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Impossible Foods’ Visionary Founder on the Fight to Save the Planet

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Impossible Foods’ Visionary Founder on the Fight to Save the Planet

He changed the way we think about plant-based meat. Now, Impossible Foods Founder Pat Brown is using science to take on animal agriculture—and its devastating impact on the planet.

by Jasmin Singer | April 3, 2025

These 19 Women-Led Restaurants Are Taking on the Male-Dominated Worlds of BBQ, Sushi, Soul Food, and More These 19 Women-Led Restaurants Are Taking on the Male-Dominated Worlds of BBQ, Sushi, Soul Food, and More

by Charlotte Pointing

Can Trupo’s Nostalgic Vegan Candy Bars Take on Hershey’s and Mars? Can Trupo’s Nostalgic Vegan Candy Bars Take on Hershey’s and Mars?

by Charlotte Pointing

15 Black-Owned Vegan Food Brands You’ll Love: From Hot Sauce to Popcorn 15 Black-Owned Vegan Food Brands You’ll Love: From Hot Sauce to Popcorn

by Nicole Axworthy

First, the Vegan Carrot Cake. Now, We Have the Famous Chocolate Cake Recipe, Too. First, the Vegan Carrot Cake. Now, We Have the Famous Chocolate Cake Recipe, Too.

by Tanya Flink

38 Black-Owned Vegan Bakeries and Restaurants Serving Up Next-Level Vegan Eats 38 Black-Owned Vegan Bakeries and Restaurants Serving Up Next-Level Vegan Eats

by Nicole Axworthy and Jocelyn Martinez

After 18 Years, Baker Behind Award-Winning Vegan Carrot Cake Shares Her Secret Recipe After 18 Years, Baker Behind Award-Winning Vegan Carrot Cake Shares Her Secret Recipe

by Tanya Flink

Ravi DeRossi Offers Fans a Chance to Invest in His Vegan Restaurant Empire Ravi DeRossi Offers Fans a Chance to Invest in His Vegan Restaurant Empire

by VegNews Editors

10 Iconic and Meatless Martha Stewart Recipes 10 Iconic and Meatless Martha Stewart Recipes

by Charlotte Pointing

Tara Punzone’s Pura Vita Is Redefining Italian Food in Los Angeles Tara Punzone’s Pura Vita Is Redefining Italian Food in Los Angeles

by Jasmin Singer

Why Are So Many Vegan Restaurants Closing?

Entrepreneurs

Why Are So Many Vegan Restaurants Closing?

Restaurants across the country are struggling, and beloved vegan institutions seem to be falling one by one. What’s going on? And can they be saved? We spoke with plant-based restaurateurs from across the country to find out.

by Ellen Kanner

This Vegan Bakery Is One of Jon Stewart’s Favorites for a Good Reason This Vegan Bakery Is One of Jon Stewart’s Favorites for a Good Reason

by Ellen Kanner

‘Top Chef’ Spike Mendelsohn’s Top Priorities: Vegan Burgers and a Livable Planet ‘Top Chef’ Spike Mendelsohn’s Top Priorities: Vegan Burgers and a Livable Planet

by Jasmin Singer

Food News of the Week: Krispy Kreme and Nutella Go Vegan, and Olipop Takes on Mountain Dew Food News of the Week: Krispy Kreme and Nutella Go Vegan, and Olipop Takes on Mountain Dew

by Anna Starostinetskaya

How Erin McKenna’s New York Bakery Sparked a Nationwide Dessert Movement With Gluten-Free, Vegan Sweets How Erin McKenna’s New York Bakery Sparked a Nationwide Dessert Movement With Gluten-Free, Vegan Sweets

by Jasmin Singer

Tiny Chef Takes on Paris. Here Are His Must-Visit Spots Tiny Chef Takes on Paris. Here Are His Must-Visit Spots

by Anna Starostinetskaya

How Jane Velez-Mitchell Built a Vegan Media Empire How Jane Velez-Mitchell Built a Vegan Media Empire

by Kat Smith

Food News of the Week: Caviar Croissants, Travis Barker’s Mushroom Gummies, and Target Kicks Off Pumpkin Spice Season Food News of the Week: Caviar Croissants, Travis Barker’s Mushroom Gummies, and Target Kicks Off Pumpkin Spice Season

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Pinky Cole’s Slutty Vegan Expands to Nashville, Florida, and Atlanta Airport: “People Are Adapting to the Business and They Want More” Pinky Cole’s Slutty Vegan Expands to Nashville, Florida, and Atlanta Airport: “People Are Adapting to the Business and They Want More”

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Lower Your Disease Risk and Emissions With This Bill Gates-Backed Butter: “I Couldn’t Believe I Wasn’t Eating Real Butter” Lower Your Disease Risk and Emissions With This Bill Gates-Backed Butter: “I Couldn’t Believe I Wasn’t Eating Real Butter”

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Plant-Based Paradise Hey, Sunshine Kitchen Is the Number One Women-Led Restaurant on Yelp Plant-Based Paradise Hey, Sunshine Kitchen Is the Number One Women-Led Restaurant on Yelp

by Charlotte Pointing

With These 9 Zero-Waste Grocery Stores, You Can Break Your Plastic and Ultra-Processed Food Habits With These 9 Zero-Waste Grocery Stores, You Can Break Your Plastic and Ultra-Processed Food Habits

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Black-Owned Winery Creating Vegan Wines Isn’t Niche, It’s Inclusive Black-Owned Winery Creating Vegan Wines Isn’t Niche, It’s Inclusive

by Tanya Flink

“The Greenest Restaurant in the World” Is a School, and It’s Still Winning Awards for Its Meatless Meals “The Greenest Restaurant in the World” Is a School, and It’s Still Winning Awards for Its Meatless Meals

by Charlotte Pointing

Another Use for the Potato: Meet the Startups Making Eggs From America’s Favorite Vegetable Another Use for the Potato: Meet the Startups Making Eggs From America’s Favorite Vegetable

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Health + Wellness

Dan Buettner, Godfather of the Blue Zones: Longevity Is About Joy and Beans Dan Buettner, Godfather of the Blue Zones: Longevity Is About Joy and Beans

by Charlotte Pointing

From Snoop Dogg to Viola Davis, These 11 Celebrities Can’t Get Enough Slutty Vegan From Snoop Dogg to Viola Davis, These 11 Celebrities Can’t Get Enough Slutty Vegan

by Kat Smith

“A Hearty Debate” Concludes Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Are Healthier for Your Heart Than Meat “A Hearty Debate” Concludes Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Are Healthier for Your Heart Than Meat

by Anna Starostinetskaya

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by Anna Starostinetskaya

Why Sunday Supper Is Dedicated to Building Community Around Delicious Frozen Meals Why Sunday Supper Is Dedicated to Building Community Around Delicious Frozen Meals

by Charlotte Pointing

These Iconic ‘90s Girl Groups Are All Backing Vegan Food Now These Iconic ‘90s Girl Groups Are All Backing Vegan Food Now

by Anna Starostinetskaya

The Billionaire Paradox: Will Bezos, Branson, and Gates Save or Destroy the Food System? The Billionaire Paradox: Will Bezos, Branson, and Gates Save or Destroy the Food System?

by Charlotte Pointing

Mumbai’s Incredible Food Scene is a Glimpse Into India’s Sustainable Food Future Mumbai’s Incredible Food Scene is a Glimpse Into India’s Sustainable Food Future

by Margot Bigg

She Closed Her Cult-Favorite Vegan Restaurant, But the Recipes Are Still Very Much Alive She Closed Her Cult-Favorite Vegan Restaurant, But the Recipes Are Still Very Much Alive

by Jocelyn Martinez

Why the Heir to the Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream Empire Walked Away From It All Why the Heir to the Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream Empire Walked Away From It All

by Tanya Flink

The Chef Behind Watermelon Ham Is Back with “The Possible Burger,” Made From Another Melon The Chef Behind Watermelon Ham Is Back with “The Possible Burger,” Made From Another Melon

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Dealcoholized Wine Is Better Than Ever: 2 Experts Weigh In on Why Dealcoholized Wine Is Better Than Ever: 2 Experts Weigh In on Why

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Forget Hummus, Bitchin’ Sauce Is the Healthy Dip That Goes With Everything Forget Hummus, Bitchin’ Sauce Is the Healthy Dip That Goes With Everything

by Charlotte Pointing

New Film ‘I Could Never Go Vegan’ Unpacks All the Reasons Why, Actually, You Probably Can New Film ‘I Could Never Go Vegan’ Unpacks All the Reasons Why, Actually, You Probably Can

by Charlotte Pointing

Want to Eat Less Meat? Eating More Meat Might Help Want to Eat Less Meat? Eating More Meat Might Help

by Anna Starostinetskaya

All the Hot New Plant-Based Products Are Coming From 100-Year-Old Brands All the Hot New Plant-Based Products Are Coming From 100-Year-Old Brands

by Anna Starostinetskaya

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by Anna Starostinetskaya

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by Anna Starostinetskaya

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by Anna Starostinetskaya

Meet the Women Who Made This Vegan Ice Cream Shop a Hollywood Favorite Meet the Women Who Made This Vegan Ice Cream Shop a Hollywood Favorite

by Tanya Flink

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by Anna Starostinetskaya

She Turned Her Grandmother’s Recipes Into a Multi-Million Dollar Meatless Chicken Brand She Turned Her Grandmother’s Recipes Into a Multi-Million Dollar Meatless Chicken Brand

by Anna Starostinetskaya

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by Anna Starostinetskaya

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by Anna Starostinetskaya

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by Anna Starostinetskaya

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by Anna Starostinetskaya

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by Richard Bowie and Jocelyn Martinez