Demand for delicious plant-based options is on the rise! A 2020 survey by Mercy For Animals found that people in the United States, Brazil, Mexico, India, and China had reduced their consumption of animal products because of the pandemic.
Additionally, a recent report by Absolute Markets Insights found that the abundance of plant-based products has been steadily increasing in countries including New Zealand, the United States, Canada, Sweden, and Germany.
In meeting growing demand, women are leading the charge. Meet 14 innovative women who are truly changing the world for farmed animals through their compassionate business ventures.
1. Alexis Fox
2. Miyoko Schinner
Miyoko Schinner created her own vegan dairy brand, Miyoko’s Creamery. Her products are available in many stores, including Whole Foods. She makes delicious artisanal cheeses, cream cheese spreads, and even cultured vegan butter! Schinner and her husband also founded the farmed animal sanctuary Rancho Compasión. Using the tagline “phenomenally vegan, Schinner is proud of her company for providing products that help protect the environment, animals, and the health of consumers.
3. Babette Davis
4. Liz Dee
Current co-president of Smarties, Liz Dee is an amazing vegan and business owner. The candy company was founded by her grandfather, and when customers asked whether the candies were vegetarian or vegan, Dee’s research led her to become vegan herself after learning about how animals used for food were abused.
5. Amy McNutt
Amy McNutt is the founder of Spiral Diner and Bakery in Dallas, Texas. The restaurant aims to provide vegan food in a comfortable atmosphere, serving classic diner food, such as pancakes, burgers, and milkshakes. The business has been running for 16 years, now with three locations, and donates a portion of profits to organizations that work for social, animal, and environmental causes.
6. Sara Sohn
7. Maya’s Cookies
Maya Madsen founded her gourmet cookie company, Maya’s Cookies, in 2015. Driven to create the perfect soft-baked vegan cookie, she took her time crafting award-winning desserts that can be shipped across the country. Maya lives in San Diego, where her travels, memories, and experiences inspire her to invent exciting new cookie flavors. Check out our exclusive interview with Maya.
8. Chloe Coscarelli
9. Sadrah Schadel
A lifelong vegetarian, Sadrah Schadel set out on a journey to make plant-based protein products that rival their animal-based counterparts. The North Carolina-based company she co-founded, No Evil Foods, offers delicious products available in grocery stores across the country.
10 and 11. Jenny Engel and Heather Bell
Sisters Jenny Engel and Heather Bell founded Spork Foods. The company leads classes teaching customers to cook delicious vegan meals and offers catering, chef training, private cooking instruction, and cooking parties! The sisters also authored the books Spork Fed and Vegan 101.
12. Michaela Grob
13 and 14. Erica and Sara Kubersky
The success of these incredible entrepreneurs and their companies is great news for farmed animals. Cows, pigs, chickens and other animals raised for food and clothing are subjected to unthinkable cruelties.
With more and more delicious vegan products hitting the market, there’s truly never been a better time to eat more plant-based foods. Order your FREE Vegetarian Starter Guide today. And check out our Pinterest page for thousands of recipe ideas!