While nutritional science tells these consumers that “healthy” includes lean meats and dairy products in moderation, they’re not sure the alternatives offer better health outcomes and are better for people, animals and the planet.
September 5, 2019
New research from The Center for Food Integrity (CFI), Kansas City, Mo., shows that a significant and growing group of health-conscious consumers are confused by the mixed messages about the words “milk,” “meat” and “burger.”
Plant-based food is where the growth opportunity is for retailers.
July 17, 2019
The Good Food Institute (GFI), Washington, D.C., and the Plant Based Foods Association, San Francisco, commissioned this data from SPINS, Chicago, to use SPINS’ “plant-based positioned” product attribute and then drill down into the data for plant-based foods that directly replace animal products (e.g., meat, seafood, eggs, and dairy) as well as meals that contain animal ingredient replacements.
The study finds that milk, meat and dairy alternatives are growing swiftly, while meat is growing slowly and milk is in decline.
July 17, 2019
New research from The Hartman Group, Bellevue, Wash., uncovered that almost all consumers — whether they purchase plant-based foods or not — have some level of distrust in meat and dairy companies/producers.
Market insights and an openness to work with non-dairy companies will be critical elements of strategy moving forward.
July 8, 2019
New research from McKinsey & Co., New York, sheds light on the mind-sets of U.S. dairy executives and their recent evolution as they attempt to jump-start growth.
VBites will invest $7.9 million to retool the facility formerly owned by Coty/Procter & Gamble.
April 8, 2019
VBites Foods, UK, announced plans to acquire a 385,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Northumberland, UK, which will be known as Plant-Based Valley.
Nestlé USA, Arlington, Va., expanded its natural bliss line of all-natural dairy and plant-based creamers to include two new dairy-alternative creamers.