Unilever plans to capitalise on boom in plant-based food
The food giant is targeting €1bn in alternative protein sales in the next five to seven years
18 November 2020 - 11:13
London — Unilever plans to boost sales of plant-based meat and dairy alternatives fivefold to tap growing demand for healthier and environmentally friendlier foods.
The food giant is targeting €1bn in alternative protein sales in the next five to seven years through its Vegetarian Butcher faux-meat brand and vegan versions of flagship products like Hellmann’s mayonnaise and Magnum ice cream. It also wants to halve food waste faster than previously planned and double the number of nutritious products by 2025...
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