A little-known tropical fruit is showing up as a meat substitute on Maine menus

It's called jackfruit, and "little known" is about to change.

Seven vegan cookbooks well-suited for summer reading

This year, vegan 'meats' are a big trend.

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Vegan ice cream is trending nationally, and in Maine, too

Some ice cream makers specialize in it. Others add vegan lines to their dairy-based businesses.

Vegan ice cream is trending nationally, and in Maine, too

Some ice cream makers specialize in it. Others add vegan lines to their dairy-based businesses.

Ever heard of veganic farming? Neither had we

But it may be the next big thing in farming.

Maine vegans, you are never alone

An active community of Maine vegans on Facebook can tempt you with photos of mouthwatering vegan meals and tell you where to buy jackfruit.

The lineup of speakers at this year’s Maine Veg Fest are voting for compassion – for both people (‘human animals’) and ‘nonhuman animals’

And hungry festivalgoers will find plenty of vegan food.

Customers want vegan food, and national restaurants are responding

Even burger chains are adding meatless burgers to their menus.

More vegan meats are heading for a hungry public

Maine Burger Company is the state's fourth veggie burger business and sells patties made from chickpeas, beets and red potatoes.