Farming animals for cheap meat has proven an incubator for pandemics. With the effects of COVID-19 still at the forefront of people’s minds, how can we drastically curtail the chances of another outbreak, all the while feeding a growing population with diversifying dietary requirements?

The number of vegans in Europe has doubled from 2016 to 2020, and more than half of ‘flexitarians’ want to become vegetarian or vegan in the future. With convenience and tradition keeping people from switching up their diets, there’s room for brand intervention to normalise veggie foods.

Plant-based ‘meats’ have evolved from a mere curiosity to a legitimate alternative at restaurants and supermarkets. Beyond Meat is a pioneer in this space, but as new products emerge, its dominance isn’t guaranteed. So, how can it secure its status as the premier maker of ‘meat analogues’?

Gen Alphas and Zers are known to care about the environment and sustainability. A survey finds that there’s a growing interest in veganism and vegetarianism among children and teens with just over 20% going vegan or vegetarian and 36% displaying interest in doing so.