# Vegan Restaurant Aggregators Happy Cow Helps Users Find Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants Anywhere By Joey Haar | Published 2017-10-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-cow References: [forbes](https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelpellmanrowland/2017/08/14/sustainable-food-apps/#3e2dff5b5881) & [happycow.net](https://www.happycow.net/) Considering the impact that the global food industry has on the environment as a whole, services like 'Happy Cow' help concerned consumers to eat responsibly wherever they are. The [restaurant aggregator](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feastro) has a global scale, so it can offer potential recommendations to users anywhere in the world, but what separates it from apps and service with similar functions is its focus: Happy Cow exclusively hosts [vegan and vegetarian restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joy-burgers-and-plants). Beyond restaurant aggregation, Happy Cow aims to be a [community platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dineit) for vegan and vegetarian people around the world. The site allows users to submit publicly visible reviews for any of the restaurants hosted on it, and it also includes a vertical for various "veg topics" like travel, health, going vegan, and even a 'Veg IQ Test' to help people bone up on their veggie knowledge. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Plant-based Restaurant Aggregators:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a restaurant aggregator app specifically for plant-based and vegan restaurants, catering to the growing demand for meat-free dining options. - **Global Vegan Community Platforms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a social platform that connects vegan and vegetarian individuals worldwide, allowing them to share experiences, find recommendations, and build a supportive community. - **Specialized Veggie-related Content Platforms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Launch an online platform focused on veggie-related topics such as travel, health, vegan lifestyle, and education, providing valuable resources and information for individuals interested in a plant-based diet. ### Where This Applies - **Restaurant Aggregation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced AI-powered restaurant aggregation platforms with niche focus, catering to specific dietary preferences like vegan or vegetarian options worldwide. - **Social Networking:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a niche social networking platform for vegans and vegetarians, enabling them to connect, share their experiences, and support each other on their plant-based journey. - **Online Media and Content:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build specialized online platforms or channels dedicated to providing veggie-related content, educating and inspiring individuals interested in adopting a plant-based lifestyle. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compassionate Travel Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegius.md) - [Digital Plant-Based Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggify.md) - [Vegan Food Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegcheck.md) - [Economically Focused Vegan Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-platform.md) - [Elevated Vegan Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/community-resto.md) - [Vegan Career Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workveg.md) - [Cruelty-Free Grocery Catalogues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethical-food-products.md) - [Vegan Meal Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-recipe-generator.md) - [Vegetarian-Only Delivery Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-veg-mode.md)