8 Plant-Based Snack Brands Changing What It Means to Eat Vegan
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Mercy For Animals is thrilled to announce our 2022 ChooseVeg partners! Each brand was founded by passionate entrepreneurs who are changing what it means to eat plant-based. We will celebrate with these eight vegan companies all year long, from exclusive interviews to major giveaways, so keep an eye out!
Ready to find your next favorite vegan treat? Look no further than our ChooseVeg partners!
JOI
JOI is producing dreamy, creamy plant-based milk made from a single ingredient. Their innovative concentrates mean less packaging and a smaller carbon footprint. Add a little JOI to your day!
Lagusta’s Luscious
Lagusta’s Luscious is a slice of heaven. Queer owned and operated, this chocolate shop is crafting ethically sourced vegan delights that you’ll have to taste to believe!
Pan’s Mushroom Jerky
Michael Pan, the founder of Pan’s Mushroom Jerky, drew inspiration from his family in Malaysia to create his flavorful vegan mushroom jerky. A former contestant on popular ABC show Shark Tank, Pan’s Mushroom Jerky is paving the way for sustainable snacking.
Tubby’s Taste
Danielle Tubbs, founder of Tubby’s Taste and descendant of a long line of Jamaican cake ladies, packs her organic, nut-free cookies with flavor and love. With a bold twist on the classics, Tubby’s Taste will leave your taste buds doing triple takes.
Yeah Dawg Vegan
Our partner Yeah Dawg Vegan not only makes tasty vegan hot dogs but also operates outside the gender binary and status quo! Founder Marino Bendetto’s unique take on your favorite ballpark food is also gluten- and soy-free. Special shout-out to Kush, their official mascot, inspiration for the logo, and cutest puppy ever.
Azzizah’s Herbal Green Popcorn
Azzizah Malik launched her vegan business out of necessity while living in a food desert. Now she’s serving her gourmet superfood popcorn to celebrities and customers around the country!
P-nuff Crunch
Dr. Juan Salinas approached the team of Shark Tank with his peanut-based snacks and secured an impressive investment from Mark Cuban. Since then, the food scientist turned bodybuilder turned business owner has continued to make your favorite snacks.
Everything Legendary
Everything Legendary is a Black-owned vegan business with a mission to bring delicious, flavorful burgers and meat products to people across the United States. After Jumoke Jackson, Danita Gassen, and Duane Cheers appeared on Shark Tank, the burgers they created in a family kitchen operation turned into a nationwide hit!
When it comes to plant-based food, our 2022 ChooseVeg partners know that the sky’s the limit! As this diverse group of innovative social change starters show, there are always creative and bold ways to create delicious, healthy, and sustainable vegan foods. Through their efforts, we all will be better equipped to build a food system that works for everyone.
We are excited to see how these companies will continue to grow, and we hope they will inspire other entrepreneurs to consider a future in plant-based food. Even if you just want to find your next favorite treat, stay up to date on the endeavors of our conscious, compassionate ChooseVeg partners by signing up for our newsletter!
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In 2021, our ChooseVeg Partners program spotlighted seven Black-owned businesses that are disrupting the food system, building influential brands, and producing delicious vegan foods. This year, we are featuring founders who are queer, Black, Latinx, and Asian American and Pacific Islander to celebrate the powerful impact these communities are making for farmed animals through innovative vegan foods. When you sign up for our newsletter, keep an eye on your inbox for exclusive “behind the brand” interviews and tasty food giveaways with our 2022 ChooseVeg partners!