According to the Alliance for Science, approximately 10% percent of Americans over the age of 18 identify as a vegan or vegetarian as of January 2022. 

Berkeley, Calif.-based Perfect Day, a consumer biotechnology company and creator of animal-free “dairy,” says it partnered with Phoenix-based Villa Dolce to introduce “gelato” items to the foodservice industry.

A quick glance around any major retailer would reveal plant-based brands positioned as alternatives across all major dairy categories. What used to be seen by many as a fad has clearly gained some legs.