Food News of the Week: Beyond Steak Filets Debut at Steakhouse Chain, Chicago Launches Vegan Farmers Market, and Redefine Meat Debuts Spicy Shawarma

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Food News of the Week: Beyond Steak Filets Debut at Steakhouse Chain, Chicago Launches Vegan Farmers Market, and Redefine Meat Debuts Spicy Shawarma

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Taylor Swift and Pamela Anderson Keep the Sourdough Trend Alive
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Beyond Drops the "Meat" as It Eyes the Expanding Protein Category
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Beyond Drops the “Meat” as It Eyes the Expanding Protein Category
Deli Meat Compared to Cigarettes in New Lung Cancer Research
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Deli Meat Compared to Cigarettes in New Lung Cancer Research
Paris' Arpège Goes Plant‑Based Amid EU Crackdown on Vegan Meat 
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Paris’ Arpège Goes Plant‑Based Amid EU Crackdown on Vegan Meat 
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Pinky Cole Hayes to Join ‘Real Housewives’ Cast as Slutty Vegan Expands Again
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Food News of the Week: Oatly Joins the Matcha Craze, a Fried Ice Cream Cookie, and Quorn Gets a $24 Million Glow-Up

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Food News of the Week: Oatly Joins the Matcha Craze, a Fried Ice Cream Cookie, and Quorn Gets a $24 Million Glow-Up

This week in food news: Oatly’s new matcha latte, a new British creamy tequila brand, Quorn gets millions amid its “pivotal year” and much more.

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Ultra-Processed but Climate-Friendly? The Paradox of Plant-Based Meat
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Ultra-Processed but Climate-Friendly? The Paradox of Plant-Based Meat
This Popular US Vacation Spot Aims to Be the Next Blue Zones City: 'It Really Fits'
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This Popular US Vacation Spot Aims to Be the Next Blue Zones City: ‘It Really Fits’
As the PSL Turns 20, Starbucks Leans Into Pecan in New Oat Milk-Heavy Fall Menu
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As the PSL Turns 20, Starbucks Leans Into Pecan in New Oat Milk-Heavy Fall Menu
Michelle Pfeiffer Sparked Backlash Against This Produce Coating, But How Worried Should You Be?
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Yes, Chef, You Can Get Bear-Worthy Vegan Italian Beef Sandwiches in Chicago
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Exclusive: Los Angeles Gets Its First-Ever Eco-Minded Loyalty Program
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Exclusive: Los Angeles Gets Its First-Ever Eco-Minded Loyalty Program
Bruce Springsteen's OMAD Diet Keeps Him 'Lean and Mean' at 75
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Bruce Springsteen’s OMAD Diet Keeps Him ‘Lean and Mean’ at 75
Summer Only Officially Starts When You Make Dolly Parton’s Vintage 3-Bean Salad Recipe
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Could Eating Less Meat Become a National Movement in Spain?
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Could Eating Less Meat Become a National Movement in Spain?
Food News of the Week: King Charles' Chocolate Excursion,  LA Vegan Hot Spot Expands, and a Plant-Based Sushi Spot Reopens
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Food News of the Week: King Charles’ Chocolate Excursion, LA Vegan Hot Spot Expands, and a Plant-Based Sushi Spot Reopens
Strawberries and Pasta Are Iga Swiatek’s Secret Weapon on the Court: Here’s the Vegan Way to Try the Viral Dish
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Strawberries and Pasta Are Iga Swiatek’s Secret Weapon on the Court: Here’s the Vegan Way to Try the Viral Dish
"Dinosaur Time" Is the Salad Ritual Every Jurassic Fan Should Get Behind
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“Dinosaur Time” Is the Salad Ritual Every Jurassic Fan Should Get Behind
Can the McPlant Survive? The Rise, Fall, and Future of McDonald’s Plant-Based Burger
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Can the McPlant Survive? The Rise, Fall, and Future of McDonald’s Plant-Based Burger
Plant It Like Beckham: Expert Tricks to Get a Perfect Mid-Summer Garden Just Like the Soccer Legend
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Plant It Like Beckham: Expert Tricks to Get a Perfect Mid-Summer Garden Just Like the Soccer Legend
America’s Healthiest States Might Surprise You
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America’s Healthiest States Might Surprise You
Dan Buettner Says the Secret to Longevity Isn’t What You Think—And We Believe Him
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Dan Buettner Says the Secret to Longevity Isn’t What You Think—And We Believe Him
Food News of the Week: Vegan Octopus Returns, Beyond's Whole-Cut Steak, and Meatless Hot Dogs Come to This Chain
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Food News of the Week: Vegan Octopus Returns, Beyond’s Whole-Cut Steak, and Meatless Hot Dogs Come to This Chain

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Forget Protein, Fiber Is the New TikTok Nutrition Trend That Actually Makes Sense
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