EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 34 MIN
The Dirt On Expo West
from Vegan Hacks · host Jason Kartalian
At Expo West I expected a plant-forward food show… but what I found instead raised a lot of questions.In this episode of the Vegan Hacks Podcast, I break down the surprising presence of meat products and even beef tallow at what used to feel like a very vegan-friendly event.I also sit down with some incredible founders pushing plant-based innovation forward:• Liz Kang, Founder and Co-CEO of Mamame, creating bold tempeh chips • Madelyn Hadley, Founder of Madly Hadley, crafting clean-label vegan staples like coconut bacon bits and cashew parmesan • Jeremy from Steak ’n Shake, who explains the company’s controversial move to cook with beef tallowIt’s a fascinating mix of food innovation, industry reality, and the big question:Where is the plant-based movement heading next?Send us Fan Mail
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At Expo West I expected a plant-forward food show… but what I found instead raised a lot of questions. In this episode of the Vegan Hacks Podcast, I break down the surprising presence of meat products and even beef tallow at what used to feel like a very vegan-friendly event. I also sit down with some incredible founders pushing plant-based innovation forward: • Liz Kang, Founder and Co-CEO of Mamame, creating bold tempeh chips • Madelyn Hadley, Founder of Madly Hadley, crafting clean-label ...
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