Here's how food trends are changing in the era of climate awareness

Sep 23, 2019

Plants please: The way we eat has a profound impact on our planet Image: Megan Hodges/Unsplash

Lisa Sweet

Head of Future of Protein, COVID Response, and Food-Health, World Economic Forum

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Demand for plant-based protein is growing around the world. Image: Based on Food & Agriculture Organization of the UN data

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Investment in plant-based protein is growing. Image: The Good Food Institute

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The effect of alternative proteins on human health. Image: World Economic Forum

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