Production of Meat Alternatives in Germany Increased 72.7% in Just 3 Years
The Federal Statistical Office of Germany reveals today that, in 2022, companies in Germany produced 6.5% more meat alternatives compared to the previous year, and production increased by an impressive 72.7% compared to 2019. The document states that 104,300 tons of alternative meat products (including tofu products and alt seafood) were produced in 2022, compared with about 97,900 tons in the previous year. The value of these products increased by 17.3% year-on-year in 2022 to 537.4 million euros (2021: 458.2 million euros). Germany leads the way in meat reduction As vegconomist revealed last month, German per capita meat consumption last year fell to its lowest point since calculations began in 1989, meanwhile Germany represented the highest plant-based food sales value in Europe last year according …
