This Week's Food News: Another Coffee Chain Drops Dairy-Free Milk Charge, Meat-Free Slim Jims Are Coming, and a New Vegan Ravioli Hits Stores

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has eliminated the extra charge for dairy-free milk, following a trend by other coffee chains. Maya's Cookies has launched a new Cake Shop collection with unique flavors available for nationwide shipping. Daiya Foods has released taco-shaped mac and cheese at Walmart, while Shire's Naturals has launched an award-winning vegan ravioli at Wegmans. Louisville Jerky Co. is introducing Slim Jim-style vegan jerky sticks, and GoNanas has new on-the-go vegan banana bread muffins available at Target. Papa John's vegan garlic sauce will soon be sold in grocery stores, and Bob's Red Mill has undergone a brand redesign to modernize its packaging while maintaining its commitment to quality ingredients and homemade food. These developments reflect the growing popularity and innovation within the plant-based food industry.