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Who Is Pinky Cole? Meet the Slutty Vegan Mogul and Newest Bravo Housewife

In this exclusive interview with VegNews, Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole talks building a $100-million business, bouncing back from rock bottom, and what it means to bring veganism—and a whole lot of attitude—to reality TV.

February 24, 2026

Exclusive: The Real Truth Behind Meat’s Surge in Popularity Exclusive: The Real Truth Behind Meat’s Surge in Popularity

February 18, 2026

Make These Vegan Martha Stewart Recipes for Your Next Dinner Party Make These Vegan Martha Stewart Recipes for Your Next Dinner Party

February 6, 2026

Stop Serving Bad Holiday Drinks: The 10 Cocktail Rules Every Host Should Know Stop Serving Bad Holiday Drinks: The 10 Cocktail Rules Every Host Should Know

We Have It! Miyoko Schinner’s Recipe for Her World-Famous Plant-Based Butter, Revealed We Have It! Miyoko Schinner’s Recipe for Her World-Famous Plant-Based Butter, Revealed

The Vegan Businesses That Fed Their Communities When SNAP Benefits Disappeared The Vegan Businesses That Fed Their Communities When SNAP Benefits Disappeared

Elaine Hendrix on Vegan Living, ‘Dancing With the Stars’, and Life After ‘The Parent Trap’ Elaine Hendrix on Vegan Living, ‘Dancing With the Stars’, and Life After ‘The Parent Trap’

What ‘Scandal’ Star Bellamy Young Eats in a Day (Hint: Lots of Peanut Butter) What ‘Scandal’ Star Bellamy Young Eats in a Day (Hint: Lots of Peanut Butter)

139 Years in the Making: The State Fair of Texas Welcomes Its First Vegan Vendor 139 Years in the Making: The State Fair of Texas Welcomes Its First Vegan Vendor

Yoga-urt Marks 10 Years as LA’s Vegan Frozen Yogurt Pioneer: “Part of a Community” Yoga-urt Marks 10 Years as LA’s Vegan Frozen Yogurt Pioneer: “Part of a Community”

News

A Fire Nearly Destroyed This Beloved Vegan Barbecue Restaurant—But the Chef Isn’t Giving Up

After a fire devastated Blatch’s Backyard BBQ in Salt Lake City, chef-owner Christopher Blatchford is focused on rebuilding.

From Snoop Dogg to Viola Davis, Celebrities Can’t Get Enough Slutty Vegan From Snoop Dogg to Viola Davis, Celebrities Can’t Get Enough Slutty Vegan

Health + Wellness

The Newest Blue Zones Cookbook Will Help You Live to 100, Only One Pot Required The Newest Blue Zones Cookbook Will Help You Live to 100, Only One Pot Required

Iconic Vegan Brand Yves Veggie Cuisine Shuttering by End of the Month Iconic Vegan Brand Yves Veggie Cuisine Shuttering by End of the Month

Bollywood Goes Vegan: 11 Actors Who Have Given Up Animal Products for Good Bollywood Goes Vegan: 11 Actors Who Have Given Up Animal Products for Good

As Eleven Madison Park Adds Meat, Legacy Vegan Restaurants Fight to Survive As Eleven Madison Park Adds Meat, Legacy Vegan Restaurants Fight to Survive

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

Health + Wellness

Dan Buettner Says the Secret to Longevity Isn’t What You Think—And We Believe Him Dan Buettner Says the Secret to Longevity Isn’t What You Think—And We Believe Him

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

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”

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

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

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

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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

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”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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”

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”

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

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