It’s been a busy few weeks. A clip began circulating of Timothée Chalamet making those divisive comments about opera and ballet, and the headlines and think pieces are still pouring in.
Hollywood has been preparing for the Oscars, while we’ve been busy indulging in new vegan launches from Expo West. Speaking of which, you can read about some of the most exciting launches from the event below (and don’t worry—there’s more to come), as well as updates on how to get free ice cream, a new vegan scramble at Whole Foods, and more.
Oshi and Offbeast have teamed up to create a vegan surf and turf pack. | VegNews
Oshi launches vegan surf and turf
We’ve seen vegan surf and turf recipes before, but an actual pre-made version you can buy in stores? That’s a first. Oshi announced the exciting new product at Expo West. Its new Surf & Turf pairs the brand’s plant-based salmon fillets with a plant-based filet mignon from vegan steak brand Offbeast. The protein-packed offering—each pack contains nearly 50 grams—will be available on store shelves soon. And that’s not all: Oshi is also launching new White Fish Fillets.
Ben & Jerry’s annual Free Cone Day is nearly here. | Ben & Jerry’s
Here’s when you can get a free Ben & Jerry’s cone
Is there anything better than free ice cream? That was rhetorical, but we’ll answer it anyway: no, there isn’t. On April 14, Ben & Jerry’s is celebrating its annual Free Cone Day in many of its scoop shops around the world. There’s no catch—you just head to one of its shops, wait in line, and choose your favorite flavor, for free. Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shops offer several dairy-free options made with oat milk, including key lime pie, chocolate chip cookie dough, and mochaccino chip.
Crafty Counter’s newest vegan egg product makes breakfast easier than ever. | Crafty Counter
WunderEggs Protein Scramble arrives at Whole Foods
If you’re a loyal Whole Foods customer, you’ve probably seen Crafty Counter’s WunderEggs on the shelves before. The brand’s pioneering vegan eggs have been available at the chain for around three years. But now, Crafty Counter is launching a brand-new product for customers to enjoy: Protein Scramble. Served hot, the new offering features vegan chorizo made from upcycled mushroom stems and scrambled WunderEggs.
“We built our name on cold, ready-to-eat egg alternatives that stopped people in their tracks,” said founder and CEO Hema Reddy. “Now we’re bringing that same obsession with clean protein into hot breakfast. The Protein Scramble is just the beginning.”
Morningstar Farms’ new vegan chicken pairs the plant-based protein with a savory garlic sauce. | Morningstar Farms
Morningstar Farms launches vegan chicken breast with garlic herb sauce
Morningstar Farms is known for its wide range of innovative plant-based products. The brand offers everything from vegan corn dogs to spicy breakfast patties to Korean BBQ riblets. Recently, it expanded the lineup with an exciting new product: Vegan Chik’n Breast With Garlic Herb Sauce. According to the brand, the new vegan chicken pieces—packed with 22 grams of protein per serving—are “tender and juicy” and very easy to prepare. All you need to do is heat and serve.
Fan-favorite Back to Nature expands its Cheezy Cracker offerings. | VegNews
Back to Nature adds two new flavors to its Cheezy Cracker lineup
Back to Nature, which recently underwent a major rebrand, is upping its cracker game. While the company has long offered a range of plant-based crackers, including its popular Cheezy Crackers, it has now expanded the lineup with two new flavors. Keep an eye out for White Chedda Cheezy Crackers and Hot & Spicy Cheezy Crackers, coming soon.
Prime Roots brings its vegan deli meats to Canada. | Prime Roots
Prime Roots expands to Canada
Canadians will soon be able to get their hands on Prime Roots’ mycelium-based deli meats. While the brand was founded in Canada, this marks the first time its allergen-free plant-based meats—like Classic Smoked Roast, Pizzeria Spiced Slices, and Applewood Smoked Slab—will be available in the country. To make the expansion possible, Prime Roots partnered with Dot Foods, North America’s largest food industry redistributor.
“As a Canadian-founded company, I’m excited to bring Prime Roots home to tens of thousands of operators and consumers in Canada who have been demanding it, and we’re excited to finally be here,” said Kimberlie Le, co-founder of Prime Roots.
Oatly eyes a multi-million dollar expansion. | VegNews
Oatly invests $16 million to expand capacity
Dairy-free demand is rising in Europe, and Oatly is preparing to serve more customers than ever. The brand recently announced it will invest $16 million to expand production at its factory in Sweden from 150 million liters to 200 million liters. Oatly hopes the move will also help reduce its carbon footprint, for example, by improving energy efficiency.
“We’re seeing growing demand for our products, so the time is right to upgrade our Landskrona site, which has performed fantastically well in recent years, both in stability of output and outstanding cost management,” said Simon Broadbent, SVP of sustainable operations at Oatly.
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Charlotte is a VegNews editor and writer based in sunny Southsea on England's southern coast.
