Dough Doughnuts is introducing three vegan flavors for National Doughnut Day.

The company’s new ‘M_lk Chocolate’ is part of a ‘Plant Craft’ range that satisfies the growing demand for plant-based indulgence.

Businesses are adjusting to this new culinary landscape as consumer trends dictate menu changes.

According to professional chefs, many more alternatives will show up in foodservice establishments this year.

This was an 11.4 percent increase during the past year.

When asked why they decided to eat a plant alternative to animal meat, 41% of survey respondents said they liked to try new foods and 30% said they had heard a lot about them and were curious.

The coffee brand has expanded the use of progressive ingredients like alternative sweeteners, oat and nut flours at its cafes.

There are a wide range of key consumer trends that are opening the door to new opportunities for success in the craft bread sector.

Food service operators looking to add more plant-based menu items should focus on striking a balance between healthy plant-forward dishes and processed meat alternatives.

The annual food trends report shows that plant-based foods have staying power on menus.