Plant-Based Meat Has a Problem. It May Need More Meat

The trend towards Veggie-Mortadella and Co. continues: According to the Federal Statistical Office, 2024 has produced as much meat substitutes as never before.

In 2024, so many meat substitutes were produced in Germany as never before. Compared to traditional meat production, however, the figures are still modest.

Plant-based meat has a problem. It may need more meat

Blind taste tests show several blended meats are outperforming conventional meat, in addition to 100 percent plant-based products

Meat alternatives are booming: in 2024 more than 100,000 tons of meat substitutes were produced in Germany. Nevertheless, meat consumption is still higher.

Whether Veggie-Burger, Tofuwurst or Seitanmortadella, roughly 1.5 kilograms of meat substitutes per capita were produced in Germany in 2024, as reported by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). The production of vegetarian or vegan meat alternatives continued to grow last year - albeit less dynamic than in previous years. {/mprestriction} In 2024, 126 500 tons of meat substitutes were produced in Germany, 4.0 % more than 2023 with 121 600 t…

Whether veggie burgers, tofu sausages, or seitan mortadella: According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), approximately 1.5 kilograms of meat substitutes per capita were produced in Germany in 2024. Production of vegetarian or vegan meat alternatives continued to grow last year—albeit less dynamically than in previous years. In 2024, 126,500 tons of meat substitutes were produced in Germany, 4.0% more than in 2023 (121,600 tons). The …