Opinion

No vegan label? Here’s what that might mean!

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 […]

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 […]