Vegan News of the Week: Oatly at Carvel, Space Dunk Oreos, and More

Food-tech companies are making major advances in replicating meat, milk, and seafood without the need to slaughter animals. Oatly has partnered with Carvel to offer oat milk desserts at their ice cream shops, while Oreos have launched a limited edition space-themed cookie with popping candy. Various startups are introducing animal-free dairy proteins, cultivated beef, and 3D-printed plant-based seafood options to the market, providing sustainable and ethical alternatives to traditional animal products. Additionally, Disney parks are expanding their plant-based options, and a new pecan milk called PecanMilk has been introduced by a Texas-based company.

In the vegan restaurant scene, Saus in Boston is now offering the Better Dog as a hot dog alternative, and Cinnaholic has introduced a vegan king cake for Mardi Gras celebrations. The collaboration between Better Balance and Chunk Foods is bringing whole-cut vegan meat products to Mexico, catering to the growing demand for plant-based options. These developments showcase the continuous innovation and expansion of vegan food options in the market.