Every year, grocery stores rotate products in and out, and that includes vegan items. In 2025, Trader Joe’s quietly discontinued a number of plant-based products, including several staples many vegans relied on for everyday meals. Below is a list of vegan products that were discontinued this year, along with a […]
Author: Kreg
Plant-Based Innovators Under Pressure and What It May Mean for 2026
The U.S. plant-based food industry faced a challenging year in 2025, with several high-profile brands experiencing closures, restructures, or discontinuations. These events were not necessarily due to a drop in consumer interest but rather, they reflect a market reset where only the most resilient, adaptable brands may thrive. Among the […]
My 2026 Vegan Wishlist
The past few years have been a rollercoaster for vegans. From the rise of plant-based pre-Covid products to moments of backlash, people questioning the relevance of veganism or rolling back options at restaurants and grocery stores and it’s been a lot to navigate. That’s why my 2026 Vegan Wishlist is […]
Did Tastykake Quietly Remove Dairy From Tastykrisps?
If you’ve ever written off Tastykake Tastykrisps (or their entire line of products) as not being vegan friendly, you weren’t wrong, until possibly now. Someone took a closer look at its current packaging and noticed they didn’t contain nonfat milk which had previously been an ingredient. They sent me pix […]
Holiday Vegan Cake Hacks Using Boxed Cake Mix
The holidays are all about dessert, but let’s be honest, most don’t have the time (or patience) to bake a cake completely from scratch. That’s exactly why my better boxed vegan cake recipe has become one of my most popular. It’s been tested over and over, turns out consistently moist […]
Chewy Vegan Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies
Adapted from Martha Stewart Living Magazine. Some recipes stay with you for years, quietly earning their place in your holiday baking rotation and these chewy chocolate gingerbread cookies are one of those recipes for me. Adapted from a recipe originally published in Martha Stewart Living’s magazine, I’ve been making some […]
