This Week in Food News: Oreos That Change Colour, Mimosa Cinnamon Rolls, and Vegan Wings for the Super Bowl

From vegnews.com

By Charlotte Pointing

This week’s food news includes the lowdown on Fly By Jing’s Hot Pot Bomb, a Maya’s Cookies drop, and more

Are you prepared for the day of love? Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re panicking about what to get the special someone in your life, don’t worry—we’ve found some amazing vegan products on Amazon, all under $50.

Looking for other great Valentine’s Day gift ideas? Think colour-changing Oreos, mimosa-flavoured cinnamon rolls, and Hot Pot Bombs. Luckily, they’re all available right now. Get the full details in this week’s food news roundup below.

Plus, we’ve got an update from Impossible Foods and a look at how vegan wings are scoring big with Americans ahead of this year’s Super Bowl.

Oreo’s newest cookie features first-of-its-kind colour-changing creme. | Mondelēz

Oreo releases colour-changing cookies with Marvel, and they’re vegan  

You can always rely on Oreo for an accidentally vegan cookie. Its classic options are dairy-free, and many of its limited-edition flavours are vegan too, including its recent collaboration with Reese’s. Now, it has teamed up with Marvel to create its new Stuf of Legends range, which features character embossments and even first-of-its-kind colour-changing creme. Like many of its other options, Stuf of Legends is free from animal-derived ingredients. The cookies are available to purchase now, for a limited time only.

Cinnaholic’s new cinnamon rolls combines brunch’s best flavours into one decadent treat. | Cinnaholic

Cinnaholic launches new vegan roll that tastes just like a mimosa

If you’re partial to a mimosa with brunch, you’ll probably love Cinnaholic’s latest vegan offering: a Mimosa Mocktail Roll. According to the popular chain, the new cinnamon roll is topped with mimosa frosting, fresh strawberries, and a citrusy drizzle. Are you drooling, or is it just us? The limited-edition roll will be available until the end of March.

Fly By Jing’s Hot Pot Bomb makes it easy to enjoy the comfort dish. | Fly By Jing 

Fly By Jing releases the first-ever “Hot Pot Bomb” and it’s vegan

Fly By Jing has made vegan hot pot easier than ever with its first-ever Hot Pot Bomb. Developed in collaboration with Logan Moffitt—better known as TikTok’s “Cucumber Guy”—the Hot Pot Bomb works much like stock. You simply drop the hot pot block into boiling water in a hot pot cooker, add ingredients like noodles, vegetables, and tofu, and within minutes, you’ve created an umami-rich, spicy hot pot.

“Hot pot is my comfort ritual. I love it because it’s deeply personal and completely customizable, with bold, exciting flavours that really wake up the senses. Creating the first-ever Hot Pot Bomb with Fly By Jing is our way of sharing that experience with you,” said Moffitt. “This mini Hot Pot Bomb is real innovation, taking a dish usually meant for big groups and making it easy, fast, and delicious for one person at home.”

Maya’s Cookies new Black History Month collection brings back fan-favourites from past collections. | Maya’s Cookies

Maya’s Cookies has unveiled its new Black History Month collection

Popular California bakery Maya’s Cookies, which has locations in San Diego and San Marcos, has revealed its Black History Month collection for 2026. This year’s limited-edition range, titled The Continuity of Culture, pays tribute to several of the vegan bakery’s past offerings.

The collection includes The MVP, which originally debuted as part of the 2024 Black History Month line-up and honours Earvin Magic Johnson. The cookie features brown sugar dough with chocolate chips, caramel chips, toasted pecans, shredded coconut, and caramelized vegan condensed milk. There’s also The Amanda Gorman, first introduced in 2021, made with raspberries soaked in lemon juice, white chocolate, and lemon zest, as well as The Chart Topper, which honours Patti LaBelle and features peach jam, peach pieces, and a cinnamon brown sugar crumble.

The new collection is available for a limited time and can be ordered nationwide.

Impossible Foods enters a new chapter following leadership change. | Impossible Foods

Impossible Foods’ CEO is stepping down

Impossible Foods CEO Peter McGuinness, who took over from founder Pat Brown four years ago, is stepping down.

During his tenure, McGuinness sought to give plant-based meat a new image by emphasizing nutrition over the climate benefits of vegan protein, which had previously been the company’s key focus. Following his departure, chief legal officer Jason Gao, chief demand officer Meredith Madden, and chief supply officer Robert Hass will take over leadership of the company.

“Impossible is primed to further strengthen its position in the marketplace as a respected food company built for long-term success,” Fedele Bauccio, a member of Impossible Foods’ board of directors, said in a statement. “We’re grateful for Peter’s impactful leadership as CEO, which helped establish Impossible as the strongest player in the category.”

Vegan wings are a tasty option for Super Bowl Sunday. | Danielle Brown

New study says more than 50 percent of Americans want plant-based wings for the Super Bowl

The Super Bowl is here, and for many people, that means eating a wings, and a lot of them. But according to a new poll by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), more than 50 percent of Americans would chow down on plant-based wings over chicken ones, if they were available. The poll also found that young adults were more likely to consider trying plant-based wings if they were on offer.

Are you among them? Check out some of our favorite vegan wings here. “Whether you are an armchair quarterback or in the end zone, choosing a plant-based diet is a win for good health,” says Stephanie McBurnett, RDN, a nutrition educator for PCRM.

https://vegnews.com/food-news-oreos-cinnamon-rolls-vegan-wings

America's Best Vegan Wings for Super Bowl LX

From peta.org

Just in time for kick-off at Super Bowl LX, PETA drafted its picks for the game-day hotspots serving up some of the nation’s best vegan wings—and is now sharing all the delicious details about the winners.

Where Football Fans Can Enjoy Bird-Free Wings During Super Bowl LX

No Fowl Plays at Life on Mars in Seahawks Territory

In the heart of Seattle, vegan cocktail bar Life on Mars serves up beer-battered cauliflower wings that score big on flavour without sacking any birds. With multiple sauce options, including buffalo, BBQ, mango habanero, or garlic-butter parmesan, this meal is perfect fuel for fans settling in for kick-off.

Eat No Birds While You Shout ‘Go Birds’ at Triangle Tavern in Philadelphia

Eagles fans can dry their tears from this year’s season while enjoying the savoury seitan wings at Triangle Tavern in Philadelphia, which come smothered with either buffalo or country sweet sauce.

Strong Hearts Delivers Big-League Vegan Wings Upstate

Bills fans can root against the Patriots while they chomp on the perfectly battered, crispy wings at Strong Hearts in Syracuse, New York. Served with celery sticks and a line-up of sauces ranging from buffalo to General Tso’s, these wings will keep you coming back for more.

Fifth House Puts Points on the Board With Sichuan Hot Honee Wings

At Fifth House in Omaha, fans can dig into Sichuan Hot Honee Wings. Balancing sweet and heat, these crispy vegan wings are a standout option for any Super Bowl spread.

Radical Rabbit Is a Go-To Stop for Titans Fans in Nashville

Deep-fried and sauced to perfection, Radical Rabbit’s Carolina Gold Fried Jackfruit delivers Southern flair to every bite with its tangy, mustard-based BBQ flavour.

Detroit Street Filling Station Brings Buffalo Heat to Lions Country

The Buffalo Cauliflower Wings at Detroit Street Filling Station are perfectly crisped, while the bold buffalo sauce and cooling dairy-free ranch work in harmony for a balanced heat and flavour.

Karelyn’s Vegan Serves Wingz That Can Handle Overtime in Orlando

Karelyn’s Vegan in Orlando serves up Florida Wingz, which are made from crispy, southern-fried oyster mushrooms. To prove their MVP status, these vegan wings can also be prepared gluten-free.

Everything’s Bigger in Texas—Including Bird-Free Flavor at Korny Vibes

Houston’s Korny Vibes serves Drumstick Wyngs, made on a sugarcane “bone” and served with vegan ranch. Both the buffalo and BBQ sauces deliver Texas-sized flavour, making this wing spot a touchdown.

Watercourse Foods Scores Big With Bird-Free Wings in Broncos Country

The Seitan Wings at Watercourse Foods in Denver are tossed in a delectable BBQ or perfectly spiced buffalo sauce that will have you cheering after every bite.

Piper Down Pub Scores a Touchdown With Its Bird-Free Wings 

The Spicy Tiger Wings at Piper Down Pub in Salt Lake City are made with seitan and served with carrots, celery, and vegan ranch. You’ll have to draft your top picks from a promising line-up of sauces like spicy buffalo, teriyaki, orange chicken, and agave sriracha.

https://www.peta.org/lifestyle/food/best-vegan-wings-super-bowl-2026/

Sales of Plant-Based Wings Grow as Americans Expected to Consume 160M Vegan Wings for Super Bowl

From vegconomist.com

A new report by Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) shows that an estimated ten million Americans will consume about 160 million plant-based wings during this year’s Super Bowl. In addition, brands like Blackbird Foods report soaring demand for new vegan wing products as the segment continues to undergo expansion and innovation.

“We barely had to promote the wings before people began flooding us with orders”

Every year, Americans consume an enormous amount of party foods, including pizza, nachos and dips, during football’s biggest night. Perhaps the most popular dish of all is chicken wings – about 1.4 billion wings are eaten annually during the game. 

But plant-based wings are steadily gaining ground as more Americans turn to a growing range of vegan wing options. 

To estimate vegan wings’ popularity, CIWF estimated that roughly 6% of the U.S. population consider themselves vegetarian or vegan, and roughly one-third (33.5%) of Americans have adopted a flexitarian or reduced-meat diet. Combined with data suggesting about 100 million Americans watch the Superbowl every year, the group reached a figure of 160 million vegan wings.

© Quorn Foods

Just like chicken

While many brands like Gardein, Quorn, Like Meat and Morningstar Farms offer meatless wings, the most impressive wing innovation is being driven by brands like Blackbird Foods. In 2022, the New York-based company launched its battered plant-based WINGS in Buffalo and Korean BBQ flavours. Made from wheat protein, the product is described as the ‘world’s first’ meatless wing product to offer the real taste, texture and size of actual chicken wings. 

After launching last fall, and Blackbird reports it saw a sharp increase in sales and social media attention. According to Abby Thain, Marketing Manager at Blackbird Foods, “We couldn’t keep up with the demand at first. We barely had to promote the wings before people began flooding us with orders and excited DMs.”

©Blackbird Foods

Months after launch, Blackbird says WINGS are still consistently its top-selling product category online. In addition, the brand’s sales of plant-based frozen pizza, wings, and seitan grew by over 100% in the last year.

“Compassionate alternatives”

Despite a recent slowdown in the plant-based category, Compassion in World Farming is optimistic about plant-based wings’ future prospects. “Super Bowl fans represent a cross-section of society and it may surprise some to know how many will be opting for delicious and compassionate alternatives to animal-sourced foods next Sunday,” said Ben Williamson, US Executive Director, Compassion in World Farming.

©Blackbird Foods

He added, “Plant-based alternatives to classic American foods are now available at grocery stores across the country, meaning that there’s never been a better time to substitute meat made from factory-farmed animals with meat made from plants—for a healthier, safer, and more equitable food system.”

https://vegconomist.com/studies-and-numbers/plant-based-wings-super-bowl/