations. The new Beyond Fried Chicken was created in partnership with vegan brand Beyond Meat to replicate KFC’s famous fried chicken but without animal products. Beyond Fried Chicken can be ord…
With just five ingredients, these shortbread cookies are easy as can be! Buttery, crisp and filled with the flavors of chocolate, hazelnut, and peppermint, these cookies were a finalist in our 2021 Holiday Cookie Contest. Dip them in chocolate, enjoy with your afternoon tea, or give as homemade gift…
These cookies verge on the softer, chewier side—reminiscent of a nostalgic Toll House cookie, but with adult additions like boozy Bourbon and vegan browned butter. They took first place in our 2021 Holiday Cookie Contest and its clear why! The nutty browned butter is worth the time and effort as i…
A light coffee flavor, minty chocolate dough, chunks of melty chocolate chips, drizzles of white chocolate, and crushed candy canes … it doesn’t get much more holiday than this! These perfectly soft cookies scream Christmas (and were a finalist in our 2022 Holiday Cookie Contest), but you can to…