Survey: Four in 10 UK adults plan to eat more plant-based foods

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New research highlights changing consumer behaviour in support of plant-based diets, but urges government to boost access to plant-rich foods in upcoming Food Strategy

Thirty-eight per cent of UK adults and more than half of under 35s plan to eat more plant-based foods in the coming years, according to a new survey that provides evidence the UK's potential plant-based...

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