Source: SOUTHERN FARM NETWORK, 8/17/21


Units of plant-based protein and ingredients shipped from foodservice distributors to pizza operators increased by 56 percent in the second quarter compared to a year ago, reports NPD Group. Research shows that about 20 percent of consumers want to increase the amount of plant-based proteins they consume, and this sentiment has held steady throughout the pandemic. Pizzas enable chefs and operators to easily customize with plant-based ingredients beginning with cauliflower crusts.

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