Kraft Heinz NotCo Mayo, Cheese Ravioli, and More Vegan Food News of the Week

It seems like every week the vegan food news is better than the last and this week is no exception. Hearty Vegan Ravioli and Manicotti are joining the lineup of frozen family meals at Sunday Supper—a brand favored by Billie Eilish and Danielle Monet. A St. Patrick’s Day vegan shake is celebrating all things green on chain Next Level Burger’s new and improved menu. And the Kraft Heinz Nut Company has a new egg-free mayo coming to stores. Read on for more.

1Kraft Heinz Nut Company Vegan Mayo

A new spice selection will begin hitting store shelves this month, thanks to The Kraft Heinz Nut Company, a joint venture between Chile’s The Nut Company (NotCo) and food giant Kraft Heinz.

Kraft Heinz Knot Company

The duo is now developing NotMayo, a vegan mayonnaise developed using NotCo’s artificial intelligence platform. After its initial launch this month, NotMayo will roll out nationally before hitting shelves in Canada.

“When deciding which products to bring to market first, we analyzed different categories and flavor and ingredient profiles, as well as consumer needs for a great-tasting product — and plant-based mayo came out on top,” said a spokesperson for the joint venture. spokesperson VegNews says.

“We were able to create a great tasting product in record time and meet consumer demand in the category and that was important to us,” the spokesperson said.

New NotMayo is the second product launched under the joint venture following the recent release of NotCheese – a vegan version of Kraft Singles available in American, Provolone and Cheddar flavors.

The joint venture with Kraft Heinz Knot Company will launch four categories this year before expanding to seven categories and more international markets in 2024.

2Three New Plant-Based Meals for Sunday Supper

Frozen comfort food company Sunday Supper—a favorite among celebrities like Billie Eilish and Danielle Monet—is expanding on the success of its frozen lasagnas with three new dishes, sold in family-sized portions to make mealtimes easier.

Sunday dinner

Sunday Supper’s new Three Cheese Ravioli features almond-based ricotta, vine-ripened tomato sauce and plant-based Parmesan while its Wild Mushroom Ravioli is stuffed with a hand-picked blend of shiitake, nameko, oyster, porcini and portabello mushrooms. Oil and sherry wine reduction.

Sunday dinner

Finally, the spinach and ricotta manicotti is packed with almond-based ricotta and spinach and topped with a mixture of béchamel and tomato sauces.

“Our line of delicious products is a simple family meal as well as a great way to celebrate a special occasion more easily and without compromising on quality,” Richard Klein, Sunday Supper co-founder and head of product, said in a statement. .

“We’re focusing on the multi-serve format because our meals represent time spent together,” says Klein. “And we also deliver the freshness and locked-in goodness that restaurant-quality frozen meals like ours present to consumers.”

Sunday Supper’s new meal is available through the company’s website and virtual grocery store GTFO Its Vegan. Its lasagnas can also be found at The Fresh Market, Plum Market and Erevon.

3Dairy-free leprechaun shakes at NLB

today The Day to eat green and if you’re looking for something special, organic vegetarian fast-food chain Next Level Burger (NLB) has just the thing. For the month of March, NLB is serving up the Lucky Leprechaun Shake, a hand-churned soy- or coconut-based milkshake with mint, homemade gluten-free chocolate chip cookies and vegan marshmallows topped with edible green and gold glitter. For extra sparkle.

Next level burgers

If you’re looking for some bite to go with your green shake, NLB is serving up a new menu that includes items like the Chipotle Burger (made with an original veggie chipotle black bean burger patty; Spicy Southwestern Salad (loaded with tempeh bacon) ); and The Animal (an absolute beast of a burger with two Beyond Burger patties).

Apart from the new menu items, NLB is also tweaking some of its classics for customers to enjoy even more. Its new chicken sandwiches have a heavier patty, and its burgers (both the burger and its house-made patty) have been increased by three to four ounces each.

“Our mission is to fight climate change, and we’ve chosen to do that through a plant-based food vehicle that’s delicious, desirable and good for you and the planet,” CEO and co-founder Matt de Gruyter said in a statement.

“And while consumers are dealing with shrinkage around every corner, we decided to go in the opposite direction and give our guests bigger burgers so their dollars go further at NLB,” he said.

4Craig’s Vegan Ice Cream is awesome

The Craigslist restaurant in West Hollywood has been delighting Angelenos with its vegan ice cream since 2016 before packing up the treat in pints in 2018. Now, cashew-based ice cream is coming to Publix supermarkets so more people can taste the treat enjoyed by celebrity favorites Hailey Bieber, Emma Chamberlain, and TikTok personality Tinx.

“When we first started serving 100 percent plant-based ice cream at our restaurant in LA, we knew from day one that we had an instant hit on our hands,” founder Craig Sasser said in a statement.

“Ice cream is one of those desserts that knows no boundaries—whether you’re five or 95—everyone loves this classic, and we believe that everyone and every palette deserves a delicious, creamy and nostalgic treat, regardless of dietary restrictions,” she said. . “We are thrilled to partner with Publix and share our delicious desserts with shoppers across the Southeast.”

Craig’s Vegan

At Public, Craig’s Vegan Melrose Mint Chip, Cold Brew Coffee made with Chamberlain Coffee, Killa’ Vanilla, Perfectly Chocolate and Sunset & Strawberry will be available. If you’re near Las Vegas, Craig’s also has a vegan scoop shop on the strip.

5Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day

Speaking of scoop shops, Ben & Jerry’s is bringing back its Free Cone Day after a four-year hiatus. On April 3, Ben & Jerry’s stores in 35 countries will celebrate the holiday by giving away free scoops—a tradition founders Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield started in 1979 to celebrate their first year in business.

Ice cream lovers looking for a non-dairy treat can also celebrate the holiday as participating Scoop Shops will offer free vegan ice cream (varies by location) on April 3.

Ben and Jerry’s

What kind of non-dairy flavors can be offered? Ben & Jerry’s has rapidly expanded its vegan ice cream selection since it debuted in 2016 with new additions to its almond milk-based line, such as Non-Dairy Fish Food (a vegan version of the classic); Bananas Foster (with a gooey caramel core); And light! Caramel! Action directed by Ava DuVernay (a historical flavor co-created with the award-winning director).

The best part about Free Cone Day? You can queue for free scoops as many times as you want.