The global meat substitute market has been witnessing significant growth in recent years, driven by rising health and environmental concerns among consumers. Meat substitutes such as tofu, tempeh, and seitan provide similar taste, texture, and nutrition as meat but are usually derived from plant-based sources like soy, wheat, and other cereals. They are lower in cholesterol and saturated fat compared to meat and help promote a healthier and more sustainable dietary lifestyle. With the increasing prevalence of diseases like diabetes, obesity and heart ailments, the demand for plant-based meat alternatives is surging worldwide. The market players are extensively investing in new product launches and innovations to cater to the dynamic preferences of health-conscious consumers. Intensive animal farming has faced criticism from certain segments of society due to its adverse impacts on both the environment and animal welfare. As a result, this has given rise to the emergence of diets that either exclude or restrict the consumption of animal products. This is expected to facilitate market growth for meat substitutes.
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The global meat substitute market is primarily driven by the increasing risks of zoonotic diseases from animal meat consumption as well as the environmental damage caused by intensive animal agriculture. Rapid urbanization and changing dietary patterns of people have also fueled the adoption of meat substitutes. However, the market faces challenges in the form of higher prices of these alternatives compared to regular meat products and a lack of raw material resources. A rise in investments for product innovations to enhance taste, texture, and sensory properties of substitutes is expected to open new opportunities in the coming years. Companies are focusing on reproducing authentic meat-eating experiences through plant-based and cultured meat technologies.
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