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Industry Insights: Top Trends in Meat and Meat Substitutes 2026

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    Report

  • 52 Pages
  • April 2026
  • Region: Global
  • GlobalData
  • ID: 6245354
This report is part of the Top Trends report series, which analyzes trends related to consumer sentiment, lifestyles, attitudes, and behaviors. The consumer insight offered throughout the report is drawn from the analyst's global consumer survey, a quarterly survey designed to capture consumer sentiment as it evolves throughout the year.

This report unveils valuable trend nuances, allowing brands to drive more accurate innovation strategies underpinned by consumer behaviors and preferences within the most influential mega-trends.

Report Scope

  • Consumers are redefining their diets due to increased awareness of health benefits.
  • Consumers seek guilt-free alternatives to ultra-processed meat by looking for certifications on-pack.
  • Manufacturers aim to offer a gateway option to plant-based diets for flexitarians and beyond.

Reasons to Buy

  • Gain a broader appreciation of the fast-moving consumer goods industry.
  • Understand the relevant consumer trends and attitudes that can drive and support innovation and brand strategy.
  • Access valuable strategic take-outs to help direct decision-making and inform new product development.

Table of Contents

1. TrendSights and Need States in Meat and Meat Substitutes
  • Nutritional Plant-Based
  • Clean-Label Meat
  • Hybrid Meat
  • Meat Flavor and Texture
  • Climate-Friendly Meat
2. Takeaways

3. Appendix

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • Impossible Foods
  • Beyond Meat
  • Delmos Foods
  • Quorn Foods
  • BettaFish
  • Richmond
  • Nutralys
  • CJ Bio
  • Pre Brands
  • Ocado
  • Tyson
  • Godshall's Quality Meats
  • Vegan Vladboer
  • Delhaize
  • Albert Heijn
  • Crossover Meats
  • Novameat
  • Nosh
  • Lotte
  • MLA
  • Tesco
  • PHW
  • Marfrig
  • Vion
  • Vlay
  • Colruyt
  • Applegate