The dairy alternatives category was largely pioneered by and continues to be led by beverages.
July 9, 2018
Plant-based product claims have increased by 62% globally (CAGR, 2013-2017) with growth occurring on platforms such as plant proteins, active botanicals, sweeteners, herbs and seasonings and coloring foodstuffs, according to a report published by Innova Market Insights, The Netherlands.
The number of consumers adopting vegetarian or vegan lifestyles is increasing, predominantly among young and diverse consumer groups.
June 25, 2018
When it comes to nutrition, 37% of Americans say they’re following a specific diet this year, which is up from 35% last year and 29% in 2016, according to Nielsen, Chicago.
Beef alternatives make up 44% of the plant-based categories being shipped to independent and micro-chain restaurant operators and are the primary contributor to the total category’s growth.
June 6, 2018
Higher demand for plant-based proteins is evidenced by the 19% growth in cases shipped of these proteins from broadline foodservice distributors to independent (1-2 units) and micro-chain (3-19 units) restaurant operators in the year ending March compared to same period one year ago, according to The NPD Group, Chicago.