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The 2026 Veggie Awards: The 100+ Best Plant-Based Products, People, and Places of the Year

The results are in. From cult-favorite staples to the year’s most craveable new launches, meet the winners shaping how we eat, cook, and obsess over vegan food in 2026.

April 7, 2026

Millennium, One of America’s Most Influential Vegan Restaurants, Is Closing Millennium, One of America’s Most Influential Vegan Restaurants, Is Closing

April 3, 2026

New Vegan Korean Skin Care Brand Launches Nationwide at Sephora New Vegan Korean Skin Care Brand Launches Nationwide at Sephora

March 9, 2026

Oatly Popcorn Milk, Starbucks’ Ube Drinks, and More Vegan Food News This Week Oatly Popcorn Milk, Starbucks’ Ube Drinks, and More Vegan Food News This Week

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

Op-Ed: Lab-Grown Meat Was Supposed to Save the World. What Happened? Op-Ed: Lab-Grown Meat Was Supposed to Save the World. What Happened?

34 Black-Owned Vegan Bakeries and Restaurants Serving Up Next-Level Vegan Eats 34 Black-Owned Vegan Bakeries and Restaurants Serving Up Next-Level Vegan Eats

Why Plant City, One of New England’s Most Ambitious Vegan Projects, Is Closing Why Plant City, One of New England’s Most Ambitious Vegan Projects, Is Closing

In an Era of Closures, Ravi DeRossi Is Still Opening Vegan Restaurants In an Era of Closures, Ravi DeRossi Is Still Opening Vegan Restaurants

The Plant-Based Market Is Resetting, Not Collapsing, Says New Report The Plant-Based Market Is Resetting, Not Collapsing, Says New Report

Taste Test

This Vegan Meal Delivery Service Is Designed for Athletes, and It Makes Fueling a Breeze

Co-founded by triathlete Brendan Brazier, FireRoad aims to provide nutrient-dense, plant-based meals that offer the perfect balance of macro and micronutrients.

The Health Benefits of Mushrooms, Plus 10 Vegan Mushroom Recipes The Health Benefits of Mushrooms, Plus 10 Vegan Mushroom Recipes

Regenerative Farming and $700 Million Have Made Your Oat Milk Political Now Regenerative Farming and $700 Million Have Made Your Oat Milk Political Now

Report: Why Factory Farms Keep Spreading While Better Food Systems Get Shut Out Report: Why Factory Farms Keep Spreading While Better Food Systems Get Shut Out

The 18 Essential Trader Joe’s Vegan Holiday Products: End Your Year on a High Note The 18 Essential Trader Joe’s Vegan Holiday Products: End Your Year on a High Note

Miyoko Schinner Outlines Next Chapter After Losing Her Vegan Dairy Brand for the Second Time Miyoko Schinner Outlines Next Chapter After Losing Her Vegan Dairy Brand for the Second Time

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

Tindle Is Leaving the US. Here’s Why the Vegan Chicken Brand Is Betting Big on Europe Tindle Is Leaving the US. Here’s Why the Vegan Chicken Brand Is Betting Big on Europe

This Week’s Food News: Full-Size Mycelium Holiday Roasts Hit Erewhon, The Vegan McDonald’s Opens in a New City, and Eat Just’s New Chicken Launches Nationwide This Week’s Food News: Full-Size Mycelium Holiday Roasts Hit Erewhon, The Vegan McDonald’s Opens in a New City, and Eat Just’s New Chicken Launches Nationwide

Can the AI Behind Oscar Mayer’s Vegan Hot Dogs Help Save Chocolate? Can the AI Behind Oscar Mayer’s Vegan Hot Dogs Help Save Chocolate?

After a Dramatic Battle, the New Owner of Miyoko’s Creamery Is Revealed After a Dramatic Battle, the New Owner of Miyoko’s Creamery Is Revealed

Miyoko Schinner Loses Bid to Buy Back Her Namesake Cheese Company: “I Didn’t Get It” Miyoko Schinner Loses Bid to Buy Back Her Namesake Cheese Company: “I Didn’t Get It”

After Tumultuous Exit, Miyoko Schinner Ignites Plan to Buy Back Her Company After Tumultuous Exit, Miyoko Schinner Ignites Plan to Buy Back Her Company

The Sweetest Dairy-Free Desserts at Trader Joe’s The Sweetest Dairy-Free Desserts at Trader Joe’s

Vegan Mayo Is Booming. Is It What Will Save the Plant-Based Market? Vegan Mayo Is Booming. Is It What Will Save the Plant-Based Market?

What Kraft Heinz’s Big Split Means for Its Vegan Foods What Kraft Heinz’s Big Split Means for Its Vegan Foods

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”

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

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India Just Hit Back at Trump’s 50 Percent Tariff—And Made Vegan Food Cheaper India Just Hit Back at Trump’s 50 Percent Tariff—And Made Vegan Food Cheaper

Melty, Gooey, and the Cleanest Ingredients: Meet UmYum’s Vegan Cheese Melty, Gooey, and the Cleanest Ingredients: Meet UmYum’s Vegan Cheese

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

As Vegan Restaurants Close, Ghost Kitchens and Meal Kits See New Growth As Vegan Restaurants Close, Ghost Kitchens and Meal Kits See New Growth

Beyond Meat Refutes Bankruptcy Claims Amidst False Media Reports Beyond Meat Refutes Bankruptcy Claims Amidst False Media Reports

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

Food News of the Week: Just Chicken Hits Shelves, Califia Drops Fall Flavors, and New Vegan Salmon Lands in the US Food News of the Week: Just Chicken Hits Shelves, Califia Drops Fall Flavors, and New Vegan Salmon Lands in the US

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

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

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

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

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

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