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Study: Growth of natural foods, beverages outpace overall food & beverage market

While natural products continue to grow 4-5% in natural and specialty retail outlets, conventional retail stores are seeing increased sales of natural products as well.
September 18, 2019
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The retail sales growth of natural food and beverage products is much higher than growth of the overall food and beverage market, according to the “2019 State of the Natural Industry” report from SPINS, Chicago.
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Study reveals more Americans buy meat alternatives

The percentage of occasional meat purchasers represents the flexitarians who are choosing to cut down on their meat intake in favor of a healthier lifestyle.
September 17, 2019
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Two-thirds of Americans now admit to buying meat alternatives, according to consumer research conducted by Innova Market Insights, The Netherlands.
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Study outlines ins and outs of vegan vs. plant-based solutions

With the rise of plant-based diets and plant-based food offerings, more Americans are finding this as a flexible way to add more plants to their diet without the restriction of veganism.
July 22, 2019
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Linkage Research & Consulting, Chicago, released a report that outlines the differences and similarities between the vegan and plant-based consumer.
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Study reveals impact of acceptance of cultured meat

The study revealed that 64.6% of participants were probably or definitely willing to try cultured meat, and only 18.4% were probably or definitely not willing to try cultured meat, whilst 16.9% were unsure.
July 17, 2019
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The Department of Psychology, University of Bath, Bath, UK, and the University Studies, Portland State University, Portland, Ore., released a study that exposes U.S. adults to one of three different frames on cultured meat—“societal benefits,” “high tech” and “same meat.”
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Study: 1 in 4 consumers believe vegetarian products should not be allowed to have meat-related names

Across all groups, almost 25% of respondents said manufacturers of vegetarian products should not be permitted to use meat-related names like sausage, burger or steak.
March 12, 2019
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Nearly one in four consumers surveyed believe vegetarian products should not be allowed to have meat-related names, like sausage or burger, according to a study presented by Ingredient Communications, UK, and commissioned by Surveygoo, UK.
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Study says flexitarian diets could be most beneficial to health

Vegan diets are healthy with the appropriate selection of foods that adequately meet recommended nutritional requirements.
February 21, 2019
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A significant improvement in metabolic health indicators such as cholesterol, blood lipids and glucose tolerance can be seen within 48 hours of consuming a vegan diet, according to studies conducted by Nestlé Research scientists in partnership with academics from the University of Hawaii Cancer Center, Honolulu, Hawaii.
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