Two trends came together during the pandemic that boosted the fortunes of plant-based retail startups like. First, as consumers with the means to do so stayed home for much of 2020 and 2021, many turned to online food shopping and grocery delivery. Second, health and environmental concerns as well as shortages of some animal products in the early months led many to experiment with plant-based options.
NI farmers call for meat terms to be better protected
The Ulster Farmers' Union has called for the introduction of labelling legislation to protect traditional meat terms such as 'bacon' and 'steak'.
