Who is behind the vegan movement? A history of pioneers, activists, and industries
                                
                                
                                •
                                
                                
                        
                                    
                                    3 min read                                
                            
                                In 2016, research commissioned by The Vegan Society found that 542,000 people in Britain identified as vegan, representing a dramatic increase compared to a decade prior. This burgeoning movement is not the work of a single person or organization but a culmination of centuries of thought and a growing collective awareness driven by various figures and societal shifts.