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In the Face of Crisis, These Herbalists Say the Future of Food Is Wild

Inside the new National Geographic book that makes wild food accessible, sustainable, and delicious.

by Charlotte Pointing | May 27, 2025

Can a Bottle of Vinegar Save the Bees? Bragg’s Bee-Focused Pivot Is a Lesson in Climate Stewardship Can a Bottle of Vinegar Save the Bees? Bragg’s Bee-Focused Pivot Is a Lesson in Climate Stewardship

by Jill Ettinger

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

This Startup Is Making Vegan Butter Out of Thin Air—Literally This Startup Is Making Vegan Butter Out of Thin Air—Literally

by Charlotte Pointing

The Best Vegan ‘Shark Tank’ Deals of All Time The Best Vegan ‘Shark Tank’ Deals of All Time

by Tanya Flink

Impossible Foods’ Visionary Founder on the Fight to Save the Planet Impossible Foods’ Visionary Founder on the Fight to Save the Planet

by Jasmin Singer

These 19 Women-Led Restaurants Are Taking on the Male-Dominated Worlds of BBQ, Sushi, Soul Food, and More These 19 Women-Led Restaurants Are Taking on the Male-Dominated Worlds of BBQ, Sushi, Soul Food, and More

by Charlotte Pointing

The Historical Roots of Black Farming: Black VegFest Founder on Liberation and Resistance The Historical Roots of Black Farming: Black VegFest Founder on Liberation and Resistance

by Omowale Adewale

Asian Vegan Food Is the Moment—And These Brands Prove It Asian Vegan Food Is the Moment—And These Brands Prove It

by VegNews Editors

Can Trupo’s Nostalgic Vegan Candy Bars Take on Hershey’s and Mars?

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Can Trupo’s Nostalgic Vegan Candy Bars Take on Hershey’s and Mars?

Trupo is on a mission to launch more vegan candy bars inspired by nostalgic favorites like KitKat and Twix. Here’s how you can get involved.

by Charlotte Pointing

Why These Black Politicians, Activists, and Artists On Why They Don’t Eat Meat Why These Black Politicians, Activists, and Artists On Why They Don’t Eat Meat

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

23 Black Vegan Chefs Redefining Plant-Based Food and Community 23 Black Vegan Chefs Redefining Plant-Based Food and Community

by Tanya Flink

First, the Vegan Carrot Cake. Now, We Have the Famous Chocolate Cake Recipe, Too. First, the Vegan Carrot Cake. Now, We Have the Famous Chocolate Cake Recipe, Too.

by Tanya Flink

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

Will Bird and Swine Flus Cause the Next Pandemic? Why Experts Say Yes. Will Bird and Swine Flus Cause the Next Pandemic? Why Experts Say Yes.

by Anna Starostinetskaya

After 18 Years, Baker Behind Award-Winning Vegan Carrot Cake Shares Her Secret Recipe After 18 Years, Baker Behind Award-Winning Vegan Carrot Cake Shares Her Secret Recipe

by Tanya Flink

How Daniella Monet Balances Motherhood, Advocacy, and a Return to Hollywood How Daniella Monet Balances Motherhood, Advocacy, and a Return to Hollywood

by Jasmin Singer

The Vegan Community Rallies for LA Wildfire Relief: The Restaurants and Businesses Supporting Firefighters and Victims The Vegan Community Rallies for LA Wildfire Relief: The Restaurants and Businesses Supporting Firefighters and Victims

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

From Skeptics to Advocates: Why Today’s Hottest Chefs Are Excited About Vegan Food From Skeptics to Advocates: Why Today’s Hottest Chefs Are Excited About Vegan Food

by VegNews Editors

10 Iconic and Meatless Martha Stewart Recipes 10 Iconic and Meatless Martha Stewart Recipes

by Charlotte Pointing

12 Vegan Chef-Created Holiday Drink Recipes 12 Vegan Chef-Created Holiday Drink Recipes

by Suzannah Gerber

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

by Anna Starostinetskaya

How World Vegan Day Has Inspired Global Change for 30 Years How World Vegan Day Has Inspired Global Change for 30 Years

by Charlotte Pointing

Tara Punzone’s Pura Vita Is Redefining Italian Food in Los Angeles Tara Punzone’s Pura Vita Is Redefining Italian Food in Los Angeles

by Jasmin Singer

Why Are So Many Vegan Restaurants Closing? Why Are So Many Vegan Restaurants Closing?

by Ellen Kanner

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Eleven Madison Park’s Chef Daniel Humm Is the First-Ever UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Global Food Education Eleven Madison Park’s Chef Daniel Humm Is the First-Ever UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Global Food Education

by Aruka Sanchir

This Vegan Bakery Is One of Jon Stewart’s Favorites for a Good Reason This Vegan Bakery Is One of Jon Stewart’s Favorites for a Good Reason

by Ellen Kanner

‘Top Chef’ Spike Mendelsohn’s Top Priorities: Vegan Burgers and a Livable Planet ‘Top Chef’ Spike Mendelsohn’s Top Priorities: Vegan Burgers and a Livable Planet

by Jasmin Singer

Food News of the Week: Krispy Kreme and Nutella Go Vegan, and Olipop Takes on Mountain Dew Food News of the Week: Krispy Kreme and Nutella Go Vegan, and Olipop Takes on Mountain Dew

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Why Lucas Bravo Wants Gabriel’s ‘Emily in Paris’ Restaurant to Earn a Green Michelin Star Why Lucas Bravo Wants Gabriel’s ‘Emily in Paris’ Restaurant to Earn a Green Michelin Star

by Charlotte Pointing

Vegan Love Stories: This Couple’s Goldendoodle Was the Ringbearer for a Stunning Desert-Inspired Wedding Vegan Love Stories: This Couple’s Goldendoodle Was the Ringbearer for a Stunning Desert-Inspired Wedding

by Aruka Sanchir

How Erin McKenna’s New York Bakery Sparked a Nationwide Dessert Movement With Gluten-Free, Vegan Sweets How Erin McKenna’s New York Bakery Sparked a Nationwide Dessert Movement With Gluten-Free, Vegan Sweets

by Jasmin Singer

Everything You Need to Know About Meat-Free Caribbean Food Everything You Need to Know About Meat-Free Caribbean Food

by Tanya Flink

The Impossible Whopper Celebrates 5 Years at Burger King: “A Milestone Not Just for Us but for the Entire Plant-Based Industry” The Impossible Whopper Celebrates 5 Years at Burger King: “A Milestone Not Just for Us but for the Entire Plant-Based Industry”

by Anna Starostinetskaya

From TikTok to Target, This Is the Tabitha Brown Effect From TikTok to Target, This Is the Tabitha Brown Effect

by Karen Asp

How Super Bowl Champ Deatrich Wise Jr. Gets His Protein Without Eating Meat How Super Bowl Champ Deatrich Wise Jr. Gets His Protein Without Eating Meat

by Anna Starostinetskaya

How to Eat Like a Vegan Drag Queen How to Eat Like a Vegan Drag Queen

by Richard Bowie

Tiny Chef Takes on Paris. Here Are His Must-Visit Spots Tiny Chef Takes on Paris. Here Are His Must-Visit Spots

by Anna Starostinetskaya

How Jane Velez-Mitchell Built a Vegan Media Empire How Jane Velez-Mitchell Built a Vegan Media Empire

by Kat Smith

How LA’s Celebrity Street Art Is Saving Animals How LA’s Celebrity Street Art Is Saving Animals

by Kat Smith

Food News of the Week: Caviar Croissants, Travis Barker’s Mushroom Gummies, and Target Kicks Off Pumpkin Spice Season Food News of the Week: Caviar Croissants, Travis Barker’s Mushroom Gummies, and Target Kicks Off Pumpkin Spice Season

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Master Maitake Mushrooms With These Expert Chef Tips Master Maitake Mushrooms With These Expert Chef Tips

by Suzannah Gerber

Pinky Cole’s Slutty Vegan Expands to Nashville, Florida, and Atlanta Airport: “People Are Adapting to the Business and They Want More” Pinky Cole’s Slutty Vegan Expands to Nashville, Florida, and Atlanta Airport: “People Are Adapting to the Business and They Want More”

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Is Woody Harrelson Vegan? Is Woody Harrelson Vegan?

by Tanya Flink

Lower Your Disease Risk and Emissions With This Bill Gates-Backed Butter: “I Couldn’t Believe I Wasn’t Eating Real Butter” Lower Your Disease Risk and Emissions With This Bill Gates-Backed Butter: “I Couldn’t Believe I Wasn’t Eating Real Butter”

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Plant-Based Paradise Hey, Sunshine Kitchen Is the Number One Women-Led Restaurant on Yelp Plant-Based Paradise Hey, Sunshine Kitchen Is the Number One Women-Led Restaurant on Yelp

by Charlotte Pointing

7 Best Food History and Cooking Shows You Can Stream Right Now 7 Best Food History and Cooking Shows You Can Stream Right Now

by Charlotte Pointing

With These 9 Zero-Waste Grocery Stores, You Can Break Your Plastic and Ultra-Processed Food Habits With These 9 Zero-Waste Grocery Stores, You Can Break Your Plastic and Ultra-Processed Food Habits

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Black-Owned Winery Creating Vegan Wines Isn’t Niche, It’s Inclusive Black-Owned Winery Creating Vegan Wines Isn’t Niche, It’s Inclusive

by Tanya Flink