Plant-Powered Perspectives Slovakia conference

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Fairs & Events

Plant-Powered Perspectives Slovakia Conference to Take Place for the Fifth Time

Registration is now open for the Plant-Powered Perspectives Slovakia conference, which will take place for the fifth time in Bratislava on November 6. The conference will bring together food manufacturers, suppliers, and retail industry leaders from Slovakia, Czechia, and beyond, exploring key opportunities and challenges in the plant-based food products market. It will also discuss labelling legislation for plant-based alternatives in the Czech and Slovak Republics, featuring a talk on current legislation from a food law expert. Additionally, producers will give their insights and experience regarding the practical application of these laws. The Plant-Powered Perspectives conferences are part of an international initiative organised in Poland, Slovakia, Czechia, and Hungary. This year, the previously separate Czech and Slovak conferences will be merged for the first time. …

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Jem pre Zem Slovak market report

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Market & Trends

The Slovak Plant-Based Food Market Continues to Thrive According to New Report

A recent report by Jem pre Zem (I Eat for Earth) indicates that 36.8% of the population in Slovakia is either actively reducing their consumption of animal-based products or contemplating future reductions. Slovak households have notably increased their expenditure on plant-based alternatives and tofu, reaching €40.4 million in 2022. Interest in decreasing the consumption of animal-based products is widespread across all age groups in Slovakia, with the greatest involvement observed among individuals aged 25 to 34. In this demographic, 24.7% have already reduced their intake of animal-based foods, and an additional 22.9% are contemplating future reductions, with a higher propensity among women. In 2022, traditional soy products, such as tofu, tempeh, and textured soy protein, accounted for the majority (37.9%) of plant-based product purchases by …

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