Climate Coach Plant-based meat has a problem. It may need more meat. Blind taste tests show several blended meats are outperforming conventional meat, in addition to 100 percent plant-based products.

For a time, the plant-based meat sector was on a major upswing: Retail sales doubled from 2017 to 2020. But since then, sales have continually declined. Recently published data found a seven ...

Researchers conducted a systematic review to develop a clear, evidence-based definition of the “flexitarian” diet, identifying it as consuming animal products at least once a month but less than once ...

The Plant-Based Meat Alternative Market Is Stalling Given projections of stellar growth in the plant-based industry, driven mainly by the rise of health and wellness as well as a growing interest ...

In 2024, U.S. meat sales rose by over 5%, while plant-based meats saw a 20% drop in volume. A new report shows that diners preferred animal proteins in blind taste tests.

Whether you're trying to eat less meat or you're vegetarian or vegan, having a plant-based meal once (or a few times) a week is always a good thing. Research shows that eating a mostly plant-based ...

The plant-based sector hasn’t had an easy ride in recent years. After the meteoric rise of alternative meat and dairy, both categories have taken a hit. We’ve seen reduced sales, a lack of investment, ...

And, as noted in the 2025 Nectar Taste of the Industry report, the "plant-based meat sector has experienced a 20% year-over-year volume decline." People, it seems, are falling back in love with meat.

Plant-based meat has seen better days. After an explosion of growth in its early years, now consumers are turning towards whole foods and back to traditional meat, in part due to scepticism that plant ...