In 2018, veganism skyrocketed. From the explosion of plant-based eateries to the emergence of new dairy-free ice creams to big corporations going vegan, the proof is in the (dairy-free) pudding. Judging by the 2.1 million votes we received in this year’s Veggie Awards, we’d say you’re as excited as we are about the growth of the plant-based lifestyle. It’s been a busy 12 months for the veg world, and we can hardly wait to see what 2019 brings. In the meantime, we are excited to give you the very best of veganism.
Here are the winners of the 2018 VegNews Veggie Awards …
READER PICKS
>> CHOW
Best Cookie
Lenny & Larry’s
Best Ice Cream
So Delicious
Best Milk
Califia Farms
Best Chocolate
Endangered Species Chocolate
Best Veggie Burger
Beyond Burger
Best Staple Cheese
Daiya Foods & Follow Your Heart (tie!)
Best Artisanal Cheese
Miyoko’s Kitchen
Best Yogurt
Kite Hill
Best Energy Bar
Lärabar
Best Snack
Hippeas Chickpea Puffs
Best Candy
Justin’s Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Best Accidentally Vegan Treat
Oreo
Best Cookie Dough
EatPastry
Best Kombucha
GT’s Living Foods
Best Plant Protein Powder
Vega
Best Condiment
Vegenaise
Best Dog Food
Halo
>> STYLE
Best Hair Care
LUSH
Best Makeup
Pacifica
Best Fashion Label
BEETxBEET
Best Handbags
Matt & Nat
Best Shoes
Novacas
>> GO
Best Fine Dining Restaurant
Vedge (Philadelphia)
Best Casual Restaurant
Sage Vegan Bistro (Los Angeles)
Best Vegan Chain
Veggie Grill (Nationwide)
Best Vegan Store
Herbivore (Portland)
Best Meal Delivery Service
Veestro
Best Bakery
Cinnaholic (Nationwide) & Vegan Treats (Bethlehem, PA) (tie!)
Best Vegan Doughnut Shop
Doe Donuts (Portland) & Donut Friend (Los Angeles) (tie!)
Best Online Store
Vegan Essentials
>> PEOPLE & MEDIA
Best Vegan Celebrity
Woody Harrelson
Best Cookbook
Vegan Comfort Classics by Lauren Toyota
Best Blog
Minimalist Baker
Best Social Media Star
Tim Moore (@veganfatkid)
EDITOR PICKS
VegNews editors carefully selected the companies, products, people, and trends that have played the biggest roles in moving veganism into the mainstream in 2018.
Product of the Year
Impossible Burger
Company of the Year
Oatly
Trend of the Year
Vegan Fast Food
Story of the Year
Starbucks
City of the Year
Minneapolis
For more on all of our 2018 Veggie Award winners, grab the November+December Holiday Issue on newsstands or the VegNews store today!
