Once again, PETA staffers had the opportunity to try out all the new vegan products that will be coming on the market while at Natural Products Expo West, an annual trade show at which companies show off new and exciting products. Many of the biggest vegan companies—including Gardein, Miyoko’s Creamery, and Violife—gather here each year. Check out new products from these and other brands that are making the world a better place for animals.
New Vegan Meat Options
It’s no surprise that vegan meat options were everywhere at Expo West. Vegan chicken and pig-friendly pork were the most common, and gluten-free pea protein was definitely the most popular ingredient. New brands like VFC and NotCo debuted items that are new to U.S. markets, and staple brands like Field Roast and Tofurky offered up new products.
- Abbot’s Butcher: “Chorizo,” Ground “Beef,” and Chopped Chick’n
- Daring: Gluten-Free Breaded “Chicken” Pieces and Fresh Tenders
- Field Roast: Plant-Based Pepperoni
- Future Farm: Future Burger, Future Sausage, and Future Chick’n
- Gardein: Breakfast “Sausage” Patties (Original and Spicy) and Ultimate Chick’n Wings (BBQ and Original)
- Hungry Planet Foods: Breakfast “Sausage” Patty
- Loma Linda: Canned Chick’n (in broth, Buffalo sauce, or BBQ sauce)
- NotCo: NotBurger
- OmniFoods: OmniPork Luncheon
- Rebellyous Foods: Chick’n Nuggets
- TMRW Foods: Plant-Based Burgers, Shreds, Ground Beef, Bratwurst, and more
- Tofurky: Plant-Based Pepperoni
- VFC: Vegan Fried Chicken
- Worthington: Plant-Based Sausage Patties
Fish-Free Finds—the Only Sustainable Seafood
The fishing industry is hell for ocean dwellers and the planet. We predicted that more vegan seafood options would be popping up this year, and we were right! Current Foods’ sushi-grade tuna and salmon rocked our world.
- Current Foods: Sushi-Grade Plant-Based Tuna and Salmon
- Future Farm: “Tuna”
- Nature’s Charm: Canned “Scallops”
- OmniFoods: Fish-Free Golden Fillet, Classic Fillet, and Canned “Tuna”
- Save da Sea: Plant-Based Smoked Salmon and Tuna Salad
- TMRW: Ocean Cakes
Cow-Friendly Vegan Cheese
More vegan cheeses hitting shelves means more opportunities to prevent cows from being used for their milk. In the dairy industry, calves are torn away from their mothers so that humans can steal the milk, which isn’t ours to take. These cheeses are made from a variety of tasty plants—including cashews and coconut—for creamy, cow-free goodness.
- Chao: Cantina Style Queso
- Core & Rind: Cashew Cheesy Sauce
- Daiya: Grilling Cheeze and Feta Block
- GOOD PLANeT: Vegan Cheddar and Gouda Wheels
- Melt Organic: Plant-Based Cheesy Spreadables
- Mia: “Parmesan” Wedge
- Miyoko’s Creamery: Vegan Cottage Cheese and Liquid Pizza Mozzarella
- Primal Kitchen: Queso Style Plant-Based Dip
Nondairy Yogurt, Butter, Sour Cream, Etc.
Besides vegan cheese, here are some other dairy-free products we saw at Expo West. Try Forager Project’s squeezable yogurt for your kids’ lunches, or bake your heart out with Violife’s new Plant Butter.
- Forager Project: Squeezable Kids Cashewmilk Yogurt
- Nature’s Charm: Oat Condensed Milk
- Violife: Plant Butter
- WayFare: Raspberry Yogurt
- Wildbrine: Dairy-Free European-Style Butter, Oat Butter, and Sour Cream
Eggs
The egg industry is torment for chickens, who are forced to spend their lives laying eggs in cramped sheds, rarely feeling the sun on their backs. We’re glad vegan eggs—like Spero Foods’ pourable scrambled eggs made from pepitas and WunderEggs’ unique vegan boiled eggs—are becoming more widely available.
- Hodo: Boxed Scramble
- Spero Foods: PepitaEgg
- WunderEggs: Plant-Based Boiled Eggs
Snacks and Sweet Treats
Sweet desserts and savory snacks, including some new items from favorite brands like Abe’s, Dandies, and PeaTos, were prevalent at Expo West. And while it won’t be in grocery stores, we still have to give an honorable mention to the new vegan soft-serve from Ripple, made from pea protein, which will be launching in restaurants. 🍦
- Abe’s Muffins
- Bon Dévil: Ganaches (Salted Caramel, Caramelized Banana, Chocolate, and Vanilla)
- Dandies: Maple-Flavored Mini Marshmallows, Jumbo Marshmallows, and Marshmallow Fluff
- Bronner’s: Magic Chocolate Bars
- Señor Rico: Horchata Pudding
- Sirabella’s: Vegan New York Style, Chocolate Swirl, and Strawberry Swirl Cheesecakes
- Truwhip: Frozen Whipped Topping
- Vego: Nuts & Berries Dark Chocolate Bar
- Whipt: Coconut, Almond, and Oat Whipped Cream
- Wildbrine: Dips (French Onion, Ranch, Chipotle Lime, and Spinach)
Beverages
New vegan milks made from peas and barley are hitting shelves along with some delicious sweet beverages like hot cocoa, milk tea, and vegan eggnog.
- Coconut Cloud: Vegan Hot Cocoa and Chai
- Elmhurst: OatNog
- Joy Milk Tea: Vegan Milk Tea
- RISE Brewing: Cold Brew Coffee Nitro Shots
- Sproud: Pea Milk
Meals
Prepared meals and meal helpers make it super-easy to eat well even when you have a busy schedule. Here are a few delicious options we tried:
- Alpha Foods: Breakfast Sandwiches
- A-Sha: Mandarin Style Noodle
- Before the Butcher: Bolognese
- Blackbird Foods: Plant-Based Pepperoni Pizza
- Cedarlane Foods: Jackfruit Mac n Cheese and Chile Relleno Burrito
- Daiya: Flatbreads (Mushroom, Caramelized Onion & Fig, Tomato, Sunflower Seed Pesto & Arugula; Meatless Italian Sausage Crumbles, and Roasted Pepper & Kale) and Cheddar Jalapeño Mac and Cheese
- Deep Indian Kitchen: Chick’n Tikka Masala
- Field Roast: Breakfast Sandwiches
- Hungry Planet Foods: Salisbury Steak Meal
- O’Sole Mio: Tortellini (Cheese, Beef, and Chicken) and Sauces (Alfredo and Rosée)
- OmniFoods: Gyoza
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If you can believe it, this list represents only a fraction of the delicious new vegan products coming to stores soon. More brands are responding to consumer demand for animal-friendly options, so you’ll be sure to see new and exciting products on shelves near you. If you’re thinking of going vegan, try our 3-Week Vegan Challenge and order a free vegan starter kit today:
