Crayon Soda, The Graza of Peanut Butter, and Restaurant Openings Proving Veganism's Not Dead: This Week's Food News

Supporting your local vegan restaurant has never been more important, and one way to show your love is by voting for them in the annual VegNews Restaurant Awards. By voting, you not only support your favorites but also have a chance to win a luxury weekend in Las Vegas, including brunch and dinner at celebrity favorite Crossroads Kitchen. Additionally, this week's food news includes updates on unique offerings such as Crayola-themed soda, a new peanut butter brand coming to US stores, and the early arrival of fall with pumpkin spice creamer.

Some exciting developments in the vegan food scene include the launch of a limited-edition range of craft sodas by Jones Soda Co. in collaboration with Crayola, as well as the introduction of Planet Oat's pumpkin spice creamer at Walmart for those eager for the flavors of fall. MyForest Foods' meaty mycelium bacon has also gained popularity, landing in East Coast grocer Wegmans. And in the restaurant scene, Souley Vegan in Oakland has reopened with an all-you-can-eat R&B brunch buffet, while Abuelita Coco's founder is branching out with a new vegan cafe in Chicago and Bozeman, MT welcomes its first all-vegan business with Tabay's Mindful Kitchen food truck.