Jumbo also has the highest proportion of plant-based offerings; about one in three products are plant-based, compared to an average of one in four for Dutch supermarkets as a whole.

food solutions through programs such as NECTAR, which has built what is claimed to be the world’s largest publicly available database on the sensory performance of plant-based meats and balanced protein products

Another third were attracted by the sustainability benefits of cultivated products, with almost 40% agreeing that the technology could prevent …

Itz Nutz plans to use the funding to accelerate its R&D efforts, develop new products, and open export channels.

The company also confirmed that no further fully vegan products are currently planned.

The initiative will support five startups focused on converting agricultural waste into value-added products through methods including circular biomanufacturing, waste reduction, renewable bioresources

The program, which has attracted participants from 25 countries, aims to evaluate consumer response to pet food products made from lab-grown meat.

In April of this year, the cosmetics retailer launched a sustainable refilling system for its products called the Freshly Refill, with new cardboard packaging containing more than 75% vegetable fibers.

The results suggest that even a modest shift towards plant-based products could yield positive economic effects, particularly in job creation.

The results indicate that the majority have a preference for ethical products. Just 31% and 34% of respondents said society was doing enough to protect animals and the environment respectively.