Trader Joe’s has officially released one of the most surprising spring candy finds of the season: Gelatin-Free Marshmallow Eggs. Yep, the sugar-coated, egg-shaped marshmallow classic typically made with animal-derived gelatin. But not this time. I initially teased these on Instagram ahead of their official release. Now that Trader Joe’s has […]
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Why Vegan Butter Sticks are Disappearing (and What to Use Instead)
Earth Balance, Miyoko’s, Trader Joe’s and the Return to DIY Vegan Butter If you’re a vegan baker, you may have noticed something lately and no, it’s not just you. The vegan butter sticks and blocks that many of us relied on for years have quietly disappeared from shelves. Not the […]
Mondelez Ends Animal Testing and What That Means for Oreos
If you’ve ever felt a little conflicted about Oreos, this week brought an update that’s actually worth paying attention to. Mondelez International the parent company behind the Oreo brand, has officially updated its animal testing policy. The company now states on its website that it does not test on animals […]
Trader Joe’s Vegan Onion Flowers: A Frozen Aisle First (and My Honest Review)
Trader Joe’s just dropped something I genuinely never thought I’d see in the freezer section: vegan onion flowers. As far as I can tell, these are the first frozen, fully vegan blooming-onion–style product widely available in U.S. grocery stores and yes, that alone makes them worth talking about. They’re brand […]
Are Goldfish Hot Buffalo Pretzels Their First Vegan‑Friendly Snack?
Snack lovers and vegans may have reason to rejoice! Goldfish has expanded its product line with some brand-new flavored pretzels, officially launched this January, 2026. The lineup includes Hot Buffalo Seasoned Pretzels, which are vegan-friendly, and Honey Mustard Seasoned Pretzels, which are not vegan due to them containing honey. This […]
Are Vegan Peeps Finally Coming? Good Mallow’s Plant-Based Marshmallow Line Expands
If you’ve ever wished for a vegan version of classic Peeps, there may be good news on the horizon. Good Mallow, a plant-based marshmallow company, is hinting at bunny-shaped marshmallows in its “coming soon” section, a move that could finally bring a vegan Peep-style marshmallow to market. While the company […]
