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Publisher's Note • TWENTY-SIX YEARS. That’s how long VegNews has been championing vegan trailblazers and sharing plant-based news. If the pages of our magazine could talk, they’d say a lot has changed since it began as a DIY newspaper all those years ago.

2026's Biggest Vegan Stories • It's been another big year in the vegan food world. So we're looking back at some of the defining moments of 2026, from the turbulent revival of Miyoko's Creamery and Kevin Bacon's plant-based rebrand to the influential restaurants we've lost—as well as looking ahead at the exciting new ventures emerging on the scene.

NEWS/now • THIS FALL, OREO RELEASED THREE SPECIAL-edition, accidentally vegan flavors—Banana Pudding, Deep Fried Cookies, and Chicken & Waffles—and is letting fans decide which returns for a limited run in 2027. Banana Pudding features banana- and vanilla-pudding creme between vanilla wafer cookies, Deep Fried combines fried-dough-flavored cookies with dark chocolate and fried dough cremes, and Chicken & Waffles melds sweet-and-savory maple syrup and (chicken-free!) fried chicken flavor. Who said democracy couldn't be delicious?

Alan Cumming • He’s the impeccably dressed star of The Traitors. He’s a lover of tempeh and huge pots of vegan stew. He’s faithful to the animals. He’s ... Bona fide style icon, Emmy and Tony award winner, and dedicated vegan since 2009—is there anything Alan Cumming can’t do?

THE 2026 VEGNEWS RESTAURANT AWARDS

WHY TRADER JOE'S HAS YOU HOOKED • Whether they're hunting for the sometimes-stocked holiday turkeyless roast or the latest limited-edition mini tote, Trader Joe's shoppers know one thing: if they don't buy it now, it may be gone next week. This is the psychology of turning limitation into loyalty. And it's exactly how Trader Joe's has designed it.

MORE COZY LESS COOKING • WHEN TEMPERATURES DROP AND THE HOLIDAY SEASON ARRIVES, few things feel better than a comforting meal shared with people you love. But between gift shopping, celebrations, and packed schedules, time is often the ingredient we have the least of. These quick vegan recipes—from internet sensation Carleigh Bodrug and her newest cookbook PlantYou Quickies—offer the best of both worlds: nourishing, cozy dishes that come together easily and leave plenty of time to enjoy the moments around the table.

THE ART OF THE HOLIDAY CAKE • THESE SHOW-STOPPING VEGAN CAKES from cookbook author LYND SAY SUNG and her book Plantcakes: Fancy + Everyday Vegan Cakes for Everyone are made for bakers who want to make a statement. From salted caramel and chocolate bark to candied nuts and meringue mushrooms—if you invest the time in the kitchen, you’ll be rewarded with a spectacular vegan holiday centerpiece.

White Chocolate Wonder • This holiday season, give a new meaning to white Christmas. Go beyond standard dark and milkless milk varieties with heavenly bites of white chocolate to elevate snack time, dessert, and even morning routines. VegNews editors indulged in the festive season’s hottest white chocolate treats and eats, and these are our favorites.

WHEN IN ROME • IN A CITY DEFINED BY TRADITION, ROME'S VEGAN RESTAURANTS ARE QUIETLY PUSHING ITALIAN CUISINE IN A MODERN, PLANT DIRECTION.

The Unexpected WEST • From barbecue to bánh mì, the plant-based food in Salt Lake City goes against the stereotypes—planting its own flag in the Mountain West.

The New London Plate • Green curry cappuccinos, mushroom-worshipping dances, and tick...