Vegan Food News of the Week: Cookie Butter Frosting, Crispy Vegan Marshmallows, and More

This week's vegan food news highlights a range of exciting new products and restaurant openings countering the recent trend of closures in the plant-based industry. Among the notable developments are 19 anticipated vegan restaurant openings for 2026 across cities like Denver and New York City, showcasing the continued growth of the vegan movement. New offerings include Piiper’s festive cookie butter, peppermint chill, and ginger snap frostings available at Target, and Yummallo’s crispy vanilla-flavored dehydrated vegan marshmallows launching at Walmart, perfect for holiday treats.

Additionally, Van Leeuwen's Brooklyn Flavor Lab introduces a new seasonal vegan Pumpkin Caramel Marshmallow Ice Cream, while Whole Foods Market expands its festive offerings with a range of dairy-free horchata options. For coffee lovers, Gregorys Coffee is serving vegan gingerbread lattes made with housemade gingerbread sauce, along with their hearty Vegan Supreme sandwich. These announcements serve as an uplifting reminder that the plant-based food scene remains vibrant and innovative.