If you’ve never ordered from Papa Johns, you’re not alone as there’s not much reason to if you’re vegan. The chain has no vegan cheese and no dedicated vegan pizza on the American menu, which puts it pretty low on most vegans’ radar. But this summer, something that’s been served […]
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What Happened to Whole Foods? How Amazon Changed Everything
I don’t just shop at Whole Foods, I used to work there. From 2004 to 2018, I worked at the Whole Foods Market in downtown Sarasota, FL as a Store Graphic Artist or SGA in company shorthand. I was part of the original opening team. I made signs, chalkboards, marketing […]
Nutella Peanut Is Here and It’s Vegan
If you’ve been watching the vegan grocery space for the last year, you may have known this was coming. Nutella Peanut has officially landed on store shelves, and I picked up a jar at Walmart. It’s been spotted at other regional grocers as well, and is also available online at […]
Kreg Sterns Named Favorite Instagrammer in VegNews Awards 2026
I recently found out I had been named Favorite Vegan Instagrammer in the 2026 VegNews Veggie Awards and honestly, I was very surprised. I was up against some incredible fellow creators with followings three times the size of mine, so winning this one felt like a long shot. But what […]
Does “Vegan” Labeling Hurt or Help Grocery Sales? The Answer May Be More Complicated Than You Think
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 […]
Easy Plant-Based Swaps for Everyday Grocery Shopping
Eating more plant-based doesn’t necessarily require giving up the foods you already enjoy or changing how you cook. While veganism is a lifestyle centered on avoiding animal exploitation and not a diet, this guide focuses specifically on the food side of things, suggesting practical, plant-based swaps for familiar grocery items […]
