Natural Products Expo West 2026 has come and gone, and after three days walking the halls of the Anaheim Convention Center, I have a lot of thoughts. My full product coverage post covers everything I spotted brand by brand, but this post is different. This is about the bigger picture […]
Tag: vegan food trends
Is Erewhon the Most Expensive Grocery Store in America? A Closer Look
If you follow food trends online, chances are you’ve seen the viral photos: a $20 smoothie, a $15 jar of vegan yogurt, or even a single strawberry selling for nearly $19. All of them came from one place: Erewhon Market, an upscale California grocery chain. It has become a social-media […]
Natural Products Expo West 2026: The Best New Vegan Products I’m Spotting
Each year, Natural Products Expo West sets the stage for what’s coming to grocery shelves and 2026 is already delivering a wave of new plant-based product launches. This is my fifth time attending the show in Anaheim, and in this running coverage post, I’ll be highlighting the most interesting new […]
Vegan Items Trader Joe’s Discontinued in 2025
Every year, grocery stores rotate products in and out, and that includes vegan items. In 2025, Trader Joe’s quietly discontinued a number of plant-based products, including several staples many vegans relied on for everyday meals. Below is a list of vegan products that were discontinued this year, along with a […]
My 2026 Vegan Wishlist
The past few years have been a rollercoaster for vegans. From the rise of plant-based pre-Covid products to moments of backlash, people questioning the relevance of veganism or rolling back options at restaurants and grocery stores and it’s been a lot to navigate. That’s why my 2026 Vegan Wishlist is […]
“Is It Good?” Why Food Opinions Are So Personal
If you’ve ever looked at the comments on my vegan food posts on Instagram or Facebook, or even just chatted with friends about a new plant-based product, you’ve probably heard the most common question of all: “Is it good?” It sounds simple, but here’s the thing, everyone has their own […]
