In 2020 and into 2021, sales of plant-based proteins peaked. North Americans eagerly tried a new veggie burger at their favourite fast-food restaurant or bought plant-based “chicken” nuggets at grocery stores. The initial wave of popularity didn’t last. | File photo

Sales of plant-based meat-like products continue to shrink

Many people today are looking to cut their consumption of pork, beef, chicken and other animal proteins. And many might believe that proteins from plants are healthier and more environmentally friendly. But if a plant-based protein doesn’t deliver on taste or value, the better for you and better for the planet slogans will not work, […] Read more


Sales for the meat alternatives amounted to 19.8 million kilograms for the 52 weeks ending July 2, 2023, according to a CoBank report, which used data provided by Circana. That is down 21 percent from the previous year and well off the 2021 high of 26.8 million kilograms. | Reuters photo

Pulse sector not worried about plant-based meat slump

Sales continue to fall, but the pulse industry says plant-based meat sector makes up a small part of pea protein market

Plant-based meat sales continue to slump in the United States, according to a new report. Sales for the meat alternatives amounted to 19.8 million kilograms for the 52 weeks ending July 2, 2023, according to a CoBank report, which used data provided by Circana. That is down 21 percent from the previous year and well […] Read more