Vegan Food News of the Week: Kevin Hart’s Drive-Thru, Kewpie Mayo, and More

From egg-free Kewpie mayo to the third location of Hart House, we’re serving up the best in vegan food news of the week. 

It  seems that every week in the world of vegan food news is more exciting than the last and this week is no exception. Ever crave something crunchy and cheesy but without icky dairy? You can now get that snack at Sam’s Club nationwide thanks to Peatos. What about a vegan version of Kewpie mayo? Or maybe you have a specific craving for a vegan burger conceived by comedian Kevin Hart and you don’t want to leave your vehicle to get it? Read on for more.  

Dairy-free cheesy puffs

Snack brand Peatos is on a mission to take on Fritos Lay with vegan versions of all of the crunchy snacks we love like Cheetos and Funyuns. The company decided to go entirely plant-based back last year and has been better for it, releasing fun flavors and teaming up with new retail partners. 

New this month is a partnership with bulk-buy chain Sam’s Club which is now stocking the company’s newest flavor at 500 stores nationwide. 

“We’re excited that 2023 is proving Peatos to be one of the fastest growing snack brands in the nation,” Peatos Founder Nick Desai said in a statement. “In just the first quarter, we gained 6000 new points of distribution, and expanded upon our existing line of award-winning offerings with the launch of Peatos Puffs in two new bold varieties.”

Last month, Peatos expanded its product line with two flavors Crunchy Fiery Lime Puffs and Crunchy Cheese-less Puffs and Sam’s Clubs customers will find the latter variety in 9-ounce packs. 

“Now, as we expand into Sam’s Clubs nationwide, more consumers will be introduced to the same classic fun, tasty promise of the classic snacks that America grew up on, but without all the scary artificial ingredients and with the benefit of better-for-you plant-based nutrition,” Desai said.