It might be August, but summer isn’t over just yet. There’s still time to whip up Reese Witherspoon’s favorite corn salad and indulge in iconic seasonal favorites like blueberry pie with vanilla ice cream, barbecue ribs, and peach cobbler. Hungry yet? We’ve figured out how to make all of these warm-weather classics completely plant-based—check them out here.
But while summer is still hanging on, we can’t help but get excited for fall. The good news? Califia Farms has already announced its delicious limited-edition seasonal flavors. Plus, there’s plenty more to look forward to, including new vegan salmon, Just Chicken, and other plant-based innovations. Keep reading for all the tasty details.
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Eat Just’s chicken lands in retailers
Eat Just, best known for its mung bean-based liquid egg, has expanded into the vegan chicken space with a quiet rollout of its newest products. Per Instagram account BigBoxVegan, the California brand’s Just Chicken—available in Original, Buffalo, and Sesame Ginger flavors—has already been spotted at Sprouts Farmers Market locations and on H-E-B’s website.
Mr. Charlie’s opens fourth location
Beloved fast-food chain Mr. Charlie’s just announced its newest location, and it’s celebrating with free vegan food. Set to open in Santa Monica, CA, Mr. Charlie’s will host a grand opening celebration on August 16. The first 111 guests will receive a free Not a Cheeseburger and fries.
Mr. Charlie’s currently operates in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sydney, Australia. Its debut in Santa Monica follows the chain’s announcement of a multi million-dollar development plan to open 18 locations across Arizona.
Juicy Marbles launches new vegan salmon in the US
Recently, Slovenian brand Juicy Marbles teamed up with Austrian food tech company Revo Foods to bring a new vegan, whole-cut cod to market in the US. And there’s more where that came from. The duo has just announced the launch of another new vegan whole-cut seafood product, but this time, it’s salmon. Kinda Salmon, which is packed with protein and contains omega-3 fatty acids, is available to buy now from Juicy Marbles online store.
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Califia Farms announces new fall flavors
It’s nearly fall, and you know what that means: seasonal products are starting to be announced. Califia Farms is gearing up to bring several new almond milk flavors to market, including holiday spice, pumpkin spice, and maple. On top of this, it’s also launching a limited edition horchata flavor made with rice and almond milk. It’s also bringing back beloved fall favorites like Caramel Apple Crumble Oat Creamer and Pumpkin Spice Almond Latte.
Schuman Cheese and Good Planet Foods are teaming up
Washington-based vegan cheese brand Good Planet Foods has teamed up with Italian cheese importer Schuman Cheese—which produces dairy-free cheese under the Vevan brand—to form a whole new joint venture. Together, the brands will combine their skills and reach under a new company called GPV Foods. “This collaboration strengthens our manufacturing capabilities, expands our plant-based portfolio, and positions us for rapid growth in a category we strongly believe in,” Keith Schuman, Plant-Based Business Unit Lead at Schuman Cheese, said in a statement.
Elmhurst 1925 launches 3 new minimally-processed milks
Dairy-free brand Elmhurst 1925 has launched a new line of plant milks, and it’s keeping things simple. The New York-based company is focusing on minimally processed options made with just four ingredients or fewer. The new lineup includes Unsweetened Pistachio Milk, Unsweetened Vanilla Pistachio Milk, and Unsweetened Vanilla Cashew Milk, available now at Sprouts Farmers Market locations.
Dole Whip at Costco is now vegan
If you’re a fan of Dole Whip, you probably know that the versions served at Disney parks are typically vegan. Until recently, though, the retail varieties included honey, making them off-limits for some. Now, according to BigBoxVegan, that’s changed. You can now find honey-free Dole Whip at Costco, making it easier than ever to enjoy this iconic frozen treat at home.
Vegan food festival returns to San Diego for third year running
The Oceanside Vegan Food Festival is back for its third year, returning to Pier View Way in Oceanside, San Diego County, on August 23. This vibrant, all-ages event will feature 70 vendors serving up an impressive range of plant-based eats, from doughnuts and cookies to pizza, wings, and sushi. Beyond the food, attendees can explore stalls offering sustainable jewelry, enjoy live DJ sets, support rescue dog charities, and so much more.
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Kid’s dairy-free milk brand Kiki Milk is launching at Target
Kiki Milk, which specializes in organic, nutritionally complete dairy-free milk for children and adults, is launching in California, Hawaii, and Washington Target locations this month. Three flavors will be available: original, chocolate, and unsweetened.“This launch at Target marks a major milestone in our mission to make clean, nutritious options more accessible to families everywhere,” Alex and Lauren Abelin, co-founders of PlantBaby, the makers of Kiki Milk, said in a statement. “As parents, we know how hard it can be to find truly clean, organic products for kids. We’re excited to meet more families right where they shop.”
North Carolina coffee shop becomes first to offer watermelon milk
Wildroots Coffee in Charlotte, NC, has become the first café in the US to serve Milkish’s watermelon seed milk. With two locations in the city, the shop is currently featuring the innovative milk in a Blueberry Pancake Latte, and it’s also available for purchase in its retail section. “I’d been on the search for a while for something that tastes good, steams well, has a good price, and has a better ingredient list,” said Wildroots owner Jasmine Koch.
Baked by Sticky launches high-protein cookies and brownies
Baked by Sticky, the allergy-friendly dessert brand founded by Cupcake Wars winner Doron Petersan, has just unveiled a new lineup of plant-based treats: protein-packed cookies, fudgy brownies, chocolate chip cookie mix, and pancake mix. Each product is powered by Just One, a mung bean-based protein powder from Eat Just. “What better way to meet your macros,” said Petersan. “It’s a cookie that hits like the ones you grew up with, only now it works harder for you. No one should be afraid to enjoy dessert.” All items are available now for direct order from Baked by Sticky.
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Charlotte is a VegNews editor and writer based in sunny Southsea on England's southern coast.
