Products

Vegan Pot Pies Debut at Walmart This Fall

Plant-based brand Alpha Foods’ line of vegan pot pies in Beefy Cheddar, Chik’n Veggie, Pizza, and Buffalo Chik’n flavors will be available nationwide this fall.

Fashion + Beauty

Crayola Debuts 58-Piece Vegan Beauty Line

The nostalgic coloring-book companion has partnered with British brand Asos to create a crayon-inspired, animal-free beauty line.

Environment

Study Finds Veganism Is the Only Way to Save the Planet

According to researchers at Oxford University, eschewing animal products will reduce an individual’s carbon footprint by 73 percent.

Celebrities

Evanna Lynch Tackles Eating Disorders on Vegan Podcast

The Harry Potter star’s latest episode of The Chickpeeps podcast addresses the complex subject of disordered eating and veganism.

Health

Dairy Protein Spikes Risk of Heart Failure by 49 Percent

New research finds that consuming too much protein from any source has a negative impact on cardiovascular health.

Entrepreneurs

Mother-Daughter-Duo Open Vegan Commercial Kitchen

Chefs, activists, and entrepreneurs can now work at My Vgan Kitchen in Florida thanks to Martha Arango and Daniela Ochoa.

Fashion + Beauty

Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act Passes in California Senate

The sale of beauty products and ingredients that are tested on animals may soon be banned in California.

Activism

Vegan Teen Walks 1,000 Miles from England to Scotland

Subsisting solely on gas-station vegan food, England resident Jack Mackey walks 500 miles (and is currently walking 500 more) as a tribute to the famed Proclaimers song and to help raise funds for rescued goats.

Restaurants

General Store Turns into San Diego’s First Vegan Market

MIssion Square Market transformed into an all-vegan grocery store within one month thanks to local support.

Fashion + Beauty

Vegan Lipstick Brand Fights Gun Violence with New Shade

The “Fired Up” campaign, created by social-justice brand The Lipstick Lobby, features Sandy Hook, Columbine, Pulse Nightclub, and Parkland survivors and raises funding for gun-control advocacy organization The Brady Center.

Products

Iconic ’80s Candy Bonkers! Makes a Vegan Comeback

Candy company LEAF Brands—the makers of Jolly Ranchers—have resurrected the nostalgic fruity chews in seven classic flavors.

Business

First Clean-Meat Dish to Debut in Israeli Eatery in 2018

Machneyuda restaurant in Jerusalem may become the first in the world to offer clean meat on its menu.