Richard Bowie

California

Senior Editor at VegNews

Richard Bowie, Senior Editor @VegNews Magazine, #QPOC, #VEGAN, AND #READYTOEAT

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9 Must-Have Cookbooks for Summer Cooking

1 week ago | vegnews.com | Charlotte Pointing |Richard Bowie

If you’re planning to spend your summer cooking and enjoying delicious, nutritious plant-based meals, we’ve got some exciting news for you. Over the past few months, there’s been an influx of new cookbooks from talented plant-based creators, each offering a fresh take on vibrant, flavor-packed recipes. Whether you’re looking for light and refreshing dishes to beat the heat or bold and satisfying meals to impress at summer gatherings, these cookbooks have something to inspire you.
These Vegan Cookbooks Are Worth Every Penny-And They’re On Sale Right Now

1 week ago | vegnews.com | Charlotte Pointing |Richard Bowie

We simply can’t get enough of cookbooks. While there’s no shortage of recipes available online (including in our very own extensive recipe database), there’s something uniquely special about holding a beautiful cookbook in your hands. A well-designed book, filled with detailed, engaging recipes, captivating stories, and stunning images, has a way of drawing us in every single time.
Impossible Foods’ Visionary Founder on the Fight to End Meat

1 month ago | vegnews.com | Richard Bowie |Jasmin Singer

Pat Brown has spent his career transforming the impossible into the achievable. A former Stanford biochemist renowned for his research on AIDS and other pressing global health issues, Brown left academia to address what he views as the most urgent crisis of our time: the environmental devastation caused by animal agriculture. Laser-focused on innovation, Brown has made it his life’s mission to disrupt the food industry and reimagine how we nourish ourselves.
15 Amazon Spring Deals on Vegan Snacks With Some Savings Over 50%

1 month ago | vegnews.com | Richard Bowie

Forget the chalky protein powders and rubbery energy bars lining the shelves year-round. We’ve found the best-tasting mid-day boosts hiding out in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale—surprisingly good vegan finds that actually taste great, and just happen to be on deal right now. Whether you’re in it for the gym gains, road trip fuel, or a 3pm desk drawer lifeline, the right snack can make or break your moment.
38 Indulgent Vegan Snacks You Can Find At Any Supermarket

2 months ago | vegnews.com | Charlotte Pointing |Richard Bowie |Aruka Sanchir

Let’s be honest, most of us need a little snack to get us through the day. According to the National Institute of Health, more than 90 percent of Americans eat at least one snack on any given day. For that reason, snacks are big business: in 2025, the US market sits at more than $53 billion in value. Jump to the SNACKSNot all snacks are the same. While some can benefit our health, others are purely for enjoyment (and honestly, that’s okay).
Dunkin’ to Drop Non-Dairy Surcharge: “The Era of the ‘Milk Tax’ Is Ending”

2 months ago | vegnews.com | Richard Bowie |Dunkin’ Donuts

Popular doughnut chain Dunkin’ is poised to eliminate its surcharge for non-dairy milk alternatives next month, a source with the advocacy group Switch4Good confirmed to VegNews. The move aligns with recent policy changes by major competitors such as Starbucks and Tim Hortons—the surcharge will be eliminated on March 5th. Following Starbucks, Dunkin’ is the second-largest chain to eliminate the surcharge. Dunkin’ has more than 9,500 US locations.
Mike Tyson’s Mr. Charlie’s Launches Potato Ice Cream in Fast-Food First

Feb 13, 2025 | vegnews.com | Richard Bowie

Mr. Charlie’s, a plant-based quick-service restaurant (QSR) renowned for its innovative vegan offerings, is set to celebrate its third anniversary at its flagship location on La Brea Avenue in Los Angeles on Friday, February 14 with a first-ever fast food launch.
Donald Trump Does It, But Is Drinking Diet Coke Daily Healthy?

Jan 30, 2025 | vegnews.com | Richard Bowie |Joyce N. Boghosian |La Croix

President Donald Trump’s love for fast food is no secret. He has also been known to drink as many as a dozen cans of Diet Coke daily. When he returned to the White House earlier this month, one of his first orders of business was to reinstall the “Diet Coke button” in the Oval Office. The President even included commemorative bottles of Diet Coke in his inauguration gift bags. Trump supporter and billionaire Elon Musk is also a fan.
Food News of the Week: Superfood Smoothies at Veggie Grill, IKEA’s Vegan Sausages, and Cinnaholic’s New Brunch Rolls

Jan 10, 2025 | vegnews.com | Charlotte Pointing |Richard Bowie |Veggie Grill

The New Year is already off to a strong start in the plant-based food world. Pinky Cole, the founder of popular burger chain Slutty Vegan, has recently expanded her empire again. This time, she’s opened her plant-based bar concept, Bar Vegan, alongside another Slutty Vegan outpost in Baltimore Peninsula, a retail and restaurant destination located in South Baltimore, MD.
Tara Punzone’s Pura Vita Is Redefining Italian Food in Los Angeles

Oct 25, 2024 | vegnews.com | Richard Bowie |Jasmin Singer

Tara Punzone’s culinary journey is a testament to passion and innovation. From her roots in New York City to her bombastic presence in Los Angeles, the Brooklyn native has carved a unique path as the chef-owner of Pura Vita—the first entirely vegan Italian restaurant and wine bar in the country. Her dedication to a plant-based lifestyle, which began at the age of 12, has been the driving force behind her mission to serve up classic flavors of her childhood through a vegan lens.