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COVID-19 Accelerates Acceptance of Vegetarianism & Also the Emphasis on the Environment. Protein Alternatives to Gain $4.7 Billion on Both Counts
The global market for Protein Alternatives is projected to reach US$4.7 billion by the year 2027, trailing a post COVID-19 CAGR of 8% over the analysis period 2020 through 2027.
Non-animal based sources of protein are environmentally sustainable as compared to crop and animal based sources. By the year 2050, approximately 75% more food will be required to feed the population thereby exerting huge pressure on food production systems. By 2050, it is estimated that the agriculture industry, crops & livestock farming will be faced with the challenge of producing 974 more calories per person per day. In comparison arable land is expected to decrease. As population continues to grow and availability of arable land declines, demand for alternative protein sources is po