This Week’s Food News: New Vegan Cookie Dough, Stuffed Protein Egg Bites, Thanksgiving Roasts, and More

This week in food news highlights several exciting vegan offerings just in time for the holiday season. Peet's Coffee has introduced a vegan-friendly Holiday Spice Latte, and Starbucks offers a dairy-free Iced Sugar Cookie Cream Matcha. Popular cookie dough brand Doughy has launched seven new flat-packed ready-to-bake flavors, including seasonal options like Chocolate Chip and Peppermint Bark, available exclusively at Target. Meanwhile, Crafty Counter's High Protein Egg & Cheese Buns will soon be accessible in select New Seasons Market locations in Portland.

Additionally, both Juicy Marbles and Purple Carrot are preparing for Thanksgiving with new vegan options. Juicy Marbles has released a turkey-style roast, while Purple Carrot has contributed a holiday menu featuring Stuffing Roasts and Pumpkin-Cranberry Crisp. On the regulatory front, both Washington, DC, and Denver plan to ban foie gras by July 2027 due to its controversial production methods. Lastly, Louisiana is welcoming a new vegan comfort food establishment, Vegans on the Run, which will serve classic dishes in a plant-based manner and is currently hosting pop-up events.