Vegan Trends: What's Coming in the Plant-Based World

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Veganism is no longer a fad: it’s a constantly evolving global movement. In 2025, vegan trends are profoundly shaping the course of the food industry, cosmetics, fashion, and conscious consumer habits. From hyper-realistic plant-based products to the use of technology to reduce the environmental footprint, the vegan world is advancing by leaps and bounds.

At Shlen, we are committed to responsible consumption and keeping you up to date on the changes that are revolutionizing the vegan lifestyle. Here we present an in-depth and updated review of the main trends that will dominate this year.

The plant-based product revolution: beyond “looks like meat”

The plant-based category is no longer limited to vegan burgers. By 2025, new products are reaching surprising levels of innovation, from animal-free cured sausages to plant-based fish with realistic texture and flavor.

Key Trends in Vegan Foods:

• Dairy-free fermented cheeses that replicate artisanal processes
• Plant-based fish (such as vegan tuna and salmon) with omega-3 included
• Functional products: vegan foods with probiotics, B12 vitamins, and high biological value proteins
• Clean label snacks: alternatives without additives, processed foods, or hidden sugars

This shift responds to the new profile of the vegan consumer: demanding, informed, and concerned about nutritional quality as well as sustainability.

Alternative protein is no longer a trend, it’s normal.

Plant protein sources have diversified and improved significantly. The meat substitute market continues to grow, but now coexists with innovations in other formats:

If you’re interested in learning more about this type of food, you can take a look at our article on what vegans eat and the 10 essential foods that are a must in their diet, where we talk specifically about the role that ingredients like peas play in their daily nutrition.

• Mycoproteins: proteins derived from fungi like mycoprotein, with extremely high bioavailability
• Plant cell cultures to create edible tissues without animal suffering. These solutions are making a significant entrance into gyms, schools, school menus, and hospitals. In our case, we continue to constantly explore alternatives that meet a very clear triple objective: health, flavor, and sustainability.

Transparent labeling and clean label as a differentiating value

Consumers no longer just look at whether a product is “vegan”; they also want to know how it is made, with what ingredients, and under what processes. Hence, the term “clean label” has become key.

What does this mean in practice?

• Understandable labels, without complex chemicals
• Fewer, more natural ingredients
• Clear nutritional information and ingredient traceability

Brands that focus on transparency in their products are gaining a competitive advantage over those that only affix the “vegan” seal but hide unethical or ultra-processed formulations.

Vegan Gastronomy: Haute Cuisine and Tradition Merge

Vegan cuisine is no longer just “another option” on restaurant menus. In 2025, chefs are exploring gourmet techniques to transform plant-based ingredients into signature dishes, while also reviving traditional recipes adapted to the present.

Gastronomic Trends:

• Fermented, smoked, and pickled dishes
• Vegan reinterpretation of Mediterranean, Asian, and Mexican cuisine
• 100% plant-based sensorial gastronomic experiences

In our restaurant, we closely follow this evolution in vegan cuisine, which goes far beyond healthy eating. It also focuses on the sensorial, aesthetic, and emotional aspects, turning each dish into a complete experience.

Veganism and Sustainability: An Inseparable Marriage

The rise of plant-based diets is also associated with environmental concerns. Reducing the carbon footprint is now as strong a selling point as taste.

Interesting Facts:

• Plant production requires 4 to 10 times less water than meat production.
• Growing legumes and grains emits fewer greenhouse gases.
• The widespread adoption of vegan diets could reduce global emissions by up to 30%.

More and more consumers are seeing veganism as a concrete tool to combat climate change.