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Plant Futures Symposium: ‘We should all eat as if the world depends on it…’ (And are humans really herbivores?)
By Elaine Watson
What are the primary purchase drivers for plant-based foods? Should humans drink cow’s milk? Why don’t the Dietary Guidelines address sustainability? And could tapping into consumer interest in the microbiome help make fiber the go-to functional ingredient of 2021? Here are some of the highlights of UC Berkeley’s virtual Plant Futures Symposium,* Jan 23-24.
When it comes to primary purchase drivers for plant-based meat and dairy products - which 51% of consumers have purchased over the past three months - animal welfare and sustainability are factors, but the #1 driver remains,