This Week in Food News: Reese's Keeps Coming With Vegan Options, Beyond's Protein Drink, and Costco's New Drop

2026 is shaping up to be an exciting year for vegan food, with new offerings and innovations hitting the market. Beyond Meat has launched Beyond Immerse, a line of protein drinks packed with nutrients like fiber, antioxidants, and electrolytes. Reese's has introduced vegan-friendly strawberry peanut butter-filled pretzels, while Daily Harvest's first-ever frozen protein oat bowls can now be found at Costco stores in the Midwest. In New York, a new vegan wine and focaccia bar called Long Count has opened in the East Village, offering aged wines and fermentation-forward dishes.

Califia Farms is meeting the demand for minimally processed products with its new soy milk made with just three ingredients. Additionally, the brand has rolled out new dairy-free creamers and coffee blends. Bitchin' Sauce founder Starr Edwards is releasing a vegan cookbook titled Sauced: 30 Totally Bitchin' Bowls, inspired by her personal challenge to eat only Bitchin' Bowls for 30 days. The cookbook encourages readers to trust their instincts in the kitchen and explore the versatility of saucing meals.