Plant Based Meat Expensive. The animal protein industry has spent decades wringing incredible efficiencies. Right now supermarket customers are paying almost 200 percent more for plant-based products in comparison to meat alternatives.
Plant-based alternatives to regular meat products often cost more per kg than the real deal. As smaller brands find their feet and secure their market position less money will be poured into this research and development says Specht. Plant-based meat products are made to mimic properties found within natural meats and are considered to be meat substitutes.
UK veggie and vegan meat brand Quorn for example recently invested 7 million into researching and developing its own bleeding plant-based burger.
But theres a definite issue with veganism being seen as elitist and expensive in the west when in fact its been a humble practice lived by communities since day dot. Take Birds Eye nuggets as an example. As smaller brands find their feet and secure their market position less money will be poured into this research and development says Specht. Seitan falafel tempeh Tofurky Beyond Meat burgers and.