Manufacturers must address areas of taste, texture and variety to satisfy growing interest in plant-based foods
DuPont Nutrition & Health shared insights today showing consumer attitudes toward plant-based meat alternatives reveal significant interest and market opportunity in the meat-free, meal solution segment. The shift toward plant-based eating in the United States is fueling the growing meat alternatives category. More than half (52%) of Americans report increasing their plant-based food and beverage intake, according to a 2017 Health Focus International study. A further 54% say including more plant in their diet makes them feel healthier.
“People are motivated to alter their diets to include more plant-based foods because they believe it will enhance their overall wellness, provide specific health benefits and help the environment,” says Mark Cornthwaite, marketing manager, DuPont Nutrition & Health.