According to a
recent article, Veganz, the first all-vegan grocery chain in Europe, is set
to expand due to popular demand!
The author explains, “German vegan
supermarket Veganz believes it has found a niche with its type of
store as turnover is growing spectacularly and it already has 9 stores.
She also highlights the fact that Germany is home to over 7
million vegetarians and is experiencing an increasing demand for plant-based
products. The ambitious owner of Veganz is now boasting a goal of opening 60
stores by 2020, including a store in Portland!
With the growing popularity of vegan foods, the planned
expansion definitely makes business sense. In fact, earlier this month, The
Guardian reported on the entrepreneurial prospects presented by the
growing market for humane plant-based foods.
But booming vegetarian populations aren’t the only reason for
this change in the market.
As plant-based eating flourishes, private investors like Li
Ka-shing, Asia’s richest man, are throwing millions into food start-ups,
and more and more delicious options are hitting store
shelves all the time.
But there’s no need to wait. With the amazing variety of products already on the market,
there’s never been a better time to ditch meat.
UPDATE: Veganz is set to open it’s first U.S. location in Portland in 2016, which will include a vegan clothing and shoe shop, as well as a restaurant!