Plant-based food consumption is increasing in the United States, and all indications are that this trend will continue in 2021.A survey by menu research firm Datassential found that 58% of U.S. respondents in July 2020 said they wished to increase their consumption of plant-based foods. The pandemic boosted the rise of vegetarianism on the other side of the pool. With clothes and home goods companies developing new items, eco-conscious mindsets have crept into the fashion, retail, and travel businesses.