Solutions
Looking for inspiration and solutions for living more sustainably? Check out these daily highlights of innovative brands and products in apparel, home, food, travel, beauty, spirits, mobility and more!
Actual Veggies' Whole-Food Approach to Plant-Based Eating Done Right
Actual Veggies is rethinking what plant-based eating can look like, building a lineup of chef-crafted veggie burgers, Super Fries and Dinosaur Nuggets from whole, recognizable ingredients that are as colorful as they are delicious. Discover how this better-for-you brand is making it easier to put more vegetables on the table — without the fillers, the processing or anything you can't pronounce.
A Fresh Take on Candy: Two Brands Rethinking Everyday Treats
In this episode of Tried It!, we take a closer look at YumEarth and Candy Kittens, two candy brands rethinking everyday treats with more thoughtful ingredients and a cleaner approach. From classic favorites to gourmet gummies, it is a quick look at how the candy aisle is starting to evolve.
Plant-Forward Foods Bringing New Choices to the Table
Plant-forward foods continue to evolve as brands experiment with new ways to deliver familiar flavors while reducing the environmental footprint of what we eat. In this roundup, explore several innovative companies reimagining burgers, chicken, seafood and dairy alternatives, including brands we encountered while exploring Expo West.
Our Faves: Sweet Discoveries & Better For You Treats
Sweet treats are getting a cleaner, greener makeover, with brands rethinking chocolate, ice cream, candy and baked goods using better ingredients, thoughtful sourcing and lighter-footprint production. In this roundup, explore a selection of indulgent treats that are better for you and the planet, including several brands we recently discovered while exploring Expo West.
7th Heaven Reimagines Vegan Chocolate
In this Inside Expo West conversation, Seeing Green speaks with the team behind 7th Heaven about the brand’s creamy vegan chocolate made with oat milk and about 30% less sugar. The lineup includes chocolate bars, peanut butter cups and other indulgent treats designed to deliver the nostalgic milk-chocolate experience while staying fully plant-based.
Oshi Co-Founder Introduces Plant-Based Fish Fillets
In this Inside Expo West conversation, Seeing Green speaks with the co-founder and CEO of Oshi about the company’s plant-based fish fillets designed to look, cook and taste like traditional seafood. Using proprietary technology that recreates fish texture flake by flake with ingredients such as algae oils and fungi, Oshi is bringing a new alternative to seafood without concerns like mercury, antibiotics or microplastics.
Daring Highlights the Versatility of Its Plant-Based Chicken
In this Inside Expo West conversation, Seeing Green speaks with the team at Daring about how the brand is expanding the possibilities for plant-based chicken. The company showcases several dishes featuring its vegan, non-GMO plant chicken, highlighting its versatility across different recipes.
Whims on Reimagining Nostalgic Chocolates for Today’s Consumers
In this Inside Expo West conversation, Seeing Green speaks with Whims co-founder and Chief Snacking Officer Leanne Viola about how the brand is reinventing nostalgic chocolate treats in a better-for-you format. Whims chocolates contain just one gram of sugar and are gluten-free, dairy-free and made without sugar alcohols or palm oil.
Actual Veggies Co-Founder on Real Veggie Burgers (and What’s Coming Next)
In this Inside Expo West conversation, Seeing Green speaks with Jason Rosenbaum, co-founder of Actual Veggies, about the brand’s mission to create veggie burgers made from real vegetables rather than highly processed meat substitutes. Their colorful burgers and new vegetable-based dinosaur nuggets use simple ingredients like beans, vegetables and spices.
Green Girl Bakeshop Founder on Clean, Plant-Based Ice Cream Sandwiches
In this Inside Expo West conversation, Seeing Green speaks with Lisa Stoy, founder of Green Girl Bakeshop, about creating plant-based frozen desserts with simple, organic ingredients. Their ice cream sandwiches and gelato use coconut as a base and maple syrup for sweetness, offering indulgent treats that are dairy-free and allergen-friendly.
Fabalish on Chickpeas, Aquafaba and Clean Ingredients
In this Inside Expo West conversation, Seeing Green speaks with Fabalish about how the brand is building a lineup of plant-based foods powered by chickpeas. From baked falafel bites to sauces made with aquafaba, the products focus on simple ingredients, bold flavors and allergen-friendly formulations.
Our Faves: Making Mealtime Easier — Plus 5 Favorite Meal Delivery Services
Thoughtful meal delivery can make it easier to eat well without adding friction to your week. Click through for five of our favorite services pairing plant-forward menus, lower-waste design and more responsible sourcing to support both personal health and the planet.
Abe’s Is Making School Treats More Inclusive and Intentional
Abe’s Muffins is a family-founded bakery brand creating vegan, allergy-friendly treats designed to be safe for more kids to enjoy. Baked in a dedicated School-Friendly facility and made with all-natural, non-GMO ingredients, Abe’s makes inclusive snack time both intentional and delicious.
From Dairy Legacy to Plant-Based Pioneer: The Elmhurst 1925 Story
Elmhurst 1925 is a plant-based beverage company reimagining dairy-free milk and creamers with clean labels and remarkably simple ingredients. Using its patented HydroRelease method, the brand transforms nuts, grains and seeds into creamy, nutritious drinks without gums, oils or unnecessary additives.
Fabalish Makes Plant-Based Eating Feel Easy (and Actually Fun)
Fabalish is a chickpea-forward food brand making it easier to eat plant-based with organic falafel, brownie bites and creamy condiments made from simple, clean ingredients. By upcycling aquafaba and avoiding highly processed shortcuts, Fabalish brings real flavor, convenience and sustainability back to everyday meals.
Quorn Shows How Small Food Swaps Can Make a Big Difference
Quorn is a long-standing meat-free brand making it easy to enjoy familiar foods like burgers, nuggets and grounds without relying on animal protein. By growing protein through fermentation instead of livestock, Quorn helps people reduce their environmental impact while keeping everyday meals satisfying and approachable.
Daily Harvest Makes Eating Better for You and the Planet
Daily Harvest is a plant-forward food company helping people eat well with convenient meals and smoothies made from organic fruits and vegetables. By supporting organic and regenerative farming, the brand connects everyday eating with a healthier future for the planet.
Gardein Helps Families Make Simple, Greener Swaps at Mealtime
Gardein is a plant-based pioneer offering familiar comfort foods that make it easy for families to choose greener meals. Their wide lineup of chick’n, beefless, porkless and fishless options helps people make simple low-impact swaps without changing how they cook or eat.
Greener Bites: Meatless Spaghetti Bolognese
Quorn’s Meatless Spaghetti Bolognese brings all the rich, hearty comfort of a classic pasta night — just with a lighter footprint. Tender meatless grounds simmered in a savory tomato sauce make this plant-forward twist every bit as satisfying as the original. Quick, cozy and protein-packed… check it out.
Califia Farms Aims to Replace Dairy the Delicious Way
Califia Farms is a plant-based beverage innovator creating delicious, versatile alternatives to dairy across milks, creamers, coffees and more. The brand pairs great taste with meaningful climate impact, making it easier for people to choose options that are better for their health and the planet.