What’s Hot in Vegan Food: PETA’s 2026 Picks

Every year, a new wave of vegan foods reshapes what’s possible in the kitchen. And for 2026, those possibilities look especially delicious. From egg-free breakfast options to flesh-free steaks, these are some products we’re excited to try.

Eat Just Chicken

From the creators of Just Egg—a product of PETA’s 2025 Company of the Year, Eat Just, Inc.—comes Just Meat. This vegan chicken is already winning over taste testers and landing in grocery stores across the U.S. Available in multiple flavors and packed with protein, it makes vegan shopping easy!

Clever Carnivore Cultivated Pork

Clever Carnivore is a U.S. food-tech startup working toward affordable, scalable cultivated pork—real pork grown from animal cells. Their work aims to reduce environmental impacts and spare millions of pigs from filthy, crowded warehouses and slaughterhouses.

Beyond Whole-Mycelium Steak

Beyond’s next-generation steak uses mycelium—the fibrous root of fungi—to recreate whole-muscle texture. This innovation is already appearing in select stores and test-kitchen rollouts, and it promises a tasty steak experience without any cows’ flesh.

Mitsui DM Sugar Vegan Tuna

Japan’s Mitsui DM Sugar is developing vegan tuna that mimics the texture and flavor of sashimi—a Japanese dish of thinly sliced raw fish—allowing compassionate diners to enjoy traditional cuisine while leaving fish in the ocean where they belong.

Before the Butcher Pepperoni Sticks

Before the Butcher’s vegan pepperoni-style sticks bring smoky, snackable vibes to your next snack attack. These delicious sticks are protein-packed and shelf-stable—perfect for road trips, charcuterie boards, or anyone who wants a jerky-like snack.

Power Jacks Vegan Pancake Mixes

Imagine pancakes as easy as cereal: pre-made, pour-and-flip batter that’s vegan and packed with protein. Power Jacks, from Just, is a fast breakfast without eggs stolen from hens and without milk stolen from cows.

Yo Egg Patty

Yo Egg’s patty gives you a yolky, sandwich-ready egg experience. It’s garnering excitement on social channels and in vegan-supply drops as a handy breakfast upgrade.

Abe’s Muffins Iced Cakes

Abe’s is already known for allergy-friendly vegan treats. Now, they are expanding into mini-iced sheet cakes that are vegan and designed to sparkle at parties and lunchboxes. Choosing these treats means fewer eggs and dairy consumed for birthday cakes and classroom treats—a delicious way to inspire others!

Brown Sugar 1^st Better Than Butter

Brown Sugar 1st’s “Better Than Butter” is a rich, coconut-forward spread that behaves like butter in the pan and on toast. This vegan butter is set to launch in the U.S. in early 2026.

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