This Week in Vegan News: Two New Vegan Restaurants Open in LA, Beyond Meat Lands Certification from American Heart Association, and More

This week in vegan news, PLANTA has expanded its vegan restaurant group by opening new locations in Los Angeles and Washington D.C., with more on the horizon. Vegan vitamin brand Future Kind can now be found at 500 The Vitamin Shoppe locations across the United States, offering a variety of plant-based vitamins and supplements. Another standout in LA is Love.Life, a fully vegan restaurant created by Whole Foods co-founder John Mackey, featuring a menu designed with the help of medical professionals and nutritionists.

Beyond Meat made history by becoming the first plant-based meat company to receive certification from the American Heart Association, showcasing heart-healthy nutrition in their Beyond Steak products. Walmart has also partnered with vegan cheese brand Misha's to bring their popular vegan cheeses to stores in California, Nevada, Utah, Texas, and Washington. Lastly, Kevin Hart's vegan fast-food chain, Hart House, is expanding in Los Angeles with two new locations, bringing affordable vegan options to Angelenos. Dreamboat Donuts & Scoops opened as a fully vegan donut and ice cream shop in Fort Worth, Texas, while & Beer in New York's East Village is offering a rotating selection of vegan food paired with a curated beer menu featuring innovative concepts.