This week saw a flurry of plant-based news, with highlights including a special vegan ice cream inspired by the upcoming Wicked sequel starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. Van Leeuwen has created a dairy-free strawberry matcha flavor called Defying Gravi-Tea to honor the vegan actors. Additionally, Cinnaholic is offering a seasonal Pumpkin Spice Roll and pumpkin bread, while Just Poke is now offering Impact Tuna, a plant-based raw tuna option.

On the food front, the Dallas Cowboys are bringing back vegan chili dogs and dairy-free nachos at AT&T Stadium for the 2025 football season. Forks Over Knives has also launched a new line of frozen, whole-food, plant-based meals designed to make healthy eating more convenient for busy lifestyles. Spanish food tech brand Novameat has introduced plant-based Pulled Lamb Style and Pulled Pork Style meats for the foodservice market, providing chefs with innovative plant-based meat options.