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Are You Even Making Matcha Right? Instagram’s “Matcha Mommy” Shares Her Top Tips

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Are You Even Making Matcha Right? Instagram’s “Matcha Mommy” Shares Her Top Tips

From water temps to lattes to straight shots, @veggiekins’ Remy Morimoto Park answers every question you never knew to ask.

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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”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In a world embracing plant-based diets, a diverse array of Black vegans share why they went plant-based, highlighting the intersection of culture, identity, and compassion.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

‘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

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

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

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

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”

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

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The Billionaire Paradox: Will Bezos, Branson, and Gates Save or Destroy the Food System? The Billionaire Paradox: Will Bezos, Branson, and Gates Save or Destroy the Food System?

She Closed Her Cult-Favorite Vegan Restaurant, But the Recipes Are Still Very Much Alive She Closed Her Cult-Favorite Vegan Restaurant, But the Recipes Are Still Very Much Alive

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