After more than 1.3 million votes were cast in this year’s survey of the best vegan products, people, and places, one thing’s for sure: we’re living in a golden age of plant-based abundance. From veteran brands reclaiming their crowns (we see you, Earth Balance!) to vegan newcomers rising to the top (all hail Lizzo!), join us as we celebrate your chosen winners and toast to an even more incredible vegan year to come.
• Best Burger
BEYOND MEAT
A pioneer of the 21st century’s meat alternative movement, the Beyond Burger has been making leaps and bounds into the mainstream since 2016, and VegNews readers are still obsessed.
Runners Up: Impossible Foods, Dr. Praeger’s
• Best Chicken
GARDEIN
It seems like everyone is trying to get into the vegan chicken game. But with 15 different plant-based offerings—from nuggets to fillets to Nashville hot tenders—Gardein is already winning.
Runners Up: Impossible Foods, Daring Foods
• Best Bacon
SWEET EARTH
Whether stacked in sandwiches, served with flapjacks, or stuffed into breakfast burritos, these smoky, hickory seitan strips remain VegNews readers’ go-to bacon.
Runners Up: Lightlife Foods, Hooray Foods
• Best Jerky
BEYOND MEAT
Beyond launched its foray into jerky just last year, but this chewy pea-and-mung bean-based snack in flavors such as Hot & Spicy and Teriyaki has already become a fan favorite.
Louisville Vegan Jerky
