Yet another example of eCommerce invalidating the need for you to leave the house.
Though the majority of people are not vegetarians, many enjoy a wide variety of plant-based goods. For example, when cooked in Mediterranean oils or southern-style butter, broccoli and cauliflower are common household sides for either lunch or dinner.
Those who are especially in observance of their daily calorie intake and exercise regimen will be happy to discover that there is a brand new grocery service delivering products that are exclusively plant-based, right to your door.
As seen in many other examples, eCommerce is continuing to make it easier and more efficient to source everyone’s most beloved pantry staples. Introducing PlantBelly.
PlantBelly is a service that launched in November 2021 and features a highly curated collection of specialty plant-based products and ingredients including but not limited to eggs composed of mung beans and a ton of milk options that are dairy-free.
The site design is modern and elegant to browse around. Users can browse by specialty diet (vegetarian, vegan, keto, etc.), category (snacks, fresh basics, pantry), or values (types of companies). Best part? They are fully transparent with their company ethics. Because food is a deeply political and personal thing to so many, it is clear that PlantBelly understands this.
“Everything offered at PlantBelly meets our strict selection process. It has to be nutritious and made from trusted ingredients, and taste absolutely delicious. We’re talking about audacious flavor and satisfying texture.”
Here’s what you’ll never find:
– Anything from an animal
– Honey (bee labor exploitation)
– Partially Hydrogenated Oils
– High fructose Corn Syrup
– Artificial Flavors, Sweeteners, Preservatives, or Colors
PlantBelly
To try it out, give yourself a modest budget and begin browsing. There is a wide array of creative products that approximate dairy and meat. This includes shredded cheese, vegan mayo, and breaded nuggets. If vegan, for example, it helps to focus on the snacks and pantry staples sections.
The selection is quite exciting, but what users will likely find most pleasurable are the difficult-to-find ingredients available, such as creamy walnut butter and preserved lemons.
Expect delivery times of anywhere between 5–7 business days with beautiful packaging. Customers will find fresh, delicious ingredients that compose products that are extremely difficult to find depending on location.
Unfortunately, due to extreme user demand, the site is often out of stock for many popular ingredients. For the moment at least, view it as a fun excursion to treat your foods instead of a place to stock up on supplies.
As an added bonus, users have the option to support non-GMO and Fair Trade companies. Finally, if into snacks, the best part is knowing that PlantBelly offers curated gift boxes.