Valentine’s Day is approaching, and if you're in Los Angeles or London, there are romantic restaurants offering special deals for the occasion. Alternatively, you can surprise your loved one with a reservation or stay in and bake a heart-shaped chocolate cake. In other news, the National Basketball Players Association has collaborated with Beyond Meat to launch a cookbook featuring recipes from top basketball stars. Additionally, other vegan food developments include the launch of Morocco's first dairy-free milk brand, Nabatlé, and Deliciously Ella acquiring the plant-based meal platform Allplants.

Among restaurant updates, Tim Hortons has eliminated extra charges for dairy-free milk, following the footsteps of other chains like Starbucks and Scooter's Coffee. Odd Burger has expanded its presence by offering frozen plant-based products in Calgary Co-Op stores, while Mr. Charlie's in Los Angeles has introduced an ice cream inspired by the McFlurry called Mr. Fluff-Head. Moreover, Juicy Marbles has launched a vegan lamb product in North America, and Violife has introduced lentil-based creamers. Exciting developments are also happening in Germany, with a study predicting the creation of 250,000 jobs in the alternative protein sector.