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.
France welcomes its first-ever vegan butcher
French supermarket chain Carrefour will sell meat substitutes – including mince and burgers – by popular brand the Vegetarian Butcher
