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Chicago’s Epic Burger Adds Plant-Based Chicken Tenders to Menu
Chicago-based Epic Burger adds new plant-based options to its menu, featuring Beyond Meat’s chicken tenders!

Dr. Bronner’s Launches Vegan Chocolate Bars
Dr. Bronner’s Magic All-One Chocolate will be available nationwide this summer in six organic and vegan varieties.

Kitchen 17 to Open Vegan Pizza Factory in Former Indiana Newspaper Building
Kitchen 17, known for its award-winning vegan deep dish pizzas (voted #2 in the nation in VegOut Magazine’s 2021 awards) is expanding by moving its nationwide shipping operation to Indiana.

Chicago’s Buona Launches Plant-Based Italian Beefless Sandwich
Buona, Chicago’s original Italian beef chain restaurant, debuts a new menu item—a plant-based Italian beefless sandwich featuring Upton’s Naturals seitan—specially for their vegetarian and vegan customers.

Cinnaholic to Open New Location in Uptown Houston
Cinnaholic—a California-based franchise bakery that offers plant-based cinnamon rolls is scheduled to open its first location in Uptown Houston, Texas this summer. The chain currently has two locations outside the city in the surrounding suburbs (Pearland and Cypress).

Chicago’s Kitchen 17 Now Ships Vegan Deep-Dish Pizza to All 50 States
Kitchen 17—a Chicago-based vegan pizza joint—has expanded the shipping radius for their signature frozen deep-dish pizzas. The restaurant is now offering their house-made frozen pizzas shipped to all 50 states.

NadaMoo! Debuts No Sugar Added Vegan Ice Cream Line
NadaMoo!—a dairy-free ice cream brand based in Austin, Texas–is adding four new no sugar added flavors to their current lineup. Available this month in Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate, and Mint Chip, the new line is sweetened with organic allulose, organic erythritol, and a touch of stevia extract to satiate the toughest cravings with NadaMoo!’s guilt-free formula.

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Ben & Jerry’s and Stephen Colbert Launch Non-Dairy Americone Dream Flavor
The Late Show host Stephen Colbert partners with Ben & Jerry’s to launch a non-dairy version of Americone Dream—a creamy caramel-swirled vanilla frozen dessert packed with fudge-covered waffle cone pieces. This non-dairy treat is the 18th flavor to join the rapidly expanding line of vegan-friendly ice cream from Ben & Jerry’s.

Ben & Jerry’s Just Launched Non-Dairy Karamel Sutra Core
Ben & Jerry’s is on a roll! The brand just added a new non-dairy flavor to their lineup of vegan-friendly frozen desserts called Karamel Sutra Core—featuring a caramel core and fudge chips.

Chicago’s First Vegan Ice Cream Shop to Open This Spring
Vaca’s Creamery—the first all-vegan ice cream shop in Chicago—is set to open this spring. The establishment is inspired by the popular Sweet Ritual in Austin and a love for vegan ice cream.

Cinnaholic to Open New Location in Chicago’s Wicker Park Neighborhood
Cinnaholic—a build-your-own vegan cinnamon roll chain—will open its third Chicago area location in Wicker Park. The California-based franchise has over 38 locations nationwide and offers plant-based cinnamon rolls with a variety of toppings.

Ben & Jerry’s is Launching a New Vegan Flavor with Colin Kaepernick
Ben & Jerry's will honor Colin Kaepernick, one of the most prominent social activists today, with his very own flavor—Change the Whirled. Kaepernick’s flavor features a caramel non-dairy sunflower butter base with fudge chips and graham cracker and chocolate cookie swirls, and celebrates Kaepernick's courageous work to confront systemic oppression and stop police violence against Black and Brown people.

Vegan Rob’s Debuts New Oat Butter Popcorn
Vegan Rob’s plant-based snacks are crunchy, crispy, and now popped! The brand is known for their iconic puffs and nostalgic crisps that remind us of our childhood favorites!

Milkadamia Introduces Two New Vegan Creamer Flavors
Milkadamia, makers of decadent macadamia-based milks, creamers, butter, and cooking oils, introduces two new creamer flavors—Chai and Cinnamon—planned to launch in November. The new product will initially be available on Amazon and, later (in early 2021), in various retailers.

Vegan Women Summit Launches Female Founder Summit and Pitch Competition Dedicated to Plant-Based Innovation
Vegan Women Summit, a media and events organization dedicated to inspiring, educating, and empowering rising female-identifying leaders, launches the world’s first founder summit and pitch competition dedicated to female-identifying founders building the future of plant-based innovation—VWS Pathfinder.

Elmhurst Launches Vegan Soft Serve Ice Cream Mix
Elmhurst 1925, maker of simple, nutritious, and delicious plant-based nut and grain milks, introduces Elmhurst Creamery New Fashioned Soft-Serve Ice Cream Mix. This new dairy-free mix is now available in delicious vanilla and chocolate varieties. Now you’ll be able to make plant-based soft serve at home for the whole family.

Field Roast Launches Five New Dairy-Free Cheeses
Field Roast recently announced that its Chao Creamery dairy-free cheese line is expanding. In addition to new plant-based slice flavors, Chao Creamery now delivers dairy-free cheese shreds.

Smoothie King Adds Oat Milk Pumpkin Smoothie to Menu
Smoothie King debuts a vegan-friendly pumpkin smoothie as a part of their seasonal beverage line nationwide. The new smoothie is the first official menu item to use Califia Farms oat milk, which will be a permanent dairy-free substitute on their menu.

Maxine’s Heavenly Expands to Southwest Whole Foods
Maxine’s Heavenly, a Los Angeles-based company that makes better-for-you cookies is now available in all Whole Foods Market locations in the Southwest region of California.

Owner of Upton’s Breakroom Debuts Vegan Donut Pop-up
The owner of Upton's Breakroom—a vegan restaurant in Chicago—debuts Liberation Donuts. The new pop-up is currently operating from Upton's Breakroom and will be expanding into a space featuring a dedicated counter and seating area.
