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Among the many vegan food options, the popularity of vegan cookies is quietly growing, with the market expected to reach nearly $1 billion by 2033. by NICOLE AXWORTHY AUGUST 15, 2023 In a rapidly evolving food landscape, plant-based alternatives to meat and milk are on nearly everyone’s radar. But among all the sectors of the plant-based food market, the vegan cookies market is quietly experiencing significant growth, poised to be worth $885.3 million by 2033, according to a recent report from market research firm Fact.MR. As consumer preferences continue to shift towards plant-based options, the report underscores the rising demand for...

By DeAnna Taylor  | August 7, 2023 In a continued effort to celebrate Black Business Month, we want to give a shoutout to some of the Black-owned food brands we're loving right now. For many of these entrepreneurs, they saw a void in the market and took the initiative to do something about it. While we haven't spoken to each of them individually, we're pretty certain that it took a lot of prayer, patience and perseverance to get their businesses up and running. As we stick to our own motto of moving Black forward, EBONY has rounded up this list in hopes that you'll take...

The Amanda Gorman, The Uncle Nearest, and The Chart-Topper cookies release May 30. ALLISON VAN TILBORGH / May 30, 2023 Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth and make a difference this Juneteenth! Maya Madsen, CEO and founder of Maya’s Cookies, is unleashing a stellar three-cookie collection that not only celebrates Black history but also paves the way for Black women in STEM. Maya’s Cookies Rolls Out Black History Collection for Juneteeth Maya’s Cookies—the much-loved, Black-owned vegan cookie company—is pulling out all the stops for Juneteenth. The brand will bring back mouthwatering flavors from previous Black History Collections, creating the ultimate all-star cookie lineup. This...

By Evan Bail Published on Craft to Crumb May 29, 2023 SAN DIEGO, CA — In celebration of Juneteenth, Maya Madsen, founder and CEO of Maya’s Cookies, has created a cookie collection to encourage and build pathways for Black women in STEM. “For the past three years, our Black History-inspired cookies have really resonated with people and I’m thrilled to be able to bring back some of the fan-favorites to celebrate Juneteenth,” she said. The Black-owned vegan cookie company is combining fan-favorite flavors from past years’ Black History Collections to create an all-star cookie lineup honoring Black icons and changemakers such as...