What is blended meat?

One emerging category within the alternative protein spectrum is a combination of two distinct product categories: plant-based meat and conventional meat. These are products in which some amount of conventional meat is reduced in favor of plant-based (or other alternative protein) ingredients, commonly referred to as “blended meat.”

Our blended meat category update covers

  • Types of blends and product formulations
  • Consumer and market insights
  • Opportunities, challenges, and open questions for the blended meat category

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