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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=\u201d\u201d]Plant-based food<\/strong> has evolved from a trend into a true transformation engine of food system. In this article, we explain how analogue proteins are developed, what opportunities the market is opening, and which challenges we still need to address, always framed within the rise of the plant food based diet<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Market outlook: plant-based food<\/h2>\n

Global population growth<\/strong> is putting sustained pressure on protein demand: animal protein is expected to increase by 52%<\/strong>. At the same time, social awareness and the demand for sustainable alternatives are rising, fueling the growth of the flexitarian diet.<\/p>\n

Forecasts indicate robust expansion: the global plant-based meat market<\/strong> is projected to grow from USD 4.62 billion in 2021 to USD 14.27 billion by 2030.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although momentum varies by category and region, in Europe growth rates for plant-based proteins range from \u20130.8% to 14.9%<\/strong>, reflecting more mature markets in some countries and rapid expansion in others.<\/p>\n

\"Alimentaci\u00f3n<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Challenges for the food industry<\/strong><\/h3>\n