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Dominique Crenn, the First Female US Chef to Get Three Michelin Stars, Now Aims to Be the First to Serve Lab-Grown Chicken

Dominique Crenn was the first US female chef to get the coveted three Michelin stars. Now, she’s poised to become the first US chef to serve lab-grown chicken on the menu at her San Francisco mainstay Atelier Crenn—where meat from slaughtered animals has been off the menu since 2018.

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He Turned the Met Gala Plant-Based. Now, Chef Marcus Samuelsson Teams Up With Pepsi to Spotlight Slutty Vegan.

In a new docuseries, Marcus Samuelsson takes viewers on a culinary journey of Black-owned restaurants in America, including vegan burger shop Slutty Vegan.

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South Africa Gets Its First Vegan Egg and Its Made from a Local Staple: Mung Beans

Folded JUST Egg just landed in South Africa as the country’s first commercially available vegan egg.

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Chipotle Just Launched Its Own Spicy Vegan Chorizo. You Can Try It at These 103 Locations.

Popular chain Chipotle developed its own vegan-certified chorizo and it’s now on the menu at these 103 test locations in Colorado, Indiana, and California.

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Lizzo Shuts Down Fat-Shamers on TikTok with Vegan Egg Sandwich

Three-time Grammy Award-winning musical artist Lizzo shuts down fat-phobic comments with a quick TikTok video featuring a vegan egg sandwich.

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We Can Slash Carbon Emissions by 90 Percent by 2035. But Government Subsidies for Animal Agriculture Must End First.

A new report by RethinkX says we need to remove barriers that favor carbon-intensive industries, like government subsidies for animal agriculture, so that disruptive technology can take over and reduce carbon emissions.

Recipes

How to Eat Vegan at Panda Express

Vegan orange chicken is here, but it hasn’t rolled out nationwide yet. Here’s what to eat at Panda Express while you wait.

by Tanya Flink

Interviews

Black-Owned Winery Creating Vegan Wines Isn’t Niche, It’s Inclusive

The founder of Sip & Share’s vegan boutique winery is making space for Black voices in the world of wine.

by Tanya Flink

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No Joke: These New Dairy-Free Snacking Cheese Wedges Are Just Like Laughing Cow

GOOD PLANeT Foods beat BabyBel to the market with its new line of single-serve vegan cheese wedges.

by Tanya Flink

Today's Top Stories

These 18 Vegan Costco Products Will Have You Signing up For a Membership ASAP

From mac and cheese to vegan cinnamon rolls, this superstore is carrying more vegan options than ever before.

by Sarah McLaughlin

Interviews

This Vegan Cookie Company Is the First Female, Black-Owned CPG Start Up to Raise $1 Million

Partake founder Denise Woodard is helping aspiring Black entrepreneurs secure funding and success in the food business.

by Tanya Flink

Fashion + Beauty

The Ultimate Guide to the Best Vegan Sneakers

Kick off your sky-high heels and slip into something a little more comfortable with the help of this guide to the best vegan sneakers.

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Old Navy Is Now Making Plant-Based Sandals from Sugarcane

In a push for sustainability, fashion retailer Old Navy relaunched its classic flip-flops, which are now made from sugarcane.

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OPI Just Launched Its First Vegan Nail Polish Collection

Nail brand OPI now offers a selection of 30 vegan and cruelty-free nail polishes made from plant-based ingredients such as sugar cane, wheat, and corn.

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Beyond Meat Files for 100 Trademarks for Vegan Milk, Bacon, Eggs, and Seafood

Vegan brand Beyond Meat is looking to make more than beef and pork, according to more than 100 trademarks the company filed for terms such as Beyond Milk, Beyond Crab, and Beyond Shrimp.

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Burger King Ditches Buns on New All-Meat Vegan Burger

Burger King Japan’s new bunless burger features two vegan meat patties sandwiching lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions, mustard, and ketchup.

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Publix Just Launched Its Own Vegan Chicken Tenders in 1,200 Stores

To meet consumer demand for plant-based meat, Publix just launched GreenWise Chickenless Tenders, its first vegan chicken product.

The Big Fat Problem with Veganism: Why Body Discrimination Needs to End Now

As veganism and plant-based eating become more popular, a troubling trend of health policing and body shaming is also on the rise. In a world obsessed with size and a movement revolving around food, fat people are too often left without a seat at the table.

by Jasmin Singer