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January 01, 2022

FOOD SNAPSHOT

A Look at the Plant-Based Consumer

Vegans and vegetarians are not the primary drivers of the plant-based eating trend, according to research from Hartman. Consumers who adhere to a broad range of diets favor plant-based foods for their alignment with current health and wellness thinking.

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Plant-Based Consumer

Source: Hartman Group Health & Wellness: Reimagining Well-being Amid COVID-19 report 2021

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