In the conclusion of their two-part episode, The Tofu Trio reviews the vegan-related milestones they hoped to see in 2025 and the reality of how things actually unfolded. Spoiler alert: It wasn't pretty. Vegan cheese hasn't improved all that much, plant milks are failing to outsell dairy, and vegan breakfasts remain elusive. Furthermore, lab-grown meat is still prohibitively expensive, and instead of an industry boom, the number of plant-based restaurants has actually dwindled. 2025 wasn't just disappointing, it may have been worse than the year before. There's plenty more in this jumbo-sized episode: Joey sounds off on why Mark Cuban is a sore loser, Jon defends Leonardo DiCaprio's inconsistent environmentalism, and Vanessa laments Eleven Madison Park's retreat from an exclusively plant-based menu. Plus, the trio discusses cholesterol, Hippeas, IKEA's vegan offerings, and much more. All that, plus a cameo from Bob the Cat!

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