Analysis

June 10, 2021

Here's what Europe's alternative meat market is serving up

We spoke to alt meat startups and investors backing them to get a taste of the market.


Connor Bilboe

9 min read

Planted

With a projected market size of $290bn by 2035 and an ever increasing awareness surrounding animal welfare and the environment, the alternative protein market is set to beef up substantially.

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Alt meat competitors in Europe
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Alt meat markets in Europe
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Europe's alt meat competitors non Europe markets
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Alt meat market investment raised
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Alt meat investors in Europe
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Alt meat startup team sizes
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