In the U.S., 47% of consumers identify as flexitarian, meaning that they eat mostly plant-based foods, consume meat in moderation and focus on whole foods rather than processed options.

Packaged sweet snacks and fruit-based products were associated with 13% and 18% reduced risk, respectively. In other words, the plant-based ultra-processed foods were largely exonerated.

NOVA classification fails to recognise the health benefits of plant-based foods. (Image: Getty/AleksandarGeorgiev) Backlash against the plant-based backlash Under NOVA, ultra-processed plant-based ...

Plant-based or plant-forward eating patterns focus on foods primarily from plants. This includes not only fruits and vegetables, but also nuts, seeds, oils, whole grains, legumes, and beans.

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The percentage of shoppers concerned about the taste of plant-based products dropped from 41% in May 2023 to 27% by December 2024, according to a new report from retail data science firm 84.51 ...

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