The number of people choosing a vegan diet, either for health or environmental reasons, has increased substantially across the globe. According to analysts at Technavio, the global packaged vegan foods market is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 11% by 2020. The market is very much driven by consumer preferences, therefore vendors have to be able to constantly adapt. They also have to place special emphasis on taste in order to attract and retain consumers, as vegan foods can often be viewed as undesirable or bland.
In this blog, we present some of the top vendors in the global packaged vegan foods market, as identified by Technavio’s analysts.
Amy’s Kitchen
Amy’s Kitchen is a family-owned company that manufactures organic and non-GMO convenience and frozen foods. Founded in 1987, all of Amy’s 250+ products are vegetarian and made with organic ingredients. The company also offers over 130 gluten-free products.
Beyond Meat
Beyond Meat is a Los Angeles-based producer of 100% plant-based meat substitutes. Beyond Meat’s products became available nationwide at Whole Foods Markets in 2013. Its product line includes burgers, single-serve meals, chicken stips, and beef crumbles.
Plamil Foods
Plamil Foods Ltd is a British manufacturer of vegan food products. Founded in 1965, the company sells soy milk, horchata, egg-free mayonnaise, chocolate and carob bars. Plamil became the first company in the UK to make soy milk widely available. Plamil is also well known for its dairy free, no added sugar, and organic options.
Tofutti Brands
Tofutti Brands Inc. is engaged in the development, production and marketing of non-dairy frozen desserts and other food products, all of which are soy-based and contain no butterfat, cholesterol or lactose. The company is especially well known for its range of ice creams and its vegan sour cream and cream cheese alternatives.
WhiteWave Foods
The WhiteWave Foods Company is an American consumer packaged food and beverage company that manufactures, markets, distributes, and sells branded plant-based foods and beverages, coffee creamers and beverages, premium dairy products and organic produce throughout North America and Europe. WhiteWave was acquired by Danone foods in July 2016.
Annie’s Homegrown
Annie’s Homegrown is a California-based producer of natural and organic pastas, meals and snacks owned by General Mills. The company is most well-known for its incredibly popular macaroni and cheese products and its certified organic frozen pizzas.
Dr. McDougall’s Right Foods
Dr. McDougall’s Right Foods is a California-based, family-owned company offering a variety of soups, breakfast cereals, and instant meals. Dr. McDougall’s has expanded its product selection to include over 50 delicious, nutritious and convenient meals. Today, Dr. McDougall’s Right Foods® is the nation’s leading natural meal cup brand.
Edward & Sons
Edward & Sons Trading Company, Inc. produces and distributes packaged food. It offers instant soups, rice snacks, organic salads, pasta sauces, candies, fruits, and herbs. The company was founded in 1978 and is based in California.
Galaxy Nutritional Foods
Galaxy Nutritional Foods, Inc. produces plant-based vegan products. The company’s product line includes lactose, gluten free, dairy free, and soy free cheese products, cheese alternative slices and shreds, blocks, and grated toppings, and dairy free cream cheeses and creamy spreads. Galaxy offers its selection through grocery and natural foods stores in the United States and Canada.
Pacific Foods
Pacific Foods of Oregon, Inc., founded in 1987, produces natural and organic food products. The company offers broths and stocks, soups, meals and sides, sauces and purees, non-dairy beverages, and special diets. It serves customers through retail stores and online retailers in Oregon.
The Bridge
The Bridge is a family-owned company in northern Italy. The company produces 100% organic drinks, desserts and cooking creams made with carefully chosen and certified ingredients. All of its products are vegan, lactose, and cholesterol-free, and most of them are gluten-free.
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