Providing confidence and transparency to plant-based product consumers

This guide provides an overview of the current state of the plant-based industry and the need for transparency.

The quick guide will provide you with an overview of:

• Actions taken by major companies in offering plant-based products

• The need for greater transparency

• What does BRCGS Plant-Based certification cover?

• The six reasons why you should choose BRCGS Certification

According to the online publication The National Provisioner, nine of the ten largest meat companies in the U.S. are now somehow involved with plant-based meats. Some have launched their own planet-based meats, some are investing in plant-based meat companies, while others are collaborating with other companies on new brands.

The 2020 Food and Health Report of the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation states there has been a significant shift in consumer eating habits:

Main findings were:

• Approximately 70% of consumers consider protein from plant sources the healthiest.

• 28% of consumers are eating more protein from plant sources, 24% are consuming more plant-based dairy, and 17% are eating more plant-based meat alternatives.

• More than four in ten consumers assume that a product described as "plant-based" would be healthier than one that is not.