Ahoy there fellow vegans!
We know that veganism is not just another fad, but a philosophy and a way of living that have been in existence for many years grounded on ethics and we believe it is the future.
It’s apparent that the wider world has started to recognize this undeniable fact. Furthermore, the notion that veganism is a sacrifice that animal lovers make is also fast losing credibility.
It is becoming increasingly clear with research into climate change and global warming that veganism is one of the most sustainable choices moving forward.
When you see traditional dairy-based brands like Baskin Robbins start rolling out vegan options, you know for sure that veganism has gone mainstream.
In addition, we are also seeing a significant amount of venture capital investments into vegan brands that are emerging across the United States and the world.
Let us now dive into this neat list of great plant-based vegan brands that are revolutionizing food as we know it.
Vegan Meat Brands
Livestock (except birds) account for 62% of the mammal biomass on planet Earth. Add another 34% of the human population and you only have a meager 4% of wild mammals [1].
To give you another perspective, each year approximately 80 billion land animals are slaughtered [2]. These staggering statistics drive home the scale of the global meat and dairy industry. The sad fact is that these billions of farm animals are raised solely for the purpose of slaughter.
Thankfully the following vegan meat brands are making significant dents into this inhumane industry.
Beyond Meat
Beyond Meat’s line of meat-free plant-based sausages, ground beef and even steak have been a massive hit over the last few years.
Their bloody Beyond Burger gained massive praise and they’ve followed it up with an even more awesome vegan product through their Beyond Steak line. Do follow their Instagram page for regular updates about their amazing new products!
MorningStar Farms
MorningStar Farms from Kellogg’s was originally vegetarian but thanks to the efforts of PETA, MorningStar Farms has successfully converted all their products to be 100% vegan!
Their line of bacon and sausages are certain things to excite any vegan. The bacon strips are easy to cook and make for a wonderfully traditional American breakfast!
Tofurky
Thanksgiving dinners are often a vegan’s nightmare because tradition dictates that a poor turkey be slaughtered for our celebration. However, thanks to Tofurky’s 100% vegan turkey alternative, we can celebrate the holidays without harming any of these innocent birds. Isn’t that the best way to celebrate Thanksgiving?
BOCA
BOCA offers great vegan fast foods, including a vegan All-American Burger and Chik’n nuggets.
For more vegan plant-based meat substitutes click here
Dairy-free Vegan Milk Brands
Dairy milk is not only derived from an abusive industry, but there doesn’t seem to be a necessity for human consumption. It is estimated that nearly 65% of the world’s population is lactose intolerant [3].
Non-dairy vegan milk brands continue to develop flavourful & economical products each day, appealing to the masses while increasing its market share.
Let us now take a look at a few wonderful vegan plant-based milk brands.
Ripple Foods
Ripple’s line of dairy-free milk is derived from nuts and peas, thus providing a healthy source of proteins for everyone. In addition to regular flavors, they even have milk for kids with enriched nutrients for growth.
Notco
Notco is a Chilean company that is reinventing our favorite foods. Their Not Milk vegan milk is made from a combination of peas, pineapple, and surprisingly, cabbage!
You would expect a weird taste from this combination of ingredients, but boy are you in for a delicious surprise when you sip this wonderful concoction. A must-have in any kitchen!
Edensoy
Edensoy from Eden Foods is a line of soymilk that is perfect for daily use and consumption. The unsweetened Edensoy milk is a great option for baking cakes and cookies, while their fortified soymilk is excellent for kids to help with their growth.
For more vegan plant-based milk click here
Non-dairy Vegan Cheese Brands
Cheese is one of the most common ingredients in American cuisine. A great dairy-free alternative is thus a wonderful innovation that disrupts this traditionally dairy-based industry.
Vevan
Vevan’s cheese shreds are ready to cook and insanely delicious. The best part about Vevan’s vegan cheese is the melt quality. After all, melting gooey cheese is one of those things that make any pizza or burger irresistible.
Don’t forget to try their P’jack-Shred! Trust me, you won’t regret it.
Violife
Violife’s line of cheese slices, shreds, and cream cheese are the perfect alternatives to any cheese cravings and recipe requirements that you may have in your kitchen. In addition, their ‘Just like Parmesan’ is enriched with vitamin B12, a vital necessity for all vegans.
For more vegan plant-based cheese click here
Vegan Ice Cream Brands
Yes, vegan ice creams are finally here and they are absolutely fabulous. Made from a variety of plant milk, these brands are giving the world their favorite treats cruelty-free.
JD’s Vegan
Jermain Dupri, the rapper has come out with his own line of amazing JD’s Vegan ice cream that is taking the country by storm. With all the favorite American flavors including key lemon pie, JD’s is a treat for the soul!
Oatly
Oatly is a vegan milk brand and their line of oat milk-based ice creams are well made and tasty. They come in 7 creamy flavors including, you guessed it, oat!
O’My Gelato
O’My Gelato is a vegan gelato brand that delivers across the US and Australia. Their line includes the incredibly innovative cake batter flavor which is a must-try. Oh, and it’s a women-owned brand too!
For more vegan plant-based ice cream brands click here
Vegan Egg Brands
Scrambled eggs and omelets have become a staple of any breakfast the world over. Eggs are also a key ingredient in baking which makes vegan eggs a godsend for us vegans and everyone in general.
Let us take a look at the vegan egg brands that are revolutionizing this industry.
Just Egg
Just Egg is a super innovative product that is the result of years of food research and development. Their egg replacer is ready to use for any menu. Just use it as you would use any egg and you are all set!
Vegg
Vegg is another super innovative company that has come up with the world’s first vegan egg yolk. It looks and tastes just like egg yolk which would be a pleasant surprise for many.
They also have other vegan egg alternatives including vegan egg scramble, cake mix, and baking mix.
Well, that brings us to the end of this list of wonderful vegan brands that are revolutionizing the food industry.
If you are someone pondering about turning vegan, check out these 6 convincing reasons why you must go vegan. For friends from India do check out my comprehensive Indian vegan brands guide.
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References:
[1] https://ourworldindata.org/wild-mammals-birds-biomass
[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal_slaughter#cite_note-FAOSTAT-1
[3] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532285/
Image credit: “Beyond Meat – Beyond Plant-Based Vegan Sausage” by Tony Webster (licensed under CC BY 2.0).