Consumers’ growing interest in improving their diets with nutritious food products continued to drive the global plant-based meat industry in 2021. They also focused on sustainability issues within the industry — a call to action that brands heard loud and clear. As a result, the food industry’s commitment to mitigating its impact on climate change has created new opportunities in the market — even while some eyebrows were raised when it came to the subject of cultured meat.
Through the reports and consulting projects we completed during the year, we provided a steady stream of valuable insights and information from our experts. Here’s a closer look at our top five resources of 2021:
1. The Five Toughest Competitors to Beat in the Plant-Based Meat Market Beyond Meat went beyond expectations by creating the world’s first 100% plant-based burger. Impossible Foods followed closely behind with its flagship product, the Impossible Burger. Which other producers are dominating the market, and how are they expanding? Read more |
2. Forecast to 2024: The Global Plant-Based Meat Market Considering the significant number of investments taking place in the market, industry experts’ insights, and the revenue growth of the players, the plant-based meat market is projected to grow through 2024. Read more |
3. What Is Cultured Meat – And Is Anyone Really Going to Eat It? Did you know that lab-grown meat could lower greenhouse gas emissions by up to 96%? Yann Pencole, our Director of Consumer Products, explains all its pros – and a couple of cons. Read more |
4. Nutraceutical Actives: What Manufacturers and Suppliers Need to Know Americans and Europeans are trying to strengthen their immune systems more than ever, leading to the growth of immunity-booster actives. Discover which other factors are driving the market for nutraceutical actives in both regions. Read more |
5. Navigating How U.S. Consumers Perceive “Clean” in Food and Beverages With the growing focus on “wellness” and “well-being,” an increasing number of consumers are opting for food and beverage products that they perceive to be “clean” or “natural.” In this infographic, we reveal consumers’ views on clean labeling. Download infographic |
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