Belgium seems to be finally embracing a plant-based food menu

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Published Mar 11, 2022

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A recent study in Belgium has found a significant shift towards plant-based diets among the younger generation, with 32% of the population regularly consuming vegetarian food and 5% being vegetarian or vegan, a figure expected to rise. Despite this, only 48% of Belgians believe that a vegetarian or vegan diet is healthy. The cost of plant-based food is a major concern, although there is growing acceptance of vegetarian and vegan food. Brussels leads other regions in this trend, with 42% of its residents eating vegetarian food weekly. The research also indicates a growing market for meat alternatives, including cultured meat, with 30% of Belgians open to the idea. However, concerns have been raised about the adequacy of these foods in providing essential nutrients.

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“The future is plant-based”: the real omnivore is losing ground in Belgium For example, 32% of Belgians eat vegetarian food at least 3 times a week, which means that the share of "true omnivore" is 68% (was still 72% in 2020). But among Belgians under the age of 35, this share is 58%, which further confirms the statement “the future is plant-based”. Although the percentage of flexitarians increased only slightly in the period 2020-2022 (from 23% to 24%), it is mainly the real vegetarians and vegans that gain in importance (from 5% in 2020 to 8% in 2022). Moreover, this research shows that the proportion of true vegetarians/vegans will continue to grow in the future, because 8% of omnivores intend to become vegetarian or vegan. Especially Belgians under the age of 35 who are still omnivorous or flexitarian would like to make this switch (about 16%). However, the price is an important obstacle. Even greater acceptance of a vegetarian/vegan food menu For example, almost half of women ...

Source: Agroberichtenbuitenland