Trend cluster
Category

Vegan
Kit

Delivery services provide vegan meal kits for households.

Premium Alt ProteinsSeasonal Vegan Meal KitsGut Health Meal KitsPlant-Based Breakfast BurritosPlant-Based Holiday Boxes

Trend

What is the Vegan Kit trend?

Vegan Kit: As pandemic-related restrictions force people to order in rather than eat out, vegan meal kit delivery services are becoming increasingly popular. These meal kits offer curated meat-free options for vegans and health-conscious consumers.

Insight

The consumer insight behind the Vegan Kit trend

Veganism is becoming popular among consumers not just for ethical reasons, but because even people who aren't vegan view the lifestyle as healthier. Customers who consume vegan food, whether on-occasion or as a fixed part of their lifestyle, turn to brands that make it simple and accessible to eat without meat and animal byproducts.

Trend themes

Themes within the Vegan Kit trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Plant-Based Meal Kits

As many households prefer to order in rather than eat out, plant-based meal kit delivery services are being increasingly popular as they offer curated meat-free options.

02

Local Restaurant Meal Kits

As people miss the experience of dining out, many restaurants are now offering meal kits that allow people to recreate restaurant dishes at home.

03

Swapping Animal-Based for Plant-Based Protein

As consumers become more open to plant-based eating, meal kit companies are partnering with plant-based brands to offer alternatives to animal-based protein sources.

Industry implications

What the Vegan Kit trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Food Delivery Services

Food delivery services are experiencing high demand as people increasingly order in rather than eat out.

For

Plant-Based Food Industry

The plant-based food industry is growing rapidly as more consumers turn to plant-based products for ethical, environmental, and health reasons.

For

Meal Kit Delivery Services

Meal kit delivery services are becoming increasingly popular as they simplify meal planning and preparation for busy households.

Workshop question

How is your brand prioritizing accessibility in its offerings?

Trend signals

Trend signals for Vegan Kit

Trend score 3.7 out of 10, from popularity 47%, activity 40%, freshness 25%.

Popularity47%
Activity40%
Freshness25%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer
Market
North America

Evidence

Examples of the Vegan Kit trend

10 featured examples from Nov 6, 2019 to Jun 14, 2024
Premium Alt Proteins
CategoryLifestyle

Premium Alt Proteins

Abbot's Makes Plant-Rich Proteins Like Ground "Beef" & Fajita Chick'n

The food industry can explore disruptive innovations in product development by leveraging plant-rich proteins and clean ingredient formulations to meet the changing demands of hea…

Seasonal Vegan Meal Kits
CategoryLifestyle

Seasonal Vegan Meal Kits

Purple Carrot Introduces Simplified Vegan Meals

Seasonal and health-focused meal kits can revolutionize the meal delivery industry by tapping into personalized nutrition.

Gut Health Meal Kits
CategoryLifestyle

Gut Health Meal Kits

The Green Chef Gut & Brain Health Recipes Come in Three Options

The meal kit industry can leverage brain and gut health recipes along with personalized nutrition coaching to attract health-conscious consumers.

Plant-Based Breakfast Burritos
CategoryLifestyle

Plant-Based Breakfast Burritos

JUST Egg Breakfast Burritos Come in Two Flavor Options

The plant-based food industry can capitalize on the rising trend of breakfast foods by expanding product lines with innovative plant-based options.

Plant-Based Holiday Boxes
CategoryLifestyle

Plant-Based Holiday Boxes

Purple Carrot Debuted its Thanksgiving Box Menu Ahead of the Holiday

Meal kit delivery services can create tailored solutions for consumers looking for plant-based and holiday-specific meal options.

Plant-Based Thanksgiving Meal Boxes
CategoryLifestyle

Plant-Based Thanksgiving Meal Boxes

Purple Carrot's Vegan Thanksgiving Kit Has Five Festive Dishes

Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Provide plant-based meal delivery services tailored for special occasions like Thanksgiving.

Meatless Alternative Meal Kits
CategoryLifestyle

Meatless Alternative Meal Kits

Home Chef and Impossible Foods Support Plant Protein Swaps

Meal kit delivery industry adapting to growing plant-based eating trends.

Veggie-Filled Meal Kits
CategoryLifestyle

Veggie-Filled Meal Kits

Ready Pac Bistro Meal Kits Come in Three Delicious Flavors

The meal kit delivery industry can capitalize on the growing demand for convenient and plant-based meal options by offering plant-based and flavorful meal kits that cater to the o…

Snackable Savory Pancake Kits
CategoryLifestyle

Snackable Savory Pancake Kits

Squeaky Bean's Hoisin Duck Style Pancakes Meal Kit is Snack-Sized

The plant-based food sector is ripe for disruptive opportunities to meet the evolving tastes and preferences of consumers searching for diverse, meat-free options.

Plant-Based Discovery Boxes
CategoryLifestyle

Plant-Based Discovery Boxes

The Pizza Plant Curated a Box of Vegan Meals from Local Businesses

Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a specialized meal kit delivery service that focuses on plant-based meals.