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 Has Discontinued (2025-2026)
Every year, grocery stores like Trader Joe’s rotate products in and out, and that includes vegan items. It could happen for various reasons such as the vendor discontinued making it or that they even went out of business (like in the case of Yves who made their beef-less grounds), low […]
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 […]
