Food News of the Week: Jif Takes on Nutella, Plus Fudge Cake and Cinnamon Buns for Mom

Jif has launched a new chocolate peanut butter spread to compete with Nutella, offering a dairy-free alternative with 50% less sugar. In other food news, Tacotarian has introduced a retail line of plant-based taco fillings, This has debuted a plant-based version of skin-on chicken thighs, and Nasoya has released new plant-based chick’n flavors. Meanwhile, the Met Gala featured plant-based sliders and nuggets, and a new vegan culinary series called "Kale Krew" is premiering on UnchainedTV to showcase Chicago's vegan eateries.

For those looking for sweet treats, Cinnaholic is offering Mother's Day specials like Chocolate-Covered Strawberries and Dozen Mother’s Day Baby Buns, as well as limited-time summer rolls. Additionally, Pura Vita in Los Angeles is serving up a Gâteau Chocolate Fudge cake, and McDonald’s in Germany is collaborating with rockstars Tokio Hotel on personalized plant-based menus. From new vegan food trucks to restaurant expansions, the vegan food scene is thriving with innovative and delicious options for all.