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Cruelty-Free Bacon Alternatives

Sweet Earth Foods' 'Benevolent Bacon' is a Plant-Based Meat

— February 11, 2017 — Lifestyle
'Benevolent Bacon' is the name of a vegetarian bacon product from Sweet Earth Foods that provides a comforting alternative to meat. The product is made with a base of plant-based proteins and comes in an interesting hickory-sage flavor. Unlike some mock meat products that contain many unfamiliar artificial ingredients, this one boasts easy-to-pronounce components like buckwheat, red beans, natural hickory smoke and maple syrup.

The brand's Benevolent Bacon can also be found in its Benevolent Bacon, Egg & Cheddar Farmstand Breakfast Sandwich. Like the Benevolent Bacon strips, this product from Sweet Earth Foods is also meant to be kept frozen until is to be prepared.

Many consumers are now experimenting with plant-based proteins as a way to bring their desire for health, flavor and ethics into alignment.
Trend Themes
1. Plant-based Meat - The shift towards plant-based proteins presents an opportunity for companies to innovate and create more sustainable and ethical alternatives to traditional meat products.
2. Clean Label Ingredients - The trend towards using natural and recognizable ingredients presents an opportunity for food companies to differentiate themselves and appeal to consumers seeking transparency and healthier options.
3. Convenience Foods - There is an opportunity for companies to innovate and create more convenient plant-based options, such as frozen breakfast sandwiches, to appeal to busy consumers seeking easy meal solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Food - The food industry can tap into the trend towards plant-based proteins to create new product lines and attract consumers seeking alternatives to traditional meat products.
2. Health and Wellness - The shift towards plant-based proteins can create opportunities for the health and wellness industry to provide education and resources to consumers seeking to improve their diets.
3. Sustainability - The trend towards plant-based proteins presents an opportunity for the sustainability industry to promote the environmental benefits of reducing meat consumption and encourage more responsible food production methods.
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