This week, the 2026 Veggie Awards honored over 100 of the best plant-based products, people, and places, including winners like Oatly, Tofurky, Hippeas, and Tabitha Brown. The awards recognized top performers in various categories, showcasing the growth and popularity of vegan options in the market. In other vegan news, Impossible Foods secured a major deal with Madison Square Garden, MorningStar Farms launched vegan Thai curry patties for restaurants, and Walmart introduced Brownie Batter Cold Brew Coffee in its Bettergoods line.

Additionally, a new vegan bakery called Boundless Bakery opened outside of Boston, offering a variety of plant-based treats like muffins, cookies, and whoopie pies. Create Wellness, a leading creatine gummy brand, raised $20 million in growth capital to expand distribution and product innovation. Meanwhile, Scottish scientists developed a new vegan cheese using sustainable vegetable oils instead of palm oil, resulting in a meltable, low-saturated fat product that is better for the planet. Vegan food innovation continues to thrive, providing more delicious and sustainable options for consumers looking to make ethical food choices.