Overview

As the global population continues to grow exponentially, demand for food products is also expanding rapidly. This is particularly true in terms of meat/animal-based products, which are generally categorized as traditional sources of protein and which have seen a significant increase in demand within the marketplace in recent years.[1] However, a growing awareness of the high levels of maintenance and the costs associated with animal agriculture, as well as its negative environmental impacts,[2] are spurring growth in the alternative proteins market.[3]