This Week in Food News: McDonald's Fried Apple Pie Returns, Banana Milk Booms, and Misfits' Non-Vegan Misstep

This week in food news, Califia Farms launches new banana milk products to tap into the popular banana milk trend, following viral TikTok recipes. McDonald's brings back its vegan-friendly Fried Apple Pie for a limited time, providing a plant-based option at the fast-food chain. However, Misfits, a former plant-based brand, faces backlash for introducing dairy and collagen-filled bars, prompting some customers to boycott the company.

On the vegan dining scene, Detroit's Street Beet is expanding into soft serve with a new shop called Soft Spot, offering vegan options for dessert lovers. In Cleveland, chef Sonia Steele is launching The Elevated Table, a plant-based supper club providing fine dining experiences with multi-course tasting menus. Additionally, Sacramento will host a vegan mac and cheese competition in August, allowing attendees to sample and vote for the best version of the dish created by local chefs.