Those of you that have been paying attention to the media will know that Veganuary has been happening in the first month of this year. It’s one of those trends where people aim to change their lifestyle just for a month. As the name might suggest, the aim here is to be vegan for a month.
What does this have to do with business? Well, it’s remarkable how many companies have started bringing out vegan products to try and cater to this trend. What’s more, it’s clear that there’s a gap in the market for vegan businesses. So, if you’re looking to start a small business this year, then it makes a lot of sense to explore ideas revolving around veganism. Bearing that in mind, here are some top ideas to try consider:
Vegan Clothing Company
You’ll notice that some of the ideas on this list are based on creating vegan products that aren’t just food-based. There’s a decent amount of vegan food out there – and starting a vegan food company is definitely still an excellent idea – but most vegans struggle with the concept of living a vegan lifestyle. This means wearing clothes that are cruelty-free and don’t include any materials sourced from animals, like leather. As of right now, it’s pretty hard for someone to put together a totally vegan outfit. So, there’s definitely a gap in the market for you right there. Design a brand that manufactures cruelty-free clothes, and you’ll instantly appeal to all the vegans out there. It’s all about bringing them the comfort and style they want, but with the benefit of no animals getting mistreated through the manufacturing process.
Ethical Farming Business
Ethical farming is basically any type of farming that doesn’t involve the harm of animals. Here, the main ideas are to grow your own fresh produce and sell it in shops. Vegans eat a lot of veg in their diets, and they love to know where it all comes from. So, with a small independent farm, you can start bringing fresh ingredients straight to them via farmer’s markets or small businesses. You’ll need a few things to get started, like the liquid storage tanks from Tuffa Tanks to keep water in, agricultural equipment to do all your harvesting, and so on. But, the demand is there for what you produce, so give it a go. It’s an excellent idea if you already own a lot of
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Meat Replacement Business
One of the struggles that vegans face is having the urge to eat meat but not being able to. As a result, there’s a massive trend in the number of meat replacement products on the market. Companies are developing different ways of bringing vegan meat into the market, which helps encourage more people to change their lifestyle. I mentioned earlier than starting a vegan food company is a smart idea, and this is probably the best route to go down. If you manage to replicate the taste and texture of meat, but in a cruelty-free way, then you’ll end up with so many interested customers. Plus, restaurants will be interested in your business as they can pay you to use your products in their recipes, meaning they can offer more vegan options!
Vegan Protein Company
Protein can be hard to come by if you’re following a vegan diet. As a result, a vegan protein company is a brilliant business idea. Here, you will try and develop different protein products that are suitable for vegans. This could include a range of protein powder supplements, protein bars, and much more. You’ll appeal to the general vegan market, but you especially appeal to vegan fitness fanatics. Protein is definitely a buzzword in the fitness industry, and you can make a significant splash with your new products. As a bonus, if you find a way to create tasty protein products that don’t include soy protein, then you’ll just strengthen your appeal. The vital thing with this idea is to make your products taste just as good as regular non-vegan protein products, so vegans don’t feel like they’re missing out.
It makes a whole load of sense to explore business ideas based around what’s trending in the world right now. If you look at the stats, the number of vegans is rising year after year. With Veganuary in full flow, it’s shown how many people are now interested in this lifestyle. Companies are adapting and creating vegan products with tremendous success, so why don’t you start a vegan business?
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