US Plant-based Proteins on the Menu Market Report 2023
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Stay ahead of the curve and future-proof your business with Mintel’s US Plant-based Proteins on the Menu Market Report 2023. Our full report is packed with consumer-led market intelligence, the latest trends and consumer attitudes towards plant-based proteins in the foodservice industry.
Below, we’ve handpicked the key insights analysed in the full report and summarised the core topics.
Plant-based proteins are not star attractions on restaurant menus. A high number of diners in the US are either carnivores or omnivores, so aren’t actively seeking out plant-based options when dining out. Plant-based proteins enjoy a good reputation among consumers when it comes to health, however, a major issue for plant-based foods in the foodservice industry is the higher price point. Under a quarter of diners feel comfortable paying higher prices for plant-based proteins, and economic uncertainty has forced diners to be more cautious when spending. Going forward, restaurants need to make a much more compelling case for ordering plant-based proteins.
Diners are interested in seeing more plant-based items on the menu, but due to budgetary constraints, would prefer to see plant-based options for familiar items, such as burgers, sandwiches and pizzas. While diners are well aware of the positive health benefits of plant-based meat alternatives, this will not replace taste in terms of importance. Incorporating plant-based proteins with bold, unique flavours into familiar menu items will make the trial of new items feel worth the premium prices for many consumers.
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This report, written by Varchasvi, a leading US foodservice analyst, delivers in-depth commentary and analysis to highlight current trends in the US plant-based proteins market, adding expert context to the numbers.
For diners, plant-based proteins aren’t winning against meat on core factors that define a great meal. Operators need to aim beyond the goal of simply achieving taste and texture parity with meat, and offer diners something worth coming back for – a novel dining experience that feels premium and features uniquely flavoured dishes that happen to be plant-based.
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