Halloween is nearly here, and that means it’s time to get spooky. If you’re craving some seasonal treats, we’ve got you covered. And be sure to check out our guide to all-things Halloween for vegan-friendly candy, healthier treats, recipes, and more.
And while you’re in the spooky spirit, two new Halloween-themed drinks from Erewhon and Verve Coffee have just dropped. We’ve got all the delicious details below, plus plenty more food news from the week.
Dandies
Fan-favorite vegan marshmallow brand Dandies lands at Walmart
Dandies vegan marshmallows are now available from Walmart. The beloved vegan brand recently announced that its regular-sized marshmallows, mini marshmallows, and its new marshmallow cream spread are all now on the shelves at select stores in the US and Canada. “One of my favorite little traditions whenever Dandies lands somewhere new is to go grab a bag myself,” the brand, founded by Ryan Howard and Dan Ziegler, posted on Instagram. “Honestly, I still get chills seeing our marshmallows on a brand new shelf.”
Everyone’s favorite Whole Foods cake is reimagined as vegan ice cream with a delicious twist
Whole Foods’ Berry Chantilly Cake, with its layers of light vanilla sponge, lots of cream, and pile of berries on top, has long been a fan-favorite. But now, the store has arguably gone one better, with a Mango Chantilly Cake-flavored oat milk ice cream. Other tasty new oat milk ice cream flavors include vanilla, mint chocolate chip, chocolate chip peanut butter swirl, and oatmeal creme cookie.
Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s crustless PB & J sandwiches could be in trouble
Bad news for fans of Trader Joe’s vegan-friendly Crustless Peanut Butter and Strawberry Jam Sandwiches: the chain is being sued for allegedly copying rival brand Smucker’s. According to the lawsuit, Trader Joe’s version—including the sandwich’s appearance and packaging design—is too similar to Smucker’s Uncrustables. Smucker’s has reportedly requested that Trader Joe’s stop selling the crustless sandwiches. Watch this space to see what happens next.
Maya’s Cookies
America’s top Black-owned vegan cookie company unveils new baking mixes
Popular gourmet vegan cookie brand Maya’s Cookies is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and in honor of the occasion, is launching two brand-new products: Maya’s Cookies Mix (in sugar cookie and chocolate chip flavors) and Maya’s Egg Replacer. “10 years of Maya’s Cookies means 10 years of fans, our local community, and the many organizations and leaders who’ve walked beside us,” Maya Madsen, founder and CEO, said. “This next chapter is about opening our kitchen to yours—through cookie mixes and a best-in-class egg replacer—our new products let home bakers, professionals, and cookie lovers everywhere share in the creativity, comfort, and magic of baking together.”
Get in the Halloween spirit with Erewhon’s OG Goth Smoothie by The Smashing Pumpkins
What better way to celebrate the spooky season than by stopping by the LA grocery phenom Erewhon for the OG Goth Smoothie—created in collaboration with The Smashing Pumpkins? The jet-black blend features almond milk, GT’s Alive for a Balanced Mood and Mind Cola, Cocoyo Raw Coconut Yogurt Cacao, chocolate ganache, and organic black sesame butter. Each sale will benefit The Concussion Foundation, a nonprofit supporting individuals affected by concussions and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (a brain disease caused by repeated head trauma).
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Vegan America Marketplace is a new shop for all of your vegan favorites
A brand new vegan marketplace called Vegan America Marketplace has just launched. The new online shopping destination offers everything from plant-based meats and vegan pet food to dairy-free cheese and candy. “We launched the Vegan America Marketplace because the fastest way to accelerate positive change is to make the right thing easier,” Jonathan Faran, CEO of Vegan America. “Whether someone is fully vegan or just exploring, our goal is to make choosing plant-based simple, affordable, and inspiring.”
Verve Coffee
Verve Coffee adds new vegan ube coconut cream cold foam
Erewhon isn’t the only one serving up spooky vegan drinks this Halloween. Verve Coffee has also launched a new purple-and-orange vegan ube coconut cream cold foam in honor of the holiday. “A sip so good it’s scary,” the brand shared on social media. The festive cold foam can be added to any drink, from lattes to matcha to tea.
US military swaps out vegetarian MREs with fully vegan meals
The US military is about to serve millions more vegan meals. Starting in 2027, fully plant-based MREs (meals ready to eat) will replace the current vegetarian options. The move follows a campaign by Mercy For Animals, which worked with more than 25 military volunteers to advocate for the change.
“This is an incredible victory that will potentially spare thousands of animals from suffering and cruelty on factory farms, and ensure that compassionate choices are integrated into one of the world’s largest institutions,” the organization said.
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Charlotte is a VegNews editor and writer based in sunny Southsea on England's southern coast.
