The consumption of meat contributes significantly to undesirable effects on the environment.
In order to reduce the impact of animal husbandry, one approach is to decrease meat …

Highlights•We discuss plant-based meat alternatives and cultured meat.•There are a variety
of reasons why people may not readily accept these foods.•Research is limited because …

The livestock sector has environmental, health, and animal welfare impacts. This UK-based,
quantitative study aimed to elucidate consumers' valuation of alternatives to conventional …

As a result of the ongoing climate crisis, there is a growing need to decrease meat
consumption worldwide. This study sought to investigate Dutch and Finnish consumers' …

Consumers have started to become aware of the negative aspects of conventional meat,
including concerns about environmental issues, animal welfare, and consumer health …

Understanding consumer attitudes towards meat alternatives is critical for reducing
conventional meat consumption and associated negative environmental impacts. This study …

The development of meat substitutes could contribute to a more sustainable food production
system. Although the consumption of meat substitutes in the Netherlands has grown over the …

Highlights•Flexitarians who want to limit meat consumption can be an interesting target
group.•The sous vide processing was effective to eliminate difference in odor of meat …

Understanding consumer perceptions of meat alternatives is key to facilitating a shift toward
more sustainable food consumption. Importantly, these perceptions may vary according to …

New meat substitutes need to be recognized as alternatives to meat. We therefore
investigated which category representations consumers have of meat and meat substitutes …