Editor's Note

December is here again, and just like that,

another year is coming to an end. We are excited to be able to share the Winter Issue with you and hope that it brings you an opportunity to read and relax during a season that can often become busy and stressful. In this issue, we feature the winning essays from the VegVoyages Foundation Scholarship Essay contest and introduce you to two inspiring young vegan voices in animal activism. We also introduce you to vegan businesses that are bringing innovative products to the plant-based space: Better Balance Foods, a new-to-the-U.S. food brand bringing flavorful and nutritious plant-based alternatives to tables near you, and Kanira, a new line of whole grain breakfast biscuits that proudly bring South Asian spice-forward flavors to the better-for-you breakfast category. We then explore the world of grain-based beverages, a caffeine-free alternative to coffee that will keep you warm and toasty during these colder winter months without keeping you awake at night. Of course, an issue of VEGWORLD wouldn’t be complete without delicious recipes! Inside, you’ll find a selection of recipes perfect for enjoying with friends and family, like Sweet Potato Cranberry Pie (featured on the cover) and Vegan Party Fondue. Thank you for reading and supporting VEGWORLD Magazine this year, and we hope you enjoy the Winter Issue. With compassion,

Alora Middleton Hale

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