The Rise of Veganism in the US
Writer Name:
Jen Flatt Osborn
Vegan Concerns
59% of vegans are concerned about the environment.
59% of vegans are concerned about the environment.
Vegan Food Trends
Top Vegan Food Trends in the USA in 2022.
Top Vegan Food Trends in the USA in 2022.
Vegan for Taste
52% of people are vegans because of taste preferences.
52% of people are vegans because of taste preferences.
Plant-Based Meat Sales
US retail sales of plant-based meat are $1.4 billion. In 2020, sales grew by 75%.
US retail sales of plant-based meat are $1.4 billion. In 2020, sales grew by 75%.
Vegan Demographics
6% of the US population is vegan. Most vegans are females under the age of 35.
6% of the US population is vegan. Most vegans are females under the age of 35.
Vegan Age Stats
The mean age for turning vegan in the US is 24.1.
The mean age for turning vegan in the US is 24.1.
Vegan Restaurants
In 2020, there were 1,474 vegan restaurants in the US.
In 2020, there were 1,474 vegan restaurants in the US.
Vegan Growth
In 2021, plant-based food sales increased at a rate of more than double.
In 2021, plant-based food sales increased at a rate of more than double.
Vegan Motives
Animal protection is the major motive behind 68% of vegans in the US.
Animal protection is the major motive behind 68% of vegans in the US.
Vegan Online Trends
In 2021, 'plant-based protein' online searches rose by 22% in the US
In 2021, 'plant-based protein' online searches rose by 22% in the US
Vegan Age Breakdown
Between the age of 25-34, 44% of US vegans fall in this bracket.
Between the age of 25-34, 44% of US vegans fall in this bracket.
Vegan Environmental Impact
91% of the Amazon Rainforest’s destruction is linked to animal agriculture.
91% of the Amazon Rainforest’s destruction is linked to animal agriculture.
Vegan Future
By 2026, the plant-based meat market is expected to grow at a rate of 18.9%.
By 2026, the plant-based meat market is expected to grow at a rate of 18.9%.
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