Plant Based Trends, Analytics and Statistics

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Food & Beverage Industry Trends Highlights

Plant Based popularity has changed by 6.66% over the past year. On average, Plant Based is consumed 5.89 times every year. Market adoption for Plant Based in restaurants is 1.91% and it is on 0.02% of recipes.

Plant Based plating ideas from top restaurants

Most popular Plant Based dishes in restaurants. June 2020 data See More
@neonyum
Judahlicious (Sf, California)
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Kitava (Sf, California)
@veganeatsout
Le Botaniste New York (New York, New York)
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Postino Winecafe (Phoenix, Arizona)

Fastest rising Plant Based pairings

The fastest rising ingredients, flavors, and drinks with Plant Based. June 2020 data See More
#1flour
#2yeast
#3clam
88.50%
#4salt
73.94%
#5garlic
62.43%
#6butter
53.67%
#7pepper
52.83%
#8water
51.40%
#9chili
49.30%
#10lemon
48.53%

Food Market Overview for Plant Based

Plant Based Growth Over Time

Monitor trends in Plant Based related conversations over the past year. June 2020 Data
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  • Annual Growth

    Plant Based consumption yearly growth rate
    6.66%

  • Annual Consumption Frequency

    Plant Based is consumed 5.89 times on average every year
    5.89
  • The percentage of the average American diet that Plant Based represents. June 2020 data

    Market Adoption

  • The popularity of Plant Based at home vs at restaurants. The dashed black line represents the breakdown of the industry average. June 2020 data

    Home vs Restaurant Consumption

    • Eat In
    • Market Avg.
    • Eat Out
  • Percentage of restaurants that serve Plant Based

    Popularity in Restaurants

    1.91%
    10,619 of 554,731 Restaurants
    RestaurantJudahlicious
  • 0.02% of recipes have Plant Based

    Popularity in Recipes

    0.02%
    630 of 3,452,628 Recipes
    Top recipePlant-Based Beet Hummus
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Product & Culinary Innovation Analysis

The upcoming food industry trends for Plant Based. June 2020 data

Most Popular food Ingredients and Pairings

Highlights the most popular food ingredients with Plant Based, as well as its fastest rising and falling ingredients. Broken down by food category. June 2020 data
Top food Ingredients and Pairings
#1meats
29.9%
#2salad
16.41%
#3tofu
11.32%
#4burger
9.22%
#5sandwich
6.5%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1pepsi
#2mixed chicken
#3chicken teriyaki
#4egg white protein
#5egg drop soup
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#1baklava
86.25%
#2fried calamari
79.38%
#3general tso chicken
79.38%
#4grilled chicken salad
72.51%
#5chicken quesadilla
72.51%
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Most Popular vegetables Ingredients and Pairings

Highlights the most popular vegetables ingredients with Plant Based, as well as its fastest rising and falling ingredients. Broken down by food category. June 2020 data
Top vegetables Ingredients and Pairings
#1greens
26.3%
#2onion
15.21%
#3avocado
13.99%
#4spinach
8.77%
#5kale
7.72%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1peperoncini
#2japanese eggplant
#3baby romaine
#4frisee
#5baby beetroot
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#1water spinach
45.02%
#2endive
45.02%
#3pickled daikon
40.02%
#4enoki
33.39%
#5rhubarb
21.57%
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Most Popular spices and herbs Ingredients and Pairings

Highlights the most popular spices and herbs ingredients with Plant Based, as well as its fastest rising and falling ingredients. Broken down by food category. June 2020 data
Top spices and herbs Ingredients and Pairings
#1pepper
19.11%
#2garlic
16.83%
#3salt
15.9%
#4chocolate
14.08%
#5vanilla
6.93%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1madagascar bourbon vanilla
#2morton salt
#3togarashi
#4truffle salt
#5bourbon vanilla
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#1jalapeno chili
79.38%
#2carob
79.2%
#3spice rub
58.76%
#4candied ginger
38.15%
#5holy basil
34.02%
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Most Popular dairy Ingredients and Pairings

Highlights the most popular dairy ingredients with Plant Based, as well as its fastest rising and falling ingredients. Broken down by food category. June 2020 data
Top dairy Ingredients and Pairings
#1cheese
26.67%
#2milk
19.93%
#3butter
18.26%
#4cream
12.39%
#5vegan cheese
7.75%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1cheddar
63.46%
#2butter
53.67%
#3parmesan
45.07%
#4yogurt
42.50%
#5milk
40.55%
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#1buffalo mozzarella
67.01%
#2cream butter
63.92%
#3fontina
58.76%
#4blueberry cream cheese
58.76%
#5muenster
58.76%
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Most Popular beverages Ingredients and Pairings

Highlights the most popular beverages ingredients with Plant Based, as well as its fastest rising and falling ingredients. Broken down by food category. June 2020 data
Top beverages Ingredients and Pairings
#1juice
20.11%
#2water
19.44%
#3smoothie
17.56%
#4coffee
14.19%
#5soda
8.67%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1apple cider
#2cider
74.96%
#3fruit juice
60.35%
#4water
51.40%
#5soda
41.92%
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#1dr pepper
86.25%
#2aperol spritz
58.76%
#3americano
58.76%
#4turmeric shot
48.46%
#5ginger beer
42.9%
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Most Popular condiments Ingredients and Pairings

Highlights the most popular condiments ingredients with Plant Based, as well as its fastest rising and falling ingredients. Broken down by food category. June 2020 data
Top condiments Ingredients and Pairings
#1oil
26.04%
#2nut butter
12.52%
#3chili
12.19%
#4olive oil
9.78%
#5peanut butter
7.99%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1strawberry syrup
#2honey bbq sauce
#3grenadine
#4szechuan sauce
#5cajeta
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#1nutella
92.82%
#2garlic tomato sauce
76.44%
#3jalapeno aioli
72.51%
#4cocktail sauce
72.51%
#5black bean sauce
70.31%
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Most Popular Food Ingredients and Pairings

Highlights the most popular Food ingredients with Plant Based, as well as its fastest rising and falling ingredients. Broken down by food category. June 2020 data
Top Food Ingredients and Pairings
#1bread
38.95%
#2pastry
16.37%
#3toast
12.52%
#4cake
11%
#5ice cream
7.96%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1ritz crackers
#2panini bread
#3kulfi
#4mcflurry
#5saltine crackers
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#2ice cream
49.57%
#3cake
24.01%
#4pastry
5.32%
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Most Popular grains Ingredients and Pairings

Highlights the most popular grains ingredients with Plant Based, as well as its fastest rising and falling ingredients. Broken down by food category. June 2020 data
Top grains Ingredients and Pairings
#1rice
32.06%
#2pasta
24.17%
#3quinoa
13.28%
#4oatmeal
8.06%
#5brown rice
7.22%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1spaghetti
45.62%
#2pasta
35.94%
#3cereal
33.83%
#4jasmine rice
32.67%
#5granola
30.39%
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#1cinnamon toast crunch
64.66%
#2bowtie pasta
58.76%
#3elbow macaroni
58.76%
#4fruity pebbles
56.59%
#5orecchiette
40.02%
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Most Popular fruits Ingredients and Pairings

Highlights the most popular fruits ingredients with Plant Based, as well as its fastest rising and falling ingredients. Broken down by food category. June 2020 data
Top fruits Ingredients and Pairings
#1lemon
21.92%
#2apple
15.03%
#3lime
11.09%
#4dates
11.09%
#5mango
10.76%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1bing cherry
#2granny smith apple
#3elderberry
#4bitter orange
#5asian pear
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#1quince
79.38%
#2maracuya
58.76%
#3kaffir lime
54.18%
#4honeydew melon
36.56%
#5fuji apple
28.78%
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Most Popular nuts and seeds Ingredients and Pairings

Highlights the most popular nuts and seeds ingredients with Plant Based, as well as its fastest rising and falling ingredients. Broken down by food category. June 2020 data
Top nuts and seeds Ingredients and Pairings
#1coconut
40.56%
#2peanuts
17.47%
#3chia
14.51%
#4hemp seeds
7.99%
#5flax seeds
6.22%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1pistachio nuts
#2mustard seeds
#3pecan nuts
68.24%
#4peanuts
41.12%
#5flax seeds
29.53%
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#1hemp seeds
1.12%
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Most Popular Ingredient Ingredients and Pairings

Highlights the most popular Ingredient ingredients with Plant Based, as well as its fastest rising and falling ingredients. Broken down by food category. June 2020 data
Top Ingredient Ingredients and Pairings
#1sugar
37.03%
#2flour
18.03%
#3yeast
11.48%
#4chocolate chips
10.32%
#5dark chocolate
6.17%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1colored sugar
#2whole wheat flour
#3brown sugar
#4baking soda
#5lollipop
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#1caramel chocolate
70.55%
#2turbinado sugar
58.76%
#3mexican chocolate
45.02%
#4bon bon
35.86%
#5milk chocolate
24.4%
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Most Popular meat Ingredients and Pairings

Highlights the most popular meat ingredients with Plant Based, as well as its fastest rising and falling ingredients. Broken down by food category. June 2020 data
Top meat Ingredients and Pairings
#1chicken
25.85%
#2sausage
22.54%
#3beef
12.62%
#4bacon
11.17%
#5steak
9%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1beef sirloin
#2deli ham
#3skirt steak
#4sirloin steak
#5breakfast sausage
Declining Ingredients and Pairings
#1beef brisket
79.38%
#2pancetta
67.01%
#3goat meat
58.76%
#4chicharron
54.18%
#5pastrami
52.87%
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Most Popular dairy substitutes Ingredients and Pairings

Highlights the most popular dairy substitutes ingredients with Plant Based, as well as its fastest rising and falling ingredients. Broken down by food category. June 2020 data
Top dairy substitutes Ingredients and Pairings
#1nut milk
36.79%
#2almond milk
23.46%
#3coconut milk
14.69%
#4oat milk
8.77%
#5soy milk
4.57%
Trending Ingredients and Pairings
#1soy milk
#2oat milk
67.35%
#3coconut yogurt
44.88%
#4coconut milk
32.56%
#5nut milk
25.24%
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Most Popular alcohol Ingredients and Pairings

Highlights the most popular alcohol ingredients with Plant Based, as well as its fastest rising and falling ingredients. Broken down by food category. June 2020 data
Top alcohol Ingredients and Pairings
#1beer
27.56%
#2wine
27.17%
#3cocktail
20.28%
#4rose
6.5%
#5red wine
4.33%