Many vegetarians choose not to consume meat for ethical reasons, believing that harming and killing animals simply to provide humans with food is wrong. However, they still eat non-meat animal products (NMAPs), which often have the same result. A new...
The flexitarian lifestyle is on the rise in the US, with 50% of shoppers reporting that they consume both real dairy and dairy alternatives, according to a recent Cargill study.
90% of US vegetarians are considering veganism, even though half of US vegans are dissatisfied with their food choices. With less structured diets trending among young consumers, food brands need to innovate and expand their offerings, according to a...
Only 5% of Americans identify as vegetarian and just 3% identify as vegan despite a much wider range of meat-free and dairy-free options on the market, a Gallup report finds.
A new report from Rabobank, “Dare Not to Dairy – What the Rise of Dairy-Free Means for Dairy… and How the Industry Can Respond,” says dairy companies need to learn from the rise of dairy alternatives.
Belgian manufacturer of plant-based dairy alternatives Alpro has been caught in a Twitter storm after it tweeted that a healthy diet consists of one third animal-based products. Disgruntled vegan followers referenced the company’s recent acquisition by...
