You’ve probably noticed that veganism is trending. Consumers have begun to notice and so have corporations. As a result, several new vegan food products have recently launched. Here are the top vegan food trends of 2020.
Meatless Meat
The innovation of plant-based meat is bigger than ever. From the release of Impossible and Beyond Meat vegan burgers to Nuggs 2.0, 2020 has been the year of meatless meat!
Vegan Fast Food
The explosion of innovative plant-based meat alternatives has been showing up at tons of fast food chains and restaurants all over the world. Hence, we’ve seen an influx of plant-based options being added to menus by the shipload in restaurants like Burger King, KFC, Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks and more. Experiment or new reality???
Vegan Eggs
There hasn’t been a bigger revolution in eggs since the launch of Just Egg. Just Egg, the vegan version of eggs has literally revolutionized the egg market. Vegans and non-vegans alike have warmly embraced this scrumptious egg alternative. On sausage patties or omlette style, Just Egg is definitely changing the game.
Vegan Cheese Varieties
There are so many amazing vegan cheese varieties currently on the market that its getting hard to choose. Vegan cheese has highlighted the limitless boundaries of where plant-based food can go. Now there’s a vegan cheese option to fit any craving. Plant-based versions of American, cheddar, gouda, feta, spreadable cheeses and more are now right at your finger tips. Even chains like Domino’s and Pizza Hut have begun adding vegan cheese to their menu.
Dairy-Free Milks
Plant-based milk is another alternative that knows no bounds. No longer do we only have the option of soy and almond milk. Aside from a plethora of endless nut options, oat milk has taken center stage in 2020. This has expanded into plant-based offerings at Starbucks allowing vegans to enjoy the delicious foamed beverages that everyone else adores.
Ice Cream Innovations
From Baskin Robbins and Ben and Jerry’s to the expansion of So Delicious ice crea flavor offerings, dairy free ice cream has skyrocketed. We can now enjoy ice cream whereever we want. Whether its at home for a Netflix and Chill night or on the go for a quick scoop, we can all enjoy the creamy goodness of dairy free ice cream.
Cauliflower Dishes
Cauliflower has certainly gained center stage in 2020. We’ve seen the innovation of cauliflower expand to so many dishes. Whether it’s a plate of savory, succulent buffalo wings or a fluffy, delicious rice dish, cauliflower is now assuming many faces.
Foam Beverages
From Starbuck’s introduction of Oatly milk to the Coconutmilk Latte, foam beverages are now on the table for vegans. Specifically, oat milk froths like cow’s milk and has therefore won over consumers and baristas alike!
Vegan Jerky
In 2020 plant based jerky has known no bounds. We’ve seen the likes of shiitake mushroom, coconut, eggplant, jackfruit and seitan offer us the most delicious jerky options. There’s never been a better time for some vegan jerky!
Have you tried any of these top vegan food trends of 2020?
