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A True Vegan Gelatin May Finally Be Within Reach, Says New Research

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A True Vegan Gelatin May Finally Be Within Reach, Says New Research

Scientists are narrowing in on a plant-based substitute for gelatin using gum tragacanth, with new research unlocking its potential in food and packaging applications.

by VegNews Editors | April 1, 2025

Impossible Foods Introduces Protein-Packed Steak Bites Impossible Foods Introduces Protein-Packed Steak Bites

by VegNews Editors

Food News of the Week: Meatless Jamie Oliver Meals Land at Walmart, Another Coffee Chain Ends the Dairy-Free Surcharge, and New Vegan Ice Cream at Salt & Straw Food News of the Week: Meatless Jamie Oliver Meals Land at Walmart, Another Coffee Chain Ends the Dairy-Free Surcharge, and New Vegan Ice Cream at Salt & Straw

by Charlotte Pointing

Food News of the Week: Gordon Ramsay Backs Dairy-Free Butter, Vegan KitKat Gets the Axe, and Beyond Steak Lands in France Food News of the Week: Gordon Ramsay Backs Dairy-Free Butter, Vegan KitKat Gets the Axe, and Beyond Steak Lands in France

by Charlotte Pointing

Food News of the Week: Chunk Foods Aids LA Fire Victims, Alcoholic Boba, and New Vegan Mozzarella Nears Approval Food News of the Week: Chunk Foods Aids LA Fire Victims, Alcoholic Boba, and New Vegan Mozzarella Nears Approval

by Charlotte Pointing

Researchers Develop Healthier Alternatives to Dairy Cheese Researchers Develop Healthier Alternatives to Dairy Cheese

by VegNews Editors

Food News of the Week: Vegan Bacon Chocolate, Peet’s Free Mochas, and Oatly’s Legal Hurdle Food News of the Week: Vegan Bacon Chocolate, Peet’s Free Mochas, and Oatly’s Legal Hurdle

by Charlotte Pointing

New Calls to Reduce Meat Intake Come As “Breakthrough” Seaweed Protein Shows Wide-Ranging Potential New Calls to Reduce Meat Intake Come As “Breakthrough” Seaweed Protein Shows Wide-Ranging Potential

by VegNews Editors

Pond Water Smoothies: Inside Princess Kate’s Favorite Green Drink Pond Water Smoothies: Inside Princess Kate’s Favorite Green Drink

by Charlotte Pointing

With Beyond McNuggets and a Meatless “Phamacy,” France Emerges as Europe’s Plant-Based Leader With Beyond McNuggets and a Meatless “Phamacy,” France Emerges as Europe’s Plant-Based Leader

by Charlotte Pointing

From Mozzarella Sticks to Matcha Chocolate: 10 New Products to Be on the Lookout For

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From Mozzarella Sticks to Matcha Chocolate: 10 New Products to Be on the Lookout For

These new products are destined to hit the market in the near future, and trust us, you’ll want to stock up.

by Michelle Schaefer

How Cherry Tomatoes and Fungi Could Sustain Space Missions How Cherry Tomatoes and Fungi Could Sustain Space Missions

by Charlotte Pointing

How AI is Powering the Next Generation of Plant-Based Food How AI is Powering the Next Generation of Plant-Based Food

by Jocelyn Martinez

Food News of the Week: Vegan White Cheddar Cheetos, Dolly Parton’s Pumpkin Cookies, and Dog Popcorn Food News of the Week: Vegan White Cheddar Cheetos, Dolly Parton’s Pumpkin Cookies, and Dog Popcorn

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Could This New “Miracle Molecule” Stop You From Getting Sick? Could This New “Miracle Molecule” Stop You From Getting Sick?

by Charlotte Pointing

“We Have Barely Scratched the Surface.” Fungi Meat Is Here, and It’s Just Getting Started “We Have Barely Scratched the Surface.” Fungi Meat Is Here, and It’s Just Getting Started

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

Food News of the Week: Jackfruit “McRib,” Healthier Beyond Sausage, and Oatly Launches Baby Food Food News of the Week: Jackfruit “McRib,” Healthier Beyond Sausage, and Oatly Launches Baby Food

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

Food News of the Week: 4 New Meatless Subway Subs, Florida Gets 40 Vegan Burger Restaurants, Plus Tofurky’s New Hot Dogs Food News of the Week: 4 New Meatless Subway Subs, Florida Gets 40 Vegan Burger Restaurants, Plus Tofurky’s New Hot Dogs

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

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

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Oreo Parent Mondelez Is Leading a Plant-Based Snack Aisle Makeover Oreo Parent Mondelez Is Leading a Plant-Based Snack Aisle Makeover

by Charlotte Pointing

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

Food News of the Week: Barbie Mayo, Honey Chicken Sandwiches, and AI Turtle Soup Food News of the Week: Barbie Mayo, Honey Chicken Sandwiches, and AI Turtle Soup

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Revolutionary CRISPR Technology Is Helping Make Crops More Resilient to the Climate Crisis Revolutionary CRISPR Technology Is Helping Make Crops More Resilient to the Climate Crisis

by Charlotte Pointing

The 12 Best Vegan Products Launching This Year: From Bacon and Steak to Breakfast Sandwiches and Cheese Wheels The 12 Best Vegan Products Launching This Year: From Bacon and Steak to Breakfast Sandwiches and Cheese Wheels

by Richard Bowie and Jocelyn Martinez

With “Complete” Plant Milk and 100-Percent Recycled Bottles, Califia Pushes Further Ahead of Dairy With “Complete” Plant Milk and 100-Percent Recycled Bottles, Califia Pushes Further Ahead of Dairy

by Anna Starostinetskaya

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Check Your Texts—Hot Deals on Vegan Food From This Company Come Weekly Check Your Texts—Hot Deals on Vegan Food From This Company Come Weekly

by Anna Starostinetskaya

The 2024 Veggie Award Winners: Meet the 34 Best Products, People, and Places The 2024 Veggie Award Winners: Meet the 34 Best Products, People, and Places

by VegNews Editors

2 Wins for Octopus Lovers: Mycelium-Based Tentacles and a Historic Farm Ban 2 Wins for Octopus Lovers: Mycelium-Based Tentacles and a Historic Farm Ban

by Anna Starostinetskaya

“Our World Is Poised for Transformation”: Jeff Bezos Pledges $60 Million to Build a Plant-Forward Food System “Our World Is Poised for Transformation”: Jeff Bezos Pledges $60 Million to Build a Plant-Forward Food System

by Charlotte Pointing

How Do You Make Vegan Scallops? These 2 Alt-Seafood Innovators Say They’ve Cracked the Code How Do You Make Vegan Scallops? These 2 Alt-Seafood Innovators Say They’ve Cracked the Code

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Christen Harper Loves Her Plant-Based Lifestyle so Much, She’s Creating an App for It Christen Harper Loves Her Plant-Based Lifestyle so Much, She’s Creating an App for It

by Nicole Axworthy

Vegan News of the Week: Oatly at Carvel, Space Dunk Oreos, and More Vegan News of the Week: Oatly at Carvel, Space Dunk Oreos, and More

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Are You One of the 72 Percent of Americans Who Feel an Urgency To Eat More Sustainable Food? Then You Might Pay More for It, Too Are You One of the 72 Percent of Americans Who Feel an Urgency To Eat More Sustainable Food? Then You Might Pay More for It, Too

by Anna Starostinetskaya

It Popularized French Pâté in the US. Now, This 48-Year-Old Charcuterie Company Is About to Do the Same for Vegan Foie Gras. It Popularized French Pâté in the US. Now, This 48-Year-Old Charcuterie Company Is About to Do the Same for Vegan Foie Gras.

by Anna Starostinetskaya

The Bacon in Your Next BLT Could Be Made From Mushrooms Grown in Giant Indoor Vertical Farms The Bacon in Your Next BLT Could Be Made From Mushrooms Grown in Giant Indoor Vertical Farms

by Nicole Axworthy

Vegan News of the Week: Krispy Kreme Cookie Doughnuts, Veganuary Deals, and More Vegan News of the Week: Krispy Kreme Cookie Doughnuts, Veganuary Deals, and More

by Anna Starostinetskaya

You Haven’t Even Had the Tastiest, Juiciest Vegan Burgers Yet, According to These Scientists You Haven’t Even Had the Tastiest, Juiciest Vegan Burgers Yet, According to These Scientists

by Nicole Axworthy

Kraft’s Iconic Blue Box Mac and Cheese Finally Ditches the Dairy Kraft’s Iconic Blue Box Mac and Cheese Finally Ditches the Dairy

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Vegan Restaurant News of the Week: Robot-Made Meatless Meals, “Big Macs” in Texas, and More Vegan Restaurant News of the Week: Robot-Made Meatless Meals, “Big Macs” in Texas, and More

by Anna Starostinetskaya

These 36 Vegan Companies Just Teamed Up to Disrupt the $330 Billion Seafood Market These 36 Vegan Companies Just Teamed Up to Disrupt the $330 Billion Seafood Market

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Chunk Foods Carves Into the Vegan Steak Market, Expected to Cross $1 Billion by 2032 Chunk Foods Carves Into the Vegan Steak Market, Expected to Cross $1 Billion by 2032

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Vegan Food News of the Week: Ikea’s Nuggets, Wesson’s Butter, and More Vegan Food News of the Week: Ikea’s Nuggets, Wesson’s Butter, and More

by Anna Starostinetskaya

“World’s First” Process to Create Whole Cuts of Vegan Meat Is Here “World’s First” Process to Create Whole Cuts of Vegan Meat Is Here

by Nicole Axworthy

What Is Vegan Casein? For Cheese Lovers Who Care About the Planet, It’s a Game Changer What Is Vegan Casein? For Cheese Lovers Who Care About the Planet, It’s a Game Changer

by Charlotte Pointing

Daiya Is About To Be Your Favorite Vegan Cheese Brand Thanks to This Tech Daiya Is About To Be Your Favorite Vegan Cheese Brand Thanks to This Tech

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Meati’s New Mushroom Jerky May Just Be the Healthiest Snack for Your Heart Meati’s New Mushroom Jerky May Just Be the Healthiest Snack for Your Heart

by Anna Starostinetskaya

These 8 Alternative Fat Brands Are on a Mission To Upgrade Plant-Based Meat These 8 Alternative Fat Brands Are on a Mission To Upgrade Plant-Based Meat

by Charlotte Pointing

Vegan Food News of the Week: Quail-Sized Eggs, Dino Nuggets, and More Vegan Food News of the Week: Quail-Sized Eggs, Dino Nuggets, and More

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Vegan Foie Gras Is Coming for Your Pâté, Thanks to These 4 Companies Vegan Foie Gras Is Coming for Your Pâté, Thanks to These 4 Companies

by Nicole Axworthy