Moms & Dads, Amys’ Kitchen Recalling Their Vegan Mac & Cheeze

Moms & Dads, Amys' Kitchen Recalling Their Vegan Mac & Cheeze

Amy’s Kitchen is initiating a voluntary Class I recall of Lot 60J0421 of the Vegan Organic Rice Mac & Cheeze due to the potential of having trace amounts of milk, which is not declared on the product label. The company is recalling this single lot out of an abundance of caution to ensure the safety … Read more

How Some Operators are Striving for Better Sustainability Standards

How Some Operators are Striving for Better Sustainability Standards

The biggest implications Ultimately, Schulman says there are challenges and opportunities related to single-use packaging trends that have increased during the pandemic. The opportunity lies in the fact that reusable products can help a world experiencing severe supply chain shortages, says Schulman. Consumers want choice and ease, says Schulman. The pandemic changed many behaviors, including … Read more

The VegNews Guide to Vegan Girl Scout Cookies

The VegNews Guide to Vegan Girl Scout Cookies

Like PSL season, Girl Scout cookie season starts earlier and earlier. Of course, we are not complaining. From January to March, keep an eye out for the girls in green sashes selling their deliciously addictive (and increasingly vegan-friendly) cookies. However, these treats aren’t just for us. Every box sold helps a Scout learn essential skills … Read more

Lemoore considers recycling benefits, beef harvesting | Politics

Lemoore considers recycling benefits, beef harvesting | Politics

The Lemoore City Council met last week to vote on several budget requests, including the addition of additional staff positions for the Public Works Department. In addition, the council viewed an informational presentation from Nicole Pena, Executive Director of Kings Waste and Recycling. “Back to Basics: A Guide to Recycling” gave the council an overview … Read more

Maine Candy Shop Scrummy Afters Is For Sale

Maine Candy Shop Scrummy Afters Is For Sale

For nearly a decade, Scrummy Afters was the candy store of choice in central Maine. As of 2012, his little shop, located on Water Street in Hallowell, was filled with sweets. The unique store featured everything from the mundane (peanut butter cups) to the truly rare (candy from around the world). Then in 2020, at … Read more

Que the Creek BBQ Fest Back in Battle Creek on February 5, 2022

Que the Creek BBQ Fest Back in Battle Creek on February 5, 2022

The Battle Creek BBQ Festival is the perfect way to break out of the winter doldrums. The first ever Que the Creek BBQ Festival was a resounding success in 2020. After taking a sabbatical in 2021, the City of Battle Creek announced the return of the tasty festival. The event will take place at Kellogg … Read more

Organic foods not always free from pesticides

Organic foods not always free from pesticides

All organic pesticide residues are regulated by Food Standards Australia and New Zealand to ensure they are safe to consume. Credit: Shutterstock As consumers, we’ve been conditioned to believe that organic foods are free from hormones and pesticides. Walk into any supermarket, you will find fresh produce, canned foods, poultry, and even personal hygiene products … Read more

Valentine’s Day Vegan Wine Guide

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The lights are low, the waiter is serving up a gorgeous vegan spread, and you’re sitting across the table from the love of your life (or maybe a wannabe Bumble). You’re going to want a generous pour to complete the mood. For the perfect evening, check out our guide to vegan wines for Valentine’s Day. … Read more

I Can’t Believe What I DIDN’T See At My Local Grocery Store

I Can't Believe What I DIDN'T See At My Local Grocery Store

I went grocery shopping this weekend and couldn’t believe it. Deja vu again with empty shelves. What was it before, toilet paper? Lysol and Clorox wipes. Now, there’s more than enough of that stuff and the cleaning supplies, but what about everything else? I went to ShopRite and Target this past weekend looking for chicken … Read more

The planet-friendly diet that still lets you eat meat

The planet-friendly diet that still lets you eat meat

In the restaurant world, chefs Ivan Tisdall-Downes and Imogen Davis of Native restaurant on Browns Brook Street in Mayfair highlight star regenerative producers on their menus. “Regen is looking for alternatives to mass-produced food. The way big profit-hungry farming companies make a lot of money for themselves, but it’s damaging our soil,” says Tisdall-Downes, who … Read more

11 Best Skin Care Ingredient Checkers

11 Best Skin Care Ingredient Checkers

When it comes to choosing the products you use on your skin every day, how much attention do you pay to the ingredients within those products? Industry jargon and product claims can make finding the right products confusing and challenging. Skin care checkers make it easy to understand all ingredients in products, as well as … Read more

How To Grow Indoors, Plant Care + More

When you start to see a super-small pineapple growing within your plant’s tough leaves, it’s super exciting. Unfortunately, it takes a while to get to that point. “The time between planting pineapples and harvesting ranges between 18 to 24 months,” says the Eldridges. “You’ll know when it’s almost time to harvest as you’ll see a … Read more