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Sprouts Farmers Market: Plant-Based Food Sales Increased 21% in 2022
US specialty grocer Sprouts Farmers Market reveals sales of plant-based foods at its stores grew 21% in 2022, according to the company’s new Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report. Sprouts, which operates more than 380 stores in 23 states, names the plant-based foods category as an integral part of the company’s commitment to reduce its carbon emissions. In the report, Sprouts highlights its efforts in 2022 to care for people and the planet by reducing its carbon footprint, plastic use and waste while increasing sustainably sourced products, among other ESG initiatives. Of $6.4Bn in net sales in 2022, the company reports the plant-based food and beverage category grew 21% year-over-year, driven by innovative products and in-store promotions, including a dedicated plant-based “frozen bunker” in new …