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Beyond Drops the "Meat" as It Eyes the Expanding Protein Category

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Beyond Drops the “Meat” as It Eyes the Expanding Protein Category

Beyond Meat is removing “Meat” from its brand identity as it launches whole-cut steak filet at Boa Steakhouse and teases broader plant protein innovation.

July 30, 2025

Food News of the Week: Oatly Joins the Matcha Craze, a Fried Ice Cream Cookie, and Quorn Gets a $24 Million Glow-Up Food News of the Week: Oatly Joins the Matcha Craze, a Fried Ice Cream Cookie, and Quorn Gets a $24 Million Glow-Up

July 25, 2025

Exclusive: Los Angeles Gets Its First-Ever Eco-Minded Loyalty Program Exclusive: Los Angeles Gets Its First-Ever Eco-Minded Loyalty Program

July 21, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Erewhon made headlines with its $20 strawberry, but changing climate conditions may mean premium-priced fruit isn’t just for luxury stores anymore.

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

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

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

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”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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”

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”

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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

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

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”

$450 Million Mycelium Meat Darling Meati Foods Faces Sudden Collapse $450 Million Mycelium Meat Darling Meati Foods Faces Sudden Collapse

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

Plant-Based Shake-Up: Newcomer Chunk Foods Expands While Leader Beyond Meat Downsizes Plant-Based Shake-Up: Newcomer Chunk Foods Expands While Leader Beyond Meat Downsizes

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

Pamela Anderson Revives Family Tradition With New Pickle Line Pamela Anderson Revives Family Tradition With New Pickle Line

Food News of the Week: Bafta Serves Vegan Caviar, Oatly Sales Spike, and the US Gets a New Vegan Egg Food News of the Week: Bafta Serves Vegan Caviar, Oatly Sales Spike, and the US Gets a New Vegan Egg

There’s Now a Vegan Meal Delivery Service for Athletes There’s Now a Vegan Meal Delivery Service for Athletes

Dunkin’ to Drop Non-Dairy Surcharge: “The Era of the ‘Milk Tax’ Is Ending” Dunkin’ to Drop Non-Dairy Surcharge: “The Era of the ‘Milk Tax’ Is Ending”

This App Helps You Fight Food Waste and Save Money at the Same Time This App Helps You Fight Food Waste and Save Money at the Same Time

Food News of the Week: Beyond Meat Teams Up With Basketball Stars, Ella Mills Saves Allplants, and Morocco Gets Its First Dairy-Free Milk Brand Food News of the Week: Beyond Meat Teams Up With Basketball Stars, Ella Mills Saves Allplants, and Morocco Gets Its First Dairy-Free Milk Brand

Mike Tyson’s Mr. Charlie’s Launches Potato Ice Cream in Fast-Food First Mike Tyson’s Mr. Charlie’s Launches Potato Ice Cream in Fast-Food First

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

Michelin Guide Honors ‘Superb’ Plates London as UK’s First Vegan Star Recipient Michelin Guide Honors ‘Superb’ Plates London as UK’s First Vegan Star Recipient

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

Missed Veganuary? Try Going Dairy-Free for February With This Non-Dairy Leader Missed Veganuary? Try Going Dairy-Free for February With This Non-Dairy Leader

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

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

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

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

Food News of the Week: Superfood Smoothies at Veggie Grill, Ikea’s Vegan Sausages, and Cinnaholic’s New Brunch Rolls Food News of the Week: Superfood Smoothies at Veggie Grill, Ikea’s Vegan Sausages, and Cinnaholic’s New Brunch Rolls

Pinky Cole’s Empire Expands in South Baltimore With Bar Vegan: “It’s a Celebration” Pinky Cole’s Empire Expands in South Baltimore With Bar Vegan: “It’s a Celebration”