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Food News of the Week: A New Impossible Burger, Dorito-Flavored Vegan Nuggets, and Oat Milk Freezes Land at Häagen Dazs

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Food News of the Week: A New Impossible Burger, Dorito-Flavored Vegan Nuggets, and Oat Milk Freezes Land at Häagen Dazs

From Impossible’s newest burger to The Cheesecake Factory’s latest vegan menu items, brands are kicking off summer with a number of delicious launches.

by Charlotte Pointing | June 27, 2025

Food News of the Week: Whole-Cut Mycoprotein Cod, Nashville’s First Vegan Restaurant Week, and Artificial Colors Get the Boot Food News of the Week: Whole-Cut Mycoprotein Cod, Nashville’s First Vegan Restaurant Week, and Artificial Colors Get the Boot

by Charlotte Pointing

Vegan Breakfast Finally Hits Denny’s Menu
Vegan Breakfast Finally Hits Denny’s Menu

by VegNews Editors

Food News of the Week: New Kraft Chipotle Mayo, Vegan BBQ Doritos, and Patrick Schwarzenegger’s Mosh Protein Bars Get Even Cleaner Food News of the Week: New Kraft Chipotle Mayo, Vegan BBQ Doritos, and Patrick Schwarzenegger’s Mosh Protein Bars Get Even Cleaner

by Charlotte Pointing

The $85 Million Protein Bar Fueling Nutritional Debates and a Major Lawsuit The $85 Million Protein Bar Fueling Nutritional Debates and a Major Lawsuit

by Jill Ettinger

Food News of the Week: Tom Brady’s Vegan Gummies, McDonald’s Adds Jackfruit, and Dr. Bronner’s Chocolate Makes a Big Move Food News of the Week: Tom Brady’s Vegan Gummies, McDonald’s Adds Jackfruit, and Dr. Bronner’s Chocolate Makes a Big Move

by Charlotte Pointing

Mushrooms Are More Than a Meat Swap and These Vegan Recipes Are Proof Mushrooms Are More Than a Meat Swap and These Vegan Recipes Are Proof

by Tanya Flink

What a Giant $20 Erewhon Strawberry Says About the Future of Food What a Giant $20 Erewhon Strawberry Says About the Future of Food

by Charlotte Pointing

Food News of the Week: New Oatmilk Horchata at Starbucks, Impossible Chicken, Plus Oat Beef and Vegan Salmon Go Big Food News of the Week: New Oatmilk Horchata at Starbucks, Impossible Chicken, Plus Oat Beef and Vegan Salmon Go Big

by Charlotte Pointing

The Real Reason You Love Trader Joe’s Isn’t What You Think The Real Reason You Love Trader Joe’s Isn’t What You Think

by Jill Ettinger

Lollapalooza’s Dairy-Free Pop-Up, Massive Attack’s Vegan Show, and What To Know About the Selena Gomez Oreo

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Lollapalooza’s Dairy-Free Pop-Up, Massive Attack’s Vegan Show, and What To Know About the Selena Gomez Oreo

This week in food news: the music scene is embracing plant-based food, new vegan products roll out in the US and the UK, and a new report says the plant-based meat market is soaring.

by Charlotte Pointing

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

Beyond Meat’s $100 Million Test of Relevance Beyond Meat’s $100 Million Test of Relevance

by Jill Ettinger

Food News of the Week: Ippudo Goes Vegan in LA, Planta Files for Bankruptcy, and Mr. Charlie’s Expands Food News of the Week: Ippudo Goes Vegan in LA, Planta Files for Bankruptcy, and Mr. Charlie’s Expands

by Charlotte Pointing

Food News of the Week: Yerba Mate’s Big Rebrand, Daiya Reformulates, and a Salty Oreo First Hits Stores Food News of the Week: Yerba Mate’s Big Rebrand, Daiya Reformulates, and a Salty Oreo First Hits Stores

by VegNews Editors

Food News of the Week: New Vegan Candy Hits Walmart, Neat Burger Bows Out of the UK, and Sunday Supper Shoots for $2.5 Million Food News of the Week: New Vegan Candy Hits Walmart, Neat Burger Bows Out of the UK, and Sunday Supper Shoots for $2.5 Million

by Charlotte Pointing

Food News of the Week: NotCo Lands On Aeromexico, Chef Priyanka and Sopo Team Up, and a Vegan Taco Chain Franchises Food News of the Week: NotCo Lands On Aeromexico, Chef Priyanka and Sopo Team Up, and a Vegan Taco Chain Franchises

by Charlotte Pointing

Just Egg Secures European Debut Backed by $14.8 Million Investment Just Egg Secures European Debut Backed by $14.8 Million Investment

by VegNews Editors

Food News of the Week: New Just Egg Burritos, Oat Milk Soft Serve, and Elmhurst Lands at Whole Foods Food News of the Week: New Just Egg Burritos, Oat Milk Soft Serve, and Elmhurst Lands at Whole Foods

by Charlotte Pointing

This Realistic Stuffed Vegan Chicken Is Now in 1,300 US Supermarkets This Realistic Stuffed Vegan Chicken Is Now in 1,300 US Supermarkets

by VegNews Editors

Food News of the Week: Beyond Meat’s Unbreaded Chicken, Califia Taps Coconut Cream, and April Fools’ Pranks You Missed Food News of the Week: Beyond Meat’s Unbreaded Chicken, Califia Taps Coconut Cream, and April Fools’ Pranks You Missed

by Charlotte Pointing

Food News of the Week: New Dairy-Free Ben & Jerry’s Flavors, Butter Made From CO2, and Vegan Seafood Heads South Food News of the Week: New Dairy-Free Ben & Jerry’s Flavors, Butter Made From CO2, and Vegan Seafood Heads South

by Charlotte Pointing

While Egg Prices Soar, Plant-Based Egg Brands Are Thriving: “A Reliable, Planet-Friendly Choice” While Egg Prices Soar, Plant-Based Egg Brands Are Thriving: “A Reliable, Planet-Friendly Choice”

by Charlotte Pointing

This Vegan Sourdough Subscription Will Break Your Store-Bought Bread Habit and Give You “Free Croissants for Life” This Vegan Sourdough Subscription Will Break Your Store-Bought Bread Habit and Give You “Free Croissants for Life”

by VegNews Editors

Food News of the Week: Peet’s Coffee Drops Non-Dairy Milk Charges, McDonald’s Debuts McVeggie Burger, and So Delicious Partners With Lollapalooza Food News of the Week: Peet’s Coffee Drops Non-Dairy Milk Charges, McDonald’s Debuts McVeggie Burger, and So Delicious Partners With Lollapalooza

by Charlotte Pointing

Food News of the Week: New Ben & Jerry’s, Oatly’s Free Coffee Campaign, and Violife Shakes Up the Creamer Category Food News of the Week: New Ben & Jerry’s, Oatly’s Free Coffee Campaign, and Violife Shakes Up the Creamer Category

by Charlotte Pointing

Suzy Amis Cameron’s $300 Million Bet on Vegan Innovation: “It’s a Movement” Suzy Amis Cameron’s $300 Million Bet on Vegan Innovation: “It’s a Movement”

by VegNews Editors

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Food News of the Week: Tom Brady’s Vegan Gummies, Baileys Adds Oat Milk Liqueur, and Impossible Foods Enters the Steak Market Food News of the Week: Tom Brady’s Vegan Gummies, Baileys Adds Oat Milk Liqueur, and Impossible Foods Enters the Steak Market

by Charlotte Pointing

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by Nicole Axworthy

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by VegNews Editors

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by Charlotte Pointing and Nicole Axworthy

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by Charlotte Pointing

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by Charlotte Pointing

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by Nicole Axworthy and Jocelyn Martinez

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by VegNews Editors

Food News of the Week: Meatless Jamie Oliver Meals Land at Walmart, Another Coffee Chain Ends the Dairy-Free Surcharge, and New Vegan Ice Cream at Salt & Straw Food News of the Week: Meatless Jamie Oliver Meals Land at Walmart, Another Coffee Chain Ends the Dairy-Free Surcharge, and New Vegan Ice Cream at Salt & Straw

by Charlotte Pointing

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Food News of the Week: Gordon Ramsay Backs Dairy-Free Butter, Vegan KitKat Gets the Axe, and Beyond Steak Lands in France Food News of the Week: Gordon Ramsay Backs Dairy-Free Butter, Vegan KitKat Gets the Axe, and Beyond Steak Lands in France

by Charlotte Pointing

Food News of the Week: Chunk Foods Aids LA Fire Victims, Alcoholic Boba, and New Vegan Mozzarella Nears Approval Food News of the Week: Chunk Foods Aids LA Fire Victims, Alcoholic Boba, and New Vegan Mozzarella Nears Approval

by Charlotte Pointing

Food News of the Week: Meati Dives Into Breakfast, State Burger Adds Vegan Chicken, and Spain’s Meatless Giant Opens a Food Lab Food News of the Week: Meati Dives Into Breakfast, State Burger Adds Vegan Chicken, and Spain’s Meatless Giant Opens a Food Lab

by Charlotte Pointing

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by VegNews Editors

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by Charlotte Pointing

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by VegNews Editors

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by Charlotte Pointing

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by VegNews Editors

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by Charlotte Pointing