In the vegan food world, Nestlé's vegan KitKat has been discontinued in the UK and Ireland, a sad news for fans. However, there are still plenty of exciting developments to look forward to. Reese's Peanut Butter Chips are now dairy-free, making them officially vegan. Erewhon's iconic smoothies are expanding to New York, but are only available to members of a private club or for delivery within a specific distance.

Starbucks' fall 2025 menu includes vegan-friendly options like the Pecan Crunch Oatmilk Latte, but their protein coffee drinks contain dairy-derived whey. EatPastry has introduced new core-stuffed break-and-bake cookies, and Bitchin' Sauce's vegan dips are now available at Peet's Coffee locations. Next Level Veggie Grill, a merger between Next Level Burger and Veggie Grill, has opened its first restaurant in Denver. Competitive eating champion Joey Chestnut will attempt to eat 99 Impossible Chicken Nuggets at an upcoming baseball game, and German company Veganz is bringing its 2D-printed oat milk sheets to the US for global expansion.