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Once upon a time, fries and sad, bare salads were the only vegan options you could find at fast food chains. Those days are done. Today, even the top fast food chains offer plant-based...

KFC is developing lab-grown chicken nuggets made from real animal cells and plant-based ingredients in Russia. The international fast-food chain partnered with Russian biotechnology company, 3D Printing Solutions, which produces bioprinters and materials for 3D...

(Updated July 17, 2020) | KFC is about to trial vegan fried chicken in Southern California. The test will take place in more than 50 locations in Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County, and the...

A&W Canada may launch vegan chicken nuggets nationwide. The fast-food chain initially trialed vegan chicken nuggets for a limited time in British Columbia and Ontario last December. The test used plant-based nuggets made by Maple...

You can now order vegan chicken at El Pollo Loco. Today, the Mexican-inspired fast-food chain announced the addition of its first plant-based protein to menus at all 485 locations. The meat-free chicken is part of El...

Starbucks Singapore just launched the Impossible Rendang Pie, made with Impossible Foods' vegan meat. According to Starbucks, the new pie is suitable for vegetarians who consume both eggs and dairy. Starbucks Impossible Rendang Pie is part...

The first thing my six-year-old daughter notices about Kevin Smith is that the color of his blazer matches the largely purple color scheme of his pop-up restaurant, Mooby’s. We're seated in one of its...

KFC has launched "New Era" vegan chicken with Alpha Foods and Gardein at select restaurants in Hong Kong. It follows on the heels of a major announcement by parent company Yum! Brands in China...

Got a craving for vegan fast-food? Nowadays, there are plenty of options to choose from. From all-vegan drive-thrus to major chains, you can get your fast-food fix in a number of places across the...

McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski revealed that the fast-food chain is getting vegan options. The executive made the comment during an interview with CNBC. Although a launch date and details were not given, he notes that...

KFC China is launching vegan chicken nuggets for the first time ever amid growing interest in China's meat-alternative industry. The announcement follows successful trials of vegan chicken at KFC in the U.S. and Europe....

Filmmaker Kevin Smith is officially opening a real-life version of the fictional fast-food joint, "Mooby's," featured in Smith's films. The menu will have vegan options. The vegan actor took to social media to announce the...

The headlines circled the planet. A prominent cardiologist from the U.K., Aseem Malhotra, MD, analyzed 10 fast-food meals and concluded those most likely to trigger a heart attack were plant-based meals. Is a responsible...

Mexican-inspired fast-food chain Taco Bell just announced the launch of "Veggie Mode," an easier way to order vegetarian meals at self-service kiosks. Starting March 12, customers will be able to access "Veggie Mode" at Taco...

Taco Bell announced it will add plant-based meat to its menu in the next year. Last fall, the Mexican-inspired fast-food chain debuted a dedicated vegetarian menu. It featured two new menu items: a Vegetarian Crunchwrap...

McDonald's Germany has launched a vegan McFlurry. The new vegan option—which can be ordered in select stores using the app—consists of strawberry sorbet, according to Peta Zwei. It can be topped with Oreo pieces, which are...

White Castle is now the first major fast-food chain to offer vegan cheese. The chain began seeking "the perfect vegan cheese" last April, noted on the FAQ section of its website. According to the press release,...

It's official. KFC is trialing vegan fried chicken in more than 70 locations. Last August, the fast-food giant teamed up with California-based vegan meat brand Beyond Meat to create Beyond Fried Chicken. The collaboration made...

A newly published study shows that more than 70 percent of meat-eaters think veganism is an ethical lifestyle choice. The University of Bath conducted the study—recently published in the journal Sustainability—back in 2018. It involved...

American bakery-cafe chain Panera Bread is removing meat from half of its menu. Panera is ditching animal products to make way for additional vegan options. In an interview with Business Insider, Panera CEO Niren Chaudhary...

Subway has added another vegan option to the menu. The popular sandwich chain now offers Vegan Cheese Toasted Bites in its UK locations. There are four new ciabatta Toasted Bites available. While the other options...