Outcast Upcycled Nutrition– yet another answer in response to where vegans get their protein! Outcast is one of the first manufacturers of upcycled food- food that would have otherwise gone to waste due to size, appearance, or other nominal factors. Their protein powders are made of upcycled food that has been refined into a powder […]

It’s a Caramel Daydream come true, and you can win your very own box of SmartSweets Caramels! The secret is out! SmartSweets NEW candy is a plant-based take on soft, chewy, caramels that melt in your mouth! Not only that, but each bag of SmartSweets Caramels is a full serving and only 1 gram of […]

Take a look at my spread! (pun intended) Have you ever indulged in pâté? While many of us in the US are not familiar with the dish, it is popular in other countries. Pâté is a French delicacy that is essentially a spread made of meat and vegetables. I know, you’re like, “THAT is what […]

VFC, but make it pink! VFC, or Vegan Fried Chick*n, is a UK brand of tasty fried chicken alternatives that is making its way into US stores! VFC‘s US tagline is: “Thanks Colonel we’ll take it from here”. Cofounder Matthew Glover stated in an interview for TheManual.com, “The U.S. gave the world KFC, and we […]

SmartSweets launched a new candy, and to celebrate we are hosting a giveaway! The newest candy on the block is individually wrapped and naturally flavored hard candy- SmartSweets Jolly Gems™! A dupe for Jolly Ranchers with 89% less sugar (less than 1g per 3 pieces), SmartSweets Jolly Gems™ are plant-based, gluten-free, and contain NO added […]

“Sea What’s Possible” with plant-based shrimp! Shrimp is popular seafood due to its affordability and catch volume. However, aside from shrimp being living things, the demand for seafood steadily rises, while practices in the seafood industry are leading to overfishing and applying pressure to species in the ocean. This is precisely why Van Cleve Seafood […]

How many uses can you dream up for Whipt? No matter the season, “Whipt Dreams” is the perfect addition. Whipt is a plant-based, dairy-free, and vegan whipped topping. It is set to launch in California stores come the Fall of this year, and I got my hands on one of each flavor to try in […]

Babybel is a French brand of snackable cheese, that has long been known for its individually red wax-wrapped portions. Within the last year, Babybel launched its first ever plant-based cheese made to mimic mozzarella. Plant-Based Babybel is wrapped in green wax, dawned with the Vegan Society’s trademark ensuring it is animal-free, and the vegan cheese […]

Surprise! I thought my sponsorship with Vegan Cuts had resolved, but I unexpectedly received my new favorite of ALL the boxes in the mail! July’s Vegan Cuts box is all about ocean-safe, and summertime-ready snacks. Additionally, a portion of the proceeds from July boxes supports the Marine Mammal Care Center in LA! A quick recap […]

It’s Smart Sweet’s 6th birthday! Join us in celebrating this SWEET (+ SOUR) milestone, and enter to win your own Smart Sweets Variety Kit! To enter the giveaway, head to Instagram and make sure to do the following: 🎉 Follow @SmartSweets + @YourNeighborhoodVegan 🎉 Like our giveaway post 🎉 Tag up to 10 friends! (1 […]