World: The opportunity for plant-based products in Muslim countries

Whether out of concern for sustainability, animal welfare or even an option related to improving health, the consumption of plant-based products (in Portuguese, plant-based products) has shown promise worldwide. , especially with the pandemic, when the search for healthy foods became even more relevant. And this scenario can be proven by several surveys carried out around the world. According to a recent Bloomberg Intelligence report, for example, in 2020 the trade in plant-based dairy products (as well as other alternatives to animal protein) reached US$29.4 billion, and by 2030 it is projected to reach US$162 billion. billion, which corresponds to 7.7% of the world protein market. The study also pointed out that, by the end of this decade, the global herbal market could grow up to five times. And this market also includes flexitarians, that is, those people who seek to reduce the consumption of animal protein in their diet. In this context, according to the survey “Rise of ...