Veganism and vegetarianism in Europe

Statistics report on veganism and vegetarianism in Europe

Veganism and vegetarianism in Europe

This report presents a range of statistics and facts on veganism and vegetarianism in Europe. It includes an introduction to increasing levels of vegetarianism. Aspects of meat that are causing concern among consumers are then addressed, as well as the performance of vegetarian and vegan meat substitutes and alternatives.

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Overview

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  • Premium Statistic Share of vegetarian diet followers worldwide 2016, by region
  • Premium Forecast Vegetarianism and veganism among young adults in selected European countries 2023
  • Premium Statistic Share of people who are vegetarian in leading countries in Europe 2016
  • Premium Statistic Number of vegetarian restaurants per million inhabitants Europe 2016
  • Premium Statistic Reasons why Europeans plan to eat less meat in 2017
  • Premium Statistic Share of consumers eating more vegetarian food in Europe in 2016
  • Premium Statistic Global share of vegan product launches 2016, by country

Meat alternatives and substitutes

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  • Premium Statistic Share of consumers buying meat alternatives in Europe in 2016
  • Premium Statistic Sales revenue of vegetarian food and drink products in the United Kingdom 2017-2022
  • Premium Statistic Take home sales value of meat alternatives in the United Kingdom (UK) 2016
  • Premium Statistic Chilled vegetarian foods: Market value in the United Kingdom 2007-2022
  • Basic Statistic Sales value of pea protein meat substitutes in the United Kingdom 2010-2020
  • Basic Statistic Sales value of pea protein meat substitutes in Italy 2010-2020
  • Premium Forecast Revenue of the meat substitutes industry in Germany 2019-2029

Consumer insights

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  • Premium Statistic Vegetarians and vegans in Italy 2014-2024
  • Basic Statistic Willingness to buy vegetarian meat substitute products in Germany in 2015
  • Basic Statistic Preferences regarding vegetarian processed food in Germany in 2016
  • Premium Statistic Opinions on the future of current food trends in Germany in 2016
  • Premium Statistic Share of population who would consider becoming vegetarian in France in 2016
  • Premium Statistic Share of meat-free evening meals in the United Kingdom (UK) 2013-2016
  • Premium Statistic Meat substitutes used in the Netherlands 2015, by product
  • Premium Statistic Willingness to use insects as a meat substitute in the Netherlands 2015

Meat concerns

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  • Premium Statistic Share of consumers limiting meat intake due to health concerns in Europe in 2016
  • Basic Statistic Reasons for eating less meat and fish in Sweden 2015
  • Premium Statistic Consumer concerns regarding meat and poultry purchases United Kingdom (UK) in 2016
  • Premium Statistic Meat samples with salmonella resistant to one or more antibiotics UK 2013-2015

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