![]() ![]() “A lot of people are realizing that they can welcome more plants to their plates without becoming vegetarians,” Taub-Dix says. The emphasis on plant-based eating hasn’t only spawned more meat, poultry, and seafood alternatives, it’s also inspiring new ways to eat fruits and vegetables. Products like Just Egg (which was picked up by coffee chain Starbucks to test in a new menu this year) and Zero Egg offer options for people with allergies and vegans. You can also expect to see more replacements for other animal-based foods including dairy and eggs, according to a report from Expert Market Research. Plant-based seafood is a small but growing part of the market, including the first frozen vegan sushi and onigiri from Konscious Foods, a brand founded by the same entrepreneur who launched the meat-free burger brand Gardein. In the plant-based meat category, burgers are the most popular, but manufacturers are introducing more sausage links and patties and chicken nuggets, tenders, and cutlets, according to the GFI. Sales of plant-based foods grew three times faster than foods overall, according to data released in March 2022 and reported by the Good Food Institute (GFI) (PDF). As a result, interest in healthy alternatives is high. A report in Progressive Grocer says that 27 percent of people are choosing to consume less meat. Speaking of meat, you’re likely to see even less of it come the new year. “I definitely think people are going to be watching where they place their food dollars more closely.” Inexpensive protein sources, like tinned fish and canned beans and legumes, could become more popular, while more expensive cuts of meat might take a back seat. “A lot of people, especially people with larger families, are going to have to look for affordable options in order to stay on budget,” says Kennedy. ![]() It also means looking for ways to save on groceries. That means more people saving money by preparing their own meals at home, given that eating out costs more than 3 times as much, on average, according to The NPD Group, a market research firm. While food prices won’t grow at the staggering rate they did in 2022 - which was as much as 12 percent - they will continue to rise above historical average rates, according to data from the U.S.
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