Had a fascinating conversation with the founder and inventor of the soy milk-based Thrilling Bakon. David shared how his background in both food and science led to the creation of this unique and wildly popular vegan bacon—and opened up about the challenges of growing a plant-based business in a slow-burn market.

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https://www.thrillingfoods.com/

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Yves Veggie Cuisine, a brand that kept vegan eating affordable and accessible for over 40 years is shutting down. Parent company Hain Celestial says they’re focusing on “more profitable brands,” leaving fans stunned and angry. In this episode, we unpack what Yves meant to the plant-based movement, why its quiet closure matters, and what this says about the future of vegan staples under big food corporations.

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We’re talking all things tofu with George Stiffman,  tofu expert, founder of Soycery, and author of the groundbreaking book Broken Cuisine. From ancient tofu traditions to wild varieties you’ve probably never heard of, George takes us deep into the delicious, surprisingly epic world of soy.

George's Tofu Buying Guide: https://tofutuesday.substack.com/p/the-best-way-to-get-ahold-of-chinese

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IG: @georgethetofuguy

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New episode of Vegan Hacks Pod! I’m joined by the unstoppable Eunice Reyes — aka Rated V for Vegan,  for a lively deep dive into the world of vegan influencing: the wins, the pitfalls, her adventures in vegan travel, and the unexpectedly strange canned meats lurking at your neighborhood Adventist store. Buckle up, you don’t want to miss this one!

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In this episode, we talk about Besties Vegan Paradise blessing The Grove with its second location (bougie tourists, rejoice). We rant about Beyond Meat and Veggie Grill’s new collab — because who asked for a $27.99 steak filet at a fast casual spot? And yes, Jason airs out his extremely unnecessary beef with Moby. It’s plant-based pettiness at its finest. Tune in and snack along.

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In this episode, we unpack Beyond Meat’s bold new product that intentionally doesn’t taste like meat, dig into the labor disputes and alleged union-busting at Rebel Cheese in Austin, and break down why Texas just banned lab-grown meat. It’s messy, it’s political, and it’s all plant-based.

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Jason and Mike dive into the Sugar Taco fallout — the rise and messy collapse of a splashy vegan restaurant now accused of mismanagement, health violations, and financial impropriety. Plus, we unpack the controversy around Impossible Foods potentially adding real meat to its plant-based products

Hollywood Reporter Article: 

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/sugar-taco-scandal-investors-health-violations-1236293402/

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Jason and Mike take a trip to the land of flat-pack furniture and meatless meatballs — that’s right, we’re eating our way through IKEA’s plant-based menu. Grab an Allen wrench and a fork — let’s dive in.

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Meati Foods launched their mycelium steaks and chicken cutlets with huge fanfare and with loads of funding, they were valued at over 650 million but their downfall was swift and dramatic they have recently requested a sale for 4 million dollars. What went wrong?

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Jason and Mike talk about a company in crossroads: Loma Linda Foods, one of America’s oldest plant-based brands and its uncertain future.

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