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!
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.
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.
Tosí Co-Founder Shares Organic Plant-Based Snacks Built for Real Life
In this Inside Expo West conversation, Seeing Green speaks with the co-founder of Tosí about the brand’s organic, plant-based snack bars and crispy puffs designed for convenient, on-the-go nutrition. Founded by a mother-daughter team, Tosí focuses on simple, transparent ingredients with products that are organic, vegan, gluten-free and non-GMO.
Dandies on Inclusive Campfires and Vegan Marshmallows
In this Inside Expo West conversation, Seeing Green speaks with Dandies about how the brand’s vegan marshmallows are making campfires, s’mores and sweet treats accessible to more people. Made without gelatin, artificial flavors, artificial colors or corn syrup, the lineup now also includes a new spoonable vegan marshmallow cream.
Abe’s Muffins on Allergy-Friendly School Treats
In this Inside Expo West conversation, Seeing Green speaks with Abe’s Muffins about how the brand is making school treats more inclusive for kids with food allergies. Their vegan mini muffins and cupcakes are free from major allergens and made with simple ingredients, helping ensure every child can safely take part in classroom celebrations.
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.
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.
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.
Next Level Veggie Grill Brings Plant-Powered Dining Mainstream
Next Level Veggie Grill is the largest vegan and vegetarian fast-casual network in the United States — created in early 2024 when two pioneers, Next Level Burger and Veggie Grill, joined forces. Together, they’re reshaping what plant-based dining can look like: accessible, craveable, and big enough in scale to reach consumers across the country.
Abbot’s Crafts Clean-Label Proteins for a Better Food System
Founded in 2017, Abbot’s emerged with a bold vision: create plant-based meat alternatives that deliver real flavor, texture and satisfying performance without artificial additives or synthetic ingredients. Today, their lineup includes items such as protein veggie burgers and plant-based ground beef, chorizo and chopped chick’n -- all crafted from simple, wholesome ingredients.
Greens & Grains Brings Plant-Based Dining to the Mainstream Table
Greens & Grains is a fast-casual, 100% plant-based restaurant chain bringing fresh, flavorful vegan fare to communities across New Jersey and the greater Philadelphia area. At the heart of Greens & Grains is a clear mission: to make fast, fresh, plant-based meals accessible to all. By centering their menu entirely around plants, they’re helping diners reduce their environmental footprint—no complicated swaps or fine print required.
Cotton Creations Brings Plant-Based Comfort Food and Wellness Together
Cotton Creations is a plant-based food company focused on providing healthier food alternatives in the plant-based space. Founded by Chef Sheenee Cotton with a belief that food is medicine, the brand focuses on making plant-based eating accessible and enjoyable through delicious, easy-to-make products and hands-on learning.
Spotlight: Plant-Based Foods News Highlights
Plant-based foods at Paris 2024. Panda Express brings back plant-based chicken due to consumer demand. Beyond Meat launches own protein. Launches from Bayou Best Foods, Ripple Foods, Juicy Marbles, Elmhurst 1925.
Sustainable Food - Plant-Based
Brands in the news: WK Kellogg Co, Kraft Heinz, NotCo, Eleven Madison Park, PLANTA Restaurants, The Wendy's Company, PLANTSTRONG Foods, Whole Foods Market, Danone, 이노하스 Innohas, Rival Foods, Steakholder Foods, Earth Fare, Prime Roots, Konscious Foods, B.T.R. NATION, Mellody®, Harmless Harvest, Upfield and many more.
Sustainable Food - Plant-Based
Brands in the news: OSCAR MAYER FOODS, Kraft Heinz, Aramark Sports + Entertainment, Colorado Rockies, Sodexo, Taco Bell, Yum! Brands, Planted, Yo Egg, Heura Foods, Simple Feast, Califia Farms, Plantega, 2foods USA, Veggie Grill by Next Level, Next Level Burger, Native Foods, Slutty Vegan, Hart House, Plant Power Fast Food and many more.
Sustainable Food - Plant-Based
Brands in the news: Impossible Foods, American Cancer Society, Tacotarian, VEG HOUSE, Protein Industries Canada, Konscious Foods, Avena Foods Limited, Canadian Pacifico Seaweeds, Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, LLC, Danone, Alpha Foods, Heura Foods, Unovis Asset Management, Steakholder Foods, Icelandic Provisions and many more.
Sustainable Food - Plant-Based
Brands in the news: Burger King, The Walt Disney Company, chunk foods, Konscious Foods, Impossible Foods, Beyond Meat, Alpha Foods, Ripple Foods, HelloFresh, Le Cordon Bleu London, The Humane Society of the United States, University of California, Berkeley and many more.
Sustainable Food - Plant-Based
Brands in the news: Burger King, Nestlé, Rebellyous Foods, UNLIMEAT, Amazon, ABERYNE, HAPPIEE!, Dreamfarm foods, Daring., The Vegetarian Butcher, Circana, NotCo, Prime Roots, Juicy Marbles, chunk foods, Huel, gardein™ and many more.