Vegan Food

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Berkeley's plant-based food culture and the science behind eating more plants: markets, groceries, cuisines to explore and what research says about food and the climate.

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A plate of falafel with hummus, tomatoes, cucumber and lettuce

Vegan Food in Berkeley: Where Plant-Based Eating Lives

October 3, 2026 · Vegan Food

Berkeley has been a capital of vegetarian and vegan eating for decades. A guide to the city's plant-based food culture: markets, grocery shopping, cuisines to explore and tips for eating out.

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Colourful heirloom tomatoes at a market stall in the San Francisco Ferry Building

Plant-Based Food and the Climate: What the Research Says

August 29, 2026 · Vegan Food

Why food systems matter for the climate, how plant-based diets compare with meat and dairy on emissions, land and water, and practical, balanced ways to eat more plants without strict rules.

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