Greenest Foods, one of these start-ups, has sent out the country’s first consignment of plant-based meat products to the US from Gujarat
India’s food-tech startups and businesses have started producing vegan alternatives to meat, eggs, and dairy. Greenest Foods, one of these start-ups, has sent out the country’s first consignment of plant-based meat products to the US from Gujarat, according to a report in the Economic Times.
The 5,000-kilogram consignment comprised plant-based mini samosas, momos, spring rolls, nuggets, grilled patty, and other vegan products. “…We have been receiving a large interest from foreign markets for high quality and healthy plant-based foods and Greenest is happy to take the lead in this endeavour from India,” said Gaurav Sharma, founder and CEO of Greenest Foods.
Plant-based alternatives to meat and provides India the potential to become a key supplier of such products globally
While quite a high number of Indians consume fish, chicken, or meat regularly, according to data from the National Family Health Survey-5 (2019-20), there are a lot who have taken up vegan lifestyles. This has led to a growth in the development of plant-based alternatives to meat and provides India the potential to become a key supplier of such products globally.
Established fast-moving consumer goods companies like ITC and Tata Consumer Products have started vegan alternatives pointing to the industry growing to $1 billion by 2030. Plant-based meat products are now available on e-commerce platforms and at large retail chains, too.
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