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Ultra-Processed Foods Are a Trojan Horse for Plastic Contamination, New Research Finds Ultra-Processed Foods Are a Trojan Horse for Plastic Contamination, New Research Finds

by VegNews Editors | May 19, 2025

Welcome to Mr. Charlie’s: The Anti-McDonald’s That’s About to Be Everywhere Welcome to Mr. Charlie’s: The Anti-McDonald’s That’s About to Be Everywhere

by Charlotte Pointing | May 19, 2025

These Are the Definitive Meat-Free Burgers for All Your Summer Grilling These Are the Definitive Meat-Free Burgers for All Your Summer Grilling

by Kat Smith | May 19, 2025

Like ‘Shark Tank’ for Vegan Businesses: “We Want to Help People Make Money” Like ‘Shark Tank’ for Vegan Businesses: “We Want to Help People Make Money”

by Charlotte Pointing | May 19, 2025

Protein Obsessed? These Pancakes Are Your New Breakfast Essential Protein Obsessed? These Pancakes Are Your New Breakfast Essential

by Charlotte Pointing | May 19, 2025

Expert Tips For Getting Enough Zinc In Your Diet Expert Tips For Getting Enough Zinc In Your Diet

by Charlotte Pointing | May 18, 2025

This is Officially the Best Way to Store Tomatoes This is Officially the Best Way to Store Tomatoes

by Charlotte Pointing | May 18, 2025

Forget the Meat, These Beans Bring All the Protein Forget the Meat, These Beans Bring All the Protein

by Tanya Flink | May 17, 2025

Health + Wellness

The Cabbage Soup Diet: Quick Fix or Health Risk? The Cabbage Soup Diet: Quick Fix or Health Risk?

by Charlotte Pointing | May 17, 2025

These Carbonara Recipes Ditch the Eggs and Dairy, Not the Flavor

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These Carbonara Recipes Ditch the Eggs and Dairy, Not the Flavor

Carbonara is one of the most popular pasta dishes in the world, loved for its creamy, silky texture—but you don’t need to make it with dairy or eggs. Here’s how to get the signature taste and texture with plants.

by Charlotte Pointing | May 17, 2025

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Buttery Vegan Cinnamon Streusel Muffins Buttery Vegan Cinnamon Streusel Muffins

by Francesca Bonadonna | May 19, 2025

10-Minute Refreshing Watermelon and Cucumber Salad 10-Minute Refreshing Watermelon and Cucumber Salad

by Blair and Carolyn Warsham | May 19, 2025

Jamaican-Inspired Banana Oatmeal Porridge Jamaican-Inspired Banana Oatmeal Porridge

by Shanika Graham-White | May 19, 2025

Creamy Vegan Picnic Potato Salad Creamy Vegan Picnic Potato Salad

by Michelle Cehn and Toni Okamoto | May 18, 2025

Sweet and Spicy Coconut Corn Soup Sweet and Spicy Coconut Corn Soup

by Sam Turnbull | May 18, 2025

Vegan Banana-Pineapple Hummingbird Cake With Homemade Cashew Frosting Vegan Banana-Pineapple Hummingbird Cake With Homemade Cashew Frosting

by Jill and Jeffrey Dalton | May 18, 2025

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from the VegNews Team

Beyond Meat’s $100 Million Test of Relevance

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Beyond Meat’s $100 Million Test of Relevance

Beyond Meat secured $100 million in debt financing, but can mission-aligned capital rescue a brand facing quarters of losses, declining sales, and a changing plant-based landscape?

by Jill Ettinger | May 16, 2025

Shortcut Vegan Apple Pie Turnovers Shortcut Vegan Apple Pie Turnovers

by Sam Turnbull | May 18, 2025

Vegan Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Caramel Cookie Bars Vegan Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Caramel Cookie Bars

by Tiina Strandberg | May 17, 2025

Nutty Cinnamon Walnut Pecan Granola Nutty Cinnamon Walnut Pecan Granola

by Dr. Katie Takayasu | May 17, 2025

Vegan Cheesy Cauliflower Potato Casserole Vegan Cheesy Cauliflower Potato Casserole

by Danielle Brown | May 17, 2025

Tangy Tofu Adobo Musubi Tangy Tofu Adobo Musubi

by Maureen Eppler | May 17, 2025

Matthew McConaughey’s Favorite Meal Is a Cheap, Tasty, and Easy Vegan Twist on a Popular Southern Salad Matthew McConaughey’s Favorite Meal Is a Cheap, Tasty, and Easy Vegan Twist on a Popular Southern Salad

by Anna Starostinetskaya | May 16, 2025

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by VegNews Editors | May 16, 2025

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by Six Vegan Sisters | May 16, 2025

Simple Avocado Edamame Hummus Simple Avocado Edamame Hummus

by Dreena Burton | May 16, 2025

Baked Sweet Potato Flautas With Cashew Queso Baked Sweet Potato Flautas With Cashew Queso

by Kate Ramos | May 16, 2025

Gluten-Free and Vegan? Here’s What to Eat for Optimal Health Gluten-Free and Vegan? Here’s What to Eat for Optimal Health

by Kat Smith | May 16, 2025

Food News of the Week: Ippudo Goes Vegan in LA, Planta Files for Bankruptcy, and Mr. Charlie’s Expands Food News of the Week: Ippudo Goes Vegan in LA, Planta Files for Bankruptcy, and Mr. Charlie’s Expands

by Charlotte Pointing | May 16, 2025

Why Pea Protein Is the Ingredient of Choice for So Many Food Brands Why Pea Protein Is the Ingredient of Choice for So Many Food Brands

by Charlotte Pointing | May 15, 2025

It’s So Stinky! But the Nutrient-Packed Durian Is a Must-Try Fruit It’s So Stinky! But the Nutrient-Packed Durian Is a Must-Try Fruit

by Charlotte Pointing | May 15, 2025

Vegan Chocolate Mousse With Candied Cacao Nibs and Cherry Compote Vegan Chocolate Mousse With Candied Cacao Nibs and Cherry Compote

by Lauren Lovatt | May 15, 2025

Skipping Meat, Dairy, and Soy? Here’s What to Eat Instead Skipping Meat, Dairy, and Soy? Here’s What to Eat Instead

by Charlotte Pointing | May 15, 2025

Filipinx-Inspired Spicy Vegan Chicken Adobo Filipinx-Inspired Spicy Vegan Chicken Adobo

by Ashley Hankins | May 15, 2025

Loaded Spicy Cauliflower Nachos Loaded Spicy Cauliflower Nachos

by Hannah Sunderani | May 15, 2025

Not Just Gazpacho: Queue Up These Chilled Soups All Summer Long Not Just Gazpacho: Queue Up These Chilled Soups All Summer Long

by Charlotte Pointing | May 15, 2025

All of the Umami, None of the Fish in These Sauces All of the Umami, None of the Fish in These Sauces

by Charlotte Pointing | May 15, 2025

The Best Meat-Free Chicken Brands for Every Meal The Best Meat-Free Chicken Brands for Every Meal

by Tanya Flink

If You’re Craving Asian Noodles, These Recipes Are Must-Makes If You’re Craving Asian Noodles, These Recipes Are Must-Makes

by Tanya Flink

What Is “Ugly” Lasagna? Carrie Underwood’s Secret to Looking Amazing What Is “Ugly” Lasagna? Carrie Underwood’s Secret to Looking Amazing

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Vegan Shortbread Millionaire Bars Vegan Shortbread Millionaire Bars

by Brittany Berlin

Fried Avocado Wedge Tacos Fried Avocado Wedge Tacos

by Rebecca Seal, Chantal Symons, and John Vincent

Vanilla Smoothie Bowl With Activated Charcoal Vanilla Smoothie Bowl With Activated Charcoal

by Emma Sawko

Stock Up and Save: Top Deals at Sprouts on Plant-Based Favorites Stock Up and Save: Top Deals at Sprouts on Plant-Based Favorites

by Charlotte Pointing

How to Perfect Dal, the Simple Indian Whole Food Dish That Goes With Everything How to Perfect Dal, the Simple Indian Whole Food Dish That Goes With Everything

by Charlotte Pointing

So That’s What You Do With Silken Tofu So That’s What You Do With Silken Tofu

by Tanya Flink

This Red Hot Chili Pepper Just Launched An Oat Milk Cold Brew Company With a Purpose This Red Hot Chili Pepper Just Launched An Oat Milk Cold Brew Company With a Purpose

by VegNews Editors