Best Vegan Options at Expo West (2026)

Last week, I attended one of the largest natural product and food expos in the world, Expo West in Anaheim!

Expo West isn’t just about sampling the latest and greatest products though. There were many educational panels from leading experts around the globe and even some celebrity speakers. 

I also noticed some interesting trends like sour date candies! 

As a vegan coach, I want to make sure you know the best options out there so you can enjoy nourishing food and help curb food waste. A few of these may not be available here in the U.S. yet, as companies are looking for distribution opportunities. Hopefully we'll see them soon!

I tried many great plant-based options at expo, but here are my top picks:

Best Milk - Jenny's Tofu Organic Soymilk

Best Ice Cream - Green Girl Bakeshop

Best Yogurt - Coco June

Best Chips - Little Latke Potato Crisps

Best Chocolate - Mr. Beans Chocolate Spread

Best Cracker - Back to Nature

Best Pretzel - Jo Jo's

Best Popcorn - Skinny Pop

Best Coffee Drink - Equator Oat Milk Cold Brew

Best Juice - Natalie's

Best Creamer - Forager Cinnamon Vanilla - special shoutout to Planet Oat for their limited edition Emily in Paris Raspberry creamer! 

Best Barista Blend Creamer - OraSi Barista Hazelnut Milk - also love Califia Farms and Minor Figures

Best Dessert - Vegan Taiyaki 

Best Protein - Better Balance Chorizo

Best Protein Bar - Truvani

Best Protein Powder - Truvani - special shoutout to Elmhurst for their new protein drink!

Best Cheese - Plant Ahead

Best Fruit Snack - Solely

Most Unique Product - Chiaviar - plant-based caviar (by Avafina Organics)

Best Dip - Fabalish

Best Eggs - Eat Just

Best Frozen Product - Shire's Naturals Ravioli

Best Frozen Protein - Hey Hunger! Tikka Veggie Patties

Best Non-alcoholic Drink - Tost