Here’s a question that may sound simple but is a bit nuanced. Should a brand put “vegan” on their label? If you spend any time reading labels and ingredient panels in grocery store aisles (basically my part time job), you probably have strong feelings about this. And it turns out […]
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Trader Joe’s Just Dropped Gelatin-Free Marshmallow Eggs for Spring
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 […]
Why Vegan Butter Sticks are Disappearing (and What to Use Instead)
This guide contains multiple updates. Click the links below to jump directly to any section. 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 […]
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 […]
