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What a Giant $20 Erewhon Strawberry Says About the Future of Food

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What a Giant $20 Erewhon Strawberry Says About the Future of Food

Erewhon made headlines with its $20 strawberry, but changing climate conditions may mean premium-priced fruit isn’t just for luxury stores anymore.

by Charlotte Pointing | June 2, 2025

Food News of the Week: New Oatmilk Horchata at Starbucks, Impossible Chicken, Plus Oat Beef and Vegan Salmon Go Big Food News of the Week: New Oatmilk Horchata at Starbucks, Impossible Chicken, Plus Oat Beef and Vegan Salmon Go Big

by Charlotte Pointing

The Real Reason You Love Trader Joe’s Isn’t What You Think The Real Reason You Love Trader Joe’s Isn’t What You Think

by Jill Ettinger

Lollapalooza’s Dairy-Free Pop-Up, Massive Attack’s Vegan Show, and What To Know About the Selena Gomez Oreo Lollapalooza’s Dairy-Free Pop-Up, Massive Attack’s Vegan Show, and What To Know About the Selena Gomez Oreo

by Charlotte Pointing

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

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

Beyond Meat’s $100 Million Test of Relevance Beyond Meat’s $100 Million Test of Relevance

by Jill Ettinger

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

Food News of the Week: Yerba Mate’s Big Rebrand, Daiya Reformulates, and a Salty Oreo First Hits Stores Food News of the Week: Yerba Mate’s Big Rebrand, Daiya Reformulates, and a Salty Oreo First Hits Stores

by VegNews Editors

New Vegan Candy Hits Walmart, Neat Burger Bows Out of the UK, and Sunday Supper Shoots for $2.5 Million New Vegan Candy Hits Walmart, Neat Burger Bows Out of the UK, and Sunday Supper Shoots for $2.5 Million

by Charlotte Pointing

Food News of the Week: NotCo Lands On Aeromexico, Chef Priyanka and Sopo Team Up, and a Vegan Taco Chain Franchises

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Food News of the Week: NotCo Lands On Aeromexico, Chef Priyanka and Sopo Team Up, and a Vegan Taco Chain Franchises

This week in food news: Aeromexico is serving vegan burgers from NotCo, Just Egg is headed to Europe, Tacotarian is franchising, and much more.

by Charlotte Pointing

Just Egg Secures European Debut Backed by $14.8 Million Investment Just Egg Secures European Debut Backed by $14.8 Million Investment

by VegNews Editors

Food News of the Week: New Just Egg Burritos, Oat Milk Soft Serve, and Elmhurst Lands at Whole Foods Food News of the Week: New Just Egg Burritos, Oat Milk Soft Serve, and Elmhurst Lands at Whole Foods

by Charlotte Pointing

This Realistic Stuffed Vegan Chicken Is Now in 1,300 US Supermarkets This Realistic Stuffed Vegan Chicken Is Now in 1,300 US Supermarkets

by VegNews Editors

Food News of the Week: Beyond Meat’s Unbreaded Chicken, Califia Taps Coconut Cream, and April Fools’ Pranks You Missed Food News of the Week: Beyond Meat’s Unbreaded Chicken, Califia Taps Coconut Cream, and April Fools’ Pranks You Missed

by Charlotte Pointing

Food News of the Week: New Dairy-Free Ben & Jerry’s Flavors, Butter Made From CO2, and Vegan Seafood Heads South Food News of the Week: New Dairy-Free Ben & Jerry’s Flavors, Butter Made From CO2, and Vegan Seafood Heads South

by Charlotte Pointing

While Egg Prices Soar, Plant-Based Egg Brands Are Thriving: “A Reliable, Planet-Friendly Choice” While Egg Prices Soar, Plant-Based Egg Brands Are Thriving: “A Reliable, Planet-Friendly Choice”

by Charlotte Pointing

This Vegan Sourdough Subscription Will Break Your Store-Bought Bread Habit and Give You “Free Croissants for Life” This Vegan Sourdough Subscription Will Break Your Store-Bought Bread Habit and Give You “Free Croissants for Life”

by VegNews Editors

Food News of the Week: Peet’s Coffee Drops Non-Dairy Milk Charges, McDonald’s Debuts McVeggie Burger, and So Delicious Partners With Lollapalooza Food News of the Week: Peet’s Coffee Drops Non-Dairy Milk Charges, McDonald’s Debuts McVeggie Burger, and So Delicious Partners With Lollapalooza

by Charlotte Pointing

Food News of the Week: New Ben & Jerry’s, Oatly’s Free Coffee Campaign, and Violife Shakes Up the Creamer Category Food News of the Week: New Ben & Jerry’s, Oatly’s Free Coffee Campaign, and Violife Shakes Up the Creamer Category

by Charlotte Pointing

Suzy Amis Cameron’s $300 Million Bet on Vegan Innovation: “It’s a Movement” Suzy Amis Cameron’s $300 Million Bet on Vegan Innovation: “It’s a Movement”

by VegNews Editors

$450 Million Mycelium Meat Darling Meati Foods Faces Sudden Collapse $450 Million Mycelium Meat Darling Meati Foods Faces Sudden Collapse

by VegNews Editors

Food News of the Week: Tom Brady’s Vegan Gummies, Baileys Adds Oat Milk Liqueur, and Impossible Foods Enters the Steak Market Food News of the Week: Tom Brady’s Vegan Gummies, Baileys Adds Oat Milk Liqueur, and Impossible Foods Enters the Steak Market

by Charlotte Pointing

Plant-Based Shake-Up: Newcomer Chunk Foods Expands While Leader Beyond Meat Downsizes Plant-Based Shake-Up: Newcomer Chunk Foods Expands While Leader Beyond Meat Downsizes

by VegNews Editors

15 Black-Owned Vegan Food Brands You’ll Love: From Hot Sauce to Popcorn 15 Black-Owned Vegan Food Brands You’ll Love: From Hot Sauce to Popcorn

by Nicole Axworthy

Pamela Anderson Revives Family Tradition With New Pickle Line Pamela Anderson Revives Family Tradition With New Pickle Line

by VegNews Editors

Food News of the Week: Bafta Serves Vegan Caviar, Oatly Sales Spike, and the US Gets a New Vegan Egg Food News of the Week: Bafta Serves Vegan Caviar, Oatly Sales Spike, and the US Gets a New Vegan Egg

by Charlotte Pointing

There’s Now a Vegan Meal Delivery Service for Athletes There’s Now a Vegan Meal Delivery Service for Athletes

by Charlotte Pointing and Nicole Axworthy

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Dunkin’ to Drop Non-Dairy Surcharge: “The Era of the ‘Milk Tax’ Is Ending” Dunkin’ to Drop Non-Dairy Surcharge: “The Era of the ‘Milk Tax’ Is Ending”

by VegNews Editors

This App Helps You Fight Food Waste and Save Money at the Same Time This App Helps You Fight Food Waste and Save Money at the Same Time

by Charlotte Pointing

Food News of the Week: Beyond Meat Teams Up With Basketball Stars, Ella Mills Saves Allplants, and Morocco Gets Its First Dairy-Free Milk Brand Food News of the Week: Beyond Meat Teams Up With Basketball Stars, Ella Mills Saves Allplants, and Morocco Gets Its First Dairy-Free Milk Brand

by Charlotte Pointing

Mike Tyson’s Mr. Charlie’s Launches Potato Ice Cream in Fast-Food First Mike Tyson’s Mr. Charlie’s Launches Potato Ice Cream in Fast-Food First

by VegNews Editors

38 Black-Owned Vegan Bakeries and Restaurants Serving Up Next-Level Vegan Eats 38 Black-Owned Vegan Bakeries and Restaurants Serving Up Next-Level Vegan Eats

by Nicole Axworthy and Jocelyn Martinez

Michelin Guide Honors ‘Superb’ Plates London as UK’s First Vegan Star Recipient Michelin Guide Honors ‘Superb’ Plates London as UK’s First Vegan Star Recipient

by VegNews Editors

Food News of the Week: Meatless Jamie Oliver Meals Land at Walmart, Another Coffee Chain Ends the Dairy-Free Surcharge, and New Vegan Ice Cream at Salt & Straw Food News of the Week: Meatless Jamie Oliver Meals Land at Walmart, Another Coffee Chain Ends the Dairy-Free Surcharge, and New Vegan Ice Cream at Salt & Straw

by Charlotte Pointing

Missed Veganuary? Try Going Dairy-Free for February With This Non-Dairy Leader Missed Veganuary? Try Going Dairy-Free for February With This Non-Dairy Leader

by VegNews Editors

Food News of the Week: Gordon Ramsay Backs Dairy-Free Butter, Vegan KitKat Gets the Axe, and Beyond Steak Lands in France Food News of the Week: Gordon Ramsay Backs Dairy-Free Butter, Vegan KitKat Gets the Axe, and Beyond Steak Lands in France

by Charlotte Pointing

Food News of the Week: Chunk Foods Aids LA Fire Victims, Alcoholic Boba, and New Vegan Mozzarella Nears Approval Food News of the Week: Chunk Foods Aids LA Fire Victims, Alcoholic Boba, and New Vegan Mozzarella Nears Approval

by Charlotte Pointing

Food News of the Week: Meati Dives Into Breakfast, State Burger Adds Vegan Chicken, and Spain’s Meatless Giant Opens a Food Lab Food News of the Week: Meati Dives Into Breakfast, State Burger Adds Vegan Chicken, and Spain’s Meatless Giant Opens a Food Lab

by Charlotte Pointing

Ravi DeRossi Offers Fans a Chance to Invest in His Vegan Restaurant Empire Ravi DeRossi Offers Fans a Chance to Invest in His Vegan Restaurant Empire

by VegNews Editors

Food News of the Week: Superfood Smoothies at Veggie Grill, Ikea’s Vegan Sausages, and Cinnaholic’s New Brunch Rolls Food News of the Week: Superfood Smoothies at Veggie Grill, Ikea’s Vegan Sausages, and Cinnaholic’s New Brunch Rolls

by Charlotte Pointing

Pinky Cole’s Empire Expands in South Baltimore With Bar Vegan: “It’s a Celebration” Pinky Cole’s Empire Expands in South Baltimore With Bar Vegan: “It’s a Celebration”

by VegNews Editors

Why Florida and California Top the List for Foodborne Illness Risks Why Florida and California Top the List for Foodborne Illness Risks

by Charlotte Pointing

It’s a New Era for Oat Milk: “We Are Committed to a More Sustainable Future” It’s a New Era for Oat Milk: “We Are Committed to a More Sustainable Future”

by VegNews Editors

Food News of the Week: Veganuary Goes Global, Papa Johns Adds Vegan Ham, and Beyond Steak Burritos Land in the UK Food News of the Week: Veganuary Goes Global, Papa Johns Adds Vegan Ham, and Beyond Steak Burritos Land in the UK

by Charlotte Pointing

The Top 10 Food Stories That Shaped 2024 The Top 10 Food Stories That Shaped 2024

by Charlotte Pointing

What the FDA’s First ‘Healthy’ Labeling Update in 30 Years Means for Your Health What the FDA’s First ‘Healthy’ Labeling Update in 30 Years Means for Your Health

by VegNews Editors

Over Half of US Coffee Chains Have Dropped Non-Dairy Surcharges: Report Over Half of US Coffee Chains Have Dropped Non-Dairy Surcharges: Report

by VegNews Editors

Older Hispanic Women and Budget-Conscious Shoppers Reducing Red Meat Consumption the Most, New Research Finds Older Hispanic Women and Budget-Conscious Shoppers Reducing Red Meat Consumption the Most, New Research Finds

by VegNews Editors

Is Pecan Milk the New Oat Milk? Is Pecan Milk the New Oat Milk?

by Anna Starostinetskaya

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by Anna Starostinetskaya

Vegan Women Summit Unveils a Broader Sustainability Platform With 2025’s 2100 Summit: “It’s a Movement” Vegan Women Summit Unveils a Broader Sustainability Platform With 2025’s 2100 Summit: “It’s a Movement”

by VegNews Editors