This statistic depicts the results of a survey conducted in December 2017. U.S. consumers were asked how often they eat meatless meals or meat alternatives. During the survey, some 18 percent of respondents indicated that they had meat alternatives regularly.
* Survey respondents had to meet the following requirements to participate in the survey: Primary or equally shared responsibility for food shopping. Not adhere to a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle.
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