I worked at Whole Foods for 14 years from 2004 until 2018 when Amazon settled in and started making big changes. I watched it transform from a store with a genuine point of view into something more efficient, more corporate, and frankly, less interesting. The in-house vegan bakery items disappeared, […]
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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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
