We are firmly in holiday mode right now. (If you’re searching for last-minute presents, consider this your friendly reminder to check out our holiday guide for the best gifts, treats, and eats!) But we are also looking ahead to 2026, and specifically to all the new places we would love to visit in the New Year. If you are joining us, you will be interested to know that this week we have news from Emirates, P&O Cruises, and a brand-new reason to book a trip to Miami as soon as possible.
We also have exciting news about an intriguing new mushroom café concept, and a fresh honor for Impossible Foods.
Free From Fellows’ vegan marshmallows will be offered on future Emirates flights. | Free From Fellows
Vegan marshmallows are coming to Emirates flights
Ever had a craving for vegan marshmallows while cruising at 30,000 feet among fluffy clouds? Us, too. Thankfully, Emirates can now cater to those cravings. The airline has partnered with vegan candy company Free From Fellows to offer gelatin-free mini marshmallows on its flights. Starting in February 2026, business class customers will be able to request the vegan marshmallows on any flight.
“We are delighted that our brands’ reach has extended into the clouds and beyond,” said Lisa Gawthorne, co-founder of Bravura Foods, the parent company behind Free From Fellows. “We are very aware that the products have become a cult favorite not just with vegans but also with the wider sweet-loving community as our mallows have a unique creamy, soft, delicious texture to them that appeals to everyone.”
P&O Cruises will offer over 40 plant-based dishes in the new year. | P & O Cruises
Major cruise liner adds more than 40 new vegan dishes
Emirates, P&O sees your vegan mini marshmallows and raises you more than 40 new vegan dishes. Yep, if you have a cruise booked for 2026, you will be treated to a brand-new selection of plant-based recipes developed by Bosh!. The dishes will be served across P & O Cruises’ main dining rooms, as well as its Freedom and Club restaurants. The move follows several other cruise lines, including Princess Cruises and Virgin Voyages, in expanding their vegan offerings.
“We’re really proud to be partnering with P&O Cruises to introduce a new line-up of bold, plant-based dishes to their rotating menu,” said Bosh! co-founders Henry Firth and Ian Theasby. “They’re packed with vibrant ingredients and big flavors, giving guests the chance to enjoy proper feel-good food while they explore the world. We’re confident this new menu will not just meet expectations, but exceed them.”
Impossible Foods—the company behind vegan chicken nuggets, burgers, meatballs, and more—has been named ‘Best in Business.’ | Impossible Foods
Report crowns Impossible Foods ‘Best in Business’ for the second time
The plant-based meat market has been tumultuous recently, but according to Inc. Magazine, Impossible Foods remains as impressive as ever. For the second year in a row, the influential business publication has included Impossible Foods on its “Best in Business” list for 2025.
The vegan brand was recognized in the Best Marketing category, with the magazine highlighting its successful campaign with competitive eater Joey Chestnut, which garnered millions of impressions. At a September baseball game between the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers, Chestnut was challenged to eat 99 Impossible chicken nuggets over the course of nine innings. He succeeded, of course, consuming 275 nuggets in total.
Impossible Foods CEO Peter McGuinness said making the list twice was “bittersweet,” noting that the California-based company is the only plant-based food brand to be included on the list this year. “At an inflection point for the category, we’re continuing to evolve, grow, and show up where it matters, from making the best products to connecting with consumers in bold and unexpected ways,” he said.
Jajaja Mexicana’s signature vegan Mexican dishes are coming to Miami. | Jajaja Mexicana
Popular plant-based Mexican restaurant Jajaja Mexicana opens in Wynwood, Miami
New York’s popular Jajaja Mexicana has just opened a brand-new location in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood. This marks the first time the beloved restaurant has expanded beyond New York, and fans can expect the same upbeat atmosphere and quality dining. Think weekend DJ sets, cocktails, and classic dishes like birria tacos, grande nachos, and chorizo burritos, along with new exclusive menu items inspired by Cuban and Caribbean cuisine.
The Dusted Cup has made a name for itself with its range of tasty, mushroom-infused dishes. | The Dusted Cup
Portland just got an all-vegan mushroom café
Mushroom fans, this one is for you. A new, all-vegan mushroom café has just opened in Portland. If you are intrigued by the idea of lion’s mane cookies, turkey tail pumpkin muffins, chaga cheeseburgers, and other mushroom-inspired eats, The Dusted Cup has you covered.
“We invite you to explore the vibrant world of functional mushroom drinks and nourishing plant-based meals,” the café’s website reads. “Enjoy the health benefits of mushrooms like cordyceps and reishi, all while savoring delicious flavors crafted to rejuvenate and energize.”
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Charlotte is a VegNews editor and writer based in sunny Southsea on England's southern coast.
