# Vegan Maker The popularity of vegan lifestyles are inspiring a new line of kitchen appliances. By [Kalin Ned](https://www.trendhunter.com/knedelch), Research Writer | Published Feb 1, 2021 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/vegan-maker ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.0/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Vegan Maker trend? **Vegan Maker:** Companies are launching kitchen products that enable consumers to enjoy home-made, vegan foods and beverages. With a focus on plant-based diets, these appliances can revolutionize the experience of dairy-free products through DIY. ## The consumer insight behind the Vegan Maker trend Contemporary consumers—especially Millennials and Gen Z—are turning to plant-based lifestyles, either with a motivation to be healthier or with the aim to take a stance against animal cruelty and be more sustainable in their choices. The growth of plant-based communities necessities the increase of expectations for vegan products across industries, spanning both food and beverage, as well as home appliances. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Jul 10, 2019 to May 22, 2021 - Published: Feb 1, 2021 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Vegan Maker trend ### Growing Demand for Plant-Based Lifestyles The trend towards plant-based lifestyles is inspiring companies to launch vegan kitchen appliance lines, and it requires industries across food, beverage, and home appliances to meet the increased expectations of the plant-based community. ### DIY Vegan Products Convenience is key, and the market for DIY vegan products (such as DIY dairy-free milk makers) is growing, creating opportunities for innovation in the food and beverage industry and for creating affordable, easy-to-use vegan appliances. ### Increased Awareness of Animal Cruelty and Sustainability Contemporary consumers are making choices based on ethical, sustainable lifestyles and impacting industries by supporting vegan products in an effort to take a stance against animal cruelty and promote sustainability. ## What the Vegan Maker trend means for industry ### For Plant-Based Food and Beverage Industry Plant-based food and beverage companies should develop vegan appliance lines, emphasizing the market for DIY vegan products and investing in the development of sustainable, cost-effective methods of production. ### For Home Appliance Industry Home appliance companies can implement new technologies that work with plant-based recipes for vegan milk appliances and create user-friendly interfaces for convenient DIY vegan product making at home. ### For Crowdfunding Platforms Crowdfunding platforms can support companies like Milky Plant that are introducing new, innovative, and sustainable products that meet the demands of contemporary consumers, such as a machine that makes single-ingredient plant milks in minutes. ## Workshop question How can your brand better market its products to the plant-based community? ## Trend signals for Vegan Maker Trend score 5.0 out of 10, from popularity 63%, activity 76%, freshness 10%. - Popularity: 63% - Activity: 76% - Freshness: 10% ## Examples of the Vegan Maker trend 5 featured examples from Jul 10, 2019 to May 22, 2021. - [DIY Dairy-Free Milk Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-maker): The Lékué Nut And Grain Milk Maker Allows for Customization (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce new dairy alternative milk products and milk makers to cater to the growing demand for plant-based and vegan diets. - [Plant-Based Milk Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefwave-milkmade): The ChefWave Milkmade Has Six Programs for Making Dairy-Free Milks (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The home appliance industry has the opportunity to expand its product line and create more kitchen devices geared towards making at-home cooking easier and more efficient. - [Vegan Milk Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-machine): The Vegan Revolution Milk Machine Creates Drinks from a Range of Sources (Category: Tech) Implication: Companies within the kitchen appliance industry have an opportunity to capitalize on the rising popularity of plant-based milk by creating and marketing appliances like the Vegan… - [Speedy Vegan Milk Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chufamix-vegan-milker-premium): The Chufamix VEGAN MILKER Premium is Easy to Use (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The VEGAN MILKER presents a disruptive innovation opportunity by challenging the traditional methods of producing, packaging, and purchasing plant-based milk - [Vegan Soft Serve Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-serve-machine): The Bliss Maker Works with Coconut Milk-Based Soft Serve Mixes (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Companies in this industry can experiment with plant-based ingredients and create new portable dessert machines. ## Recent trend clusters - [Oven Aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/decorative-casserole-dishes) (Art & Design) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Art & Design - [Park-Model Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-model-tiny-homes) - [Handmade Craft Tradeshow Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ny-now-handmade-division) - [Recycled Neon Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encore-encore) - [Electrically Powered Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seat) All articles: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)