# Vegan Grocery Stores The Orchard Grocer is a Fully Vegan Shop in NYC By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-03-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-shop References: [clearlyveg](http://www.clearlyveg.com/blog/2017/03/14/grand-opening-all-vegan-orchard-grocer-saturday) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/orchardgrocernyc/photos/a.641059396057446.1073741827.641047289391990/741353489361369/?type=3&theater) '[Orchard Grocer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bear-fight-orchard-vine)' is the name of an all-new vegan shop in NYC that is devoted to sharing goods with a healthy, ethical focus. The shop only carries [vegan items, including baked goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-happy-pear-food-products), drinks, sandwiches and other deli items. Other considerations include that there is no palm oil involved as an ingredient, and the store is also friendly to those who are intolerant to gluten. While there is often a small natural foods or vegan section in some grocery stores, Orchard Grocer provides an entire retail environment for consumers who are passionate about the vegan lifestyle. A rise in [plant-based eating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggify) has created a high demand for dedicated vegan businesses, including everything from ice cream trucks and convenience stores to clothing shops with a focus on cruelty-free goods. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Rise of Plant-based Eating:** The increasing popularity of plant-based diets creates opportunities for businesses to cater to the demand for vegan products and services. - **Dedicated Vegan Businesses:** The emergence of vegan-focused businesses, such as vegan grocery stores and cruelty-free clothing shops, reflects the growing market for ethical and sustainable goods. - **Gluten-free Vegan Products:** The demand for gluten-free vegan options presents an opportunity for businesses to cater to consumers who have dietary restrictions and prefer plant-based alternatives. ### Who This Affects Most - **Vegan Grocery Stores:** The rise in veganism and plant-based diets fuels the potential for vegan grocery stores to provide a dedicated retail environment for consumers seeking vegan products. - **Cruelty-free Clothing Shops:** The increasing focus on cruelty-free goods creates disruptive innovation opportunities for clothing shops that exclusively offer vegan and ethical fashion. - **Gluten-free Food Industry:** The intersection of the gluten-free and vegan markets presents opportunities for businesses to develop and market gluten-free vegan products to cater to dietary preferences and restrictions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pioneering Plant-Based Supermarkets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-supermarket.md) - [Grocer-Launched Vegan Skincare Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-skincare-products.md) - [Expansive Online Vegan Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-marketplace.md) - [Plant-Based Grocery Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-grocery-collection.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Frozen Dessert Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-range.md) - [Delicious Vegan Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delicious-vegan-snacks.md) - [Welcoming Plant-Based Butcheries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/like-meat-but-better.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Grocer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veganuary-offers.md) - [Plant-Based Sub Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-sub-shop.md)