# Vegan Machine Brands launch kitchen appliances to make plant-based milk alternatives at home. By [Grace Mahas](https://www.trendhunter.com/Grace.Mahas), VP of Content & Insights | Published Apr 1, 2021 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/vegan-milk-machine ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.6/10 - Evidence articles: 8 ## What is the Vegan Machine trend? **Vegan Machine:** Brands are launching kitchen appliances that create fresh plant-based milk alternatives from oats, almonds, and other bases. These machines produce less packaging and waste and create vegan alternatives without the addition of fillers, gums, and stabilizers. ## The consumer insight behind the Vegan Machine trend Following a plant-based lifestyle has become increasingly popular as information spreads on the health, ethical, and environmental benefits of following a vegan diet. In response to this growing community, consumers are demanding more convenient ways to follow this lifestyle that seamlessly integrates into their daily regime, flocking to brands that provide accessible solutions. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 8 featured examples - Articles from: Jul 10, 2019 to Jan 26, 2023 - Published: Apr 1, 2021 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Vegan Machine trend ### Growing Demand for Plant-based Lifestyle Consumers are demanding more convenient ways to follow a plant-based lifestyle that seamlessly integrates into their daily regime. ### Convenience is Key Consumers are seeking more convenient and cost-effective ways to create plant-based milk alternatives from home. ### Sustainability and Waste Reduction Brands are launching kitchen appliances that create fresh plant-based milk alternatives from oats, almonds, and other bases to produce less packaging and waste. ## What the Vegan Machine trend means for industry ### For Appliances Appliances that create fresh plant-based milk alternatives from oats, almonds, and other bases are growing in popularity, providing disruptive innovation opportunities. ### For Food and Beverage Demand for plant-based lifestyles and cost-effective ways to create plant-based milk alternatives from home are disrupting the food and beverage industry. ### For Sustainability The trend towards sustainability and waste reduction is disrupting the way we think about packaging and food waste and provides disruptive innovation opportunities. ## Workshop question How can your brand offer convenient solutions for consumers following specific diets? ## Trend signals for Vegan Machine Trend score 5.6 out of 10, from popularity 73%, activity 84%, freshness 11%. - Popularity: 73% - Activity: 84% - Freshness: 11% ## Examples of the Vegan Machine trend 8 featured examples from Jul 10, 2019 to Jan 26, 2023. - [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. - [Single-Serving Nut Milk Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatic-nut-milk-maker): The NUTR Automatic Nut Milk Maker is Compact (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: invest in R&D to create next-gen nut milk makers that bring innovation, convenience, and versatility to the kitchen. - [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 - [Plant-Based Milk Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/numilk): Numilk Creates Fresh Milk Alternatives from Oats, Nuts and More (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Grocery retailers can leverage the growing demand for sustainable and plant-based products by incorporating Numilk kiosks and machines in stores. - [Multifunctional Nut Milk Blenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wantjoin-1000w-nut-milk-maker): The WantJoin 1000W Nut Milk Maker Has 10 Speed Settings (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The kitchen appliance industry has an opportunity to tap into the growing demand for dairy alternative drinks and offer multifunctional nut milk makers with innovative features. - [Plant-Based Milk Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nut-milk-maker): The VEGAPUNK Nut Milk Maker Has a Built-in Delay Timer (Category: Tech) Implication: The Kitchen Appliance industry can benefit from the rise in popularity of plant-based milks by investing in the development and production of nut milk makers. ## Recent trend clusters - [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) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)