One of the most common questions I get is: “If it doesn’t say it’s vegan, how do you know it is?” The answer is a lot of products are what we call “accidentally vegan” or “vegan friendly”. That means while they don’t contain known animal-derived ingredients, the brand doesn’t market […]
Opinion
Honey and veganism: a sticky debate
Honey is often marketed as a wholesome, natural sweetener, but is it vegan? The answer isn’t really that complicated as it’s the product of an animal so seems pretty straightforward that it’s not vegan right? Some vegans say “not so fast…” and claim they still eat honey but identify as […]
Why Trader Joe’s discontinues your favorites
If you’ve ever fallen in love with a Trader Joe’s snack or frozen meal only to return and find it gone, you’re definitely not alone. Few things are more heartbreaking than discovering that your go-to product has been discontinued. From their vegan buttery spread to their beloved vegan brioche loaf […]
10 Popular Foods That Should Already Be Vegan
If you’ve ever stared at a label and thought “Really? That’s the ingredient keeping this from being vegan?”, you’re not alone. Many everyday products are just one tiny swap away from being totally plant-based. And the best part? Most of these swaps wouldn’t even be noticeable to the average eater. With veganism […]
When Vegan Businesses Backtrack
In the last decade, we’ve seen a remarkable rise in plant-based innovation and it’s one reason my account has grown year after year due to the interest in veganism and plant-based foods. From restaurants going fully vegan to beloved brands dropping dairy for oat milk, it felt like the momentum […]
Is There a Vegan Tax? Why Plant-Based Groceries Sometimes Cost More.
If you’ve ever looked at the price of vegan cheese, milks or mock meats and thought, “Wait, why is this so expensive?”, you’re not alone. A lot of people believe there’s a so-called “vegan tax” on plant-based food. But is it a myth or is there truth to it? Let’s break […]
