The global plant-based meat market is estimated to be valued at USD 7.9 billion in 2022. It is projected to reach USD 15.7 billion by 2027, with a CAGR of 14.7%, in terms of value between 2022 and 2027. There is a growth in the vegan and flexitarian population, a rise in awareness about the health benefits of plant-based meat over animal-based meat products, an increase in investment by government bodies and RD activities, and investment of the major food industry giants in plant-based meat products. These factors together are propelling the plant-based meat market.

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Opportunities: Increase in consumers’ focus on meat alternatives

Various food products such as meat patties and sausages are being replaced by plant-based/plant-infused meat products, considering the growing health awareness among consumers, which is expected to drive demand for plant-based meat products. According to The Food Science and Health Database Organization, in 2018, “22 million UK citizens now identify as being a ‘flexitarian,’ viewed not as a fad diet, but instead, a permanent lifestyle choice, notably most popular among highly influential millennials.” Thus, the increasing vegan and flexitarian population is a big opportunity for plant-based meat manufacturers in the industry during the forecast period.

Challenges: Perception regarding the taste of plant-based meat products

Consumers perceive that there is a significant compromise in taste if they opt for meat substitutes. For instance, the off flavor of soy protein makes it undesirable for consumption. The off-flavor is caused by compounds such as aldehydes, ketones, furans, and alcohol. Medium-chain aldehydes are among the major reasons for soy products' beany and grassy taste.

The food retail segment among distribution channels is estimated to have the largest market

Based on the distribution channel, the food retail segment is estimated to account for the largest share of the plant-based meat market in 2022. Food retail refers to operating retail, supermarkets, hypermarket stores, and other stores where various products, such as grocery items, vegetables, uncooked meat, and frozen products, are made available to consumers. The distribution channel is already popular among consumers worldwide due to the wide availability of various products. Therefore, this distribution channel is being used by established plant-based meat companies and startups to increase the penetration of their products in the market, making it the largest segment during the forecast period in the plant-based meat market.

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Europe region holds the largest share in the plant-based meat market

The European plant-based meat market accounted for the largest market share in 2020. This dominance is attributed to the rising health concerns among consumers regarding meat products and the exponentially growing veganism trend in the region. Furthermore, European plant-based meat manufacturers focus on developing innovative products backed by appropriate research and development facilities available in the region. Several European retailers and supermarkets have added plant-based meat products to their product range to cater to the rising demand for plant-based meat products across the region.

This report includes a study on the marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolios of leading companies. It consists of profiles of leading companies, such as Beyond Meat (US), Kellogg Company (US), Impossible Foods Inc. (US), Maple Leaf Foods (Canada), Unilever (UK), Conagra Foods (US), Tofurky (US), GoldGreen Foods Ltd (Finland), Sunfed (New Zealand), and Monde Nissin (Philippines).