Zohran Mamdani, the newly appointed Mayor of New York City, has chosen a lifelong vegan to serve as the Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Food Policy. This decision aligns with Mamdani's promises to protect carriage horses, tax billionaires, and make the city more affordable for working people. Siddhartha Sanchez, the vegan appointee, brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role.

In other food news, Oreo has launched a new vegan-friendly White Fudge flavor in collaboration with Clif Builders. Starbucks is bringing back its popular Unicorn Frappuccino for a limited time, appealing to those nostalgic for the colorful beverage. Additionally, Daily Harvest has released a new lineup of limited-edition smoothies inspired by the World Cup host nations, while a cult-favorite New Jersey vegan restaurant, LesbiVeggies, has reopened in Camden to great success. Lidl has also introduced vegan caviar made from seaweed at an affordable price, offering a sustainable and cruelty-free alternative to traditional caviar.