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Plant-Based Pork Substitutes

No Evil Foods' Vegan Pulled Pork is a Hearty BBQ-Flavored Alternative

— August 17, 2016 — Lifestyle
No Evil Foods makes a classic Southern vegan pulled pork-style barbecue meat alternative that is a convincing alternative to real sandwich meats. What's particularly noteworthy about No Evil Foods' meat substitute is that it was recognized as an honorable mention in the Food & Drinks category at the annual Made in NC Awards, where it beat out hundreds of authentic meat contenders as a product that "stood out from the crowd."

As such, No Evil Foods co-founder Sadrah Schadel proudly notes: "North Carolina is smack dab in the middle of the barbecue belt, so if our meats made from plants can compete here, and win, they can compete anywhere." This is an indication of how far the reception of plant-based alternatives has come in the past few years, especially with more and more consumers aiming to reduce the amount of meat and other animal products that they consume.
Trend Themes
1. Plant-based Meats - The rise of plant-based meat substitutes presents an opportunity for innovative companies to create convincing alternatives to traditional meat products.
2. Recognition for Vegan Alternatives - The recognition of No Evil Foods' vegan pulled pork-style meat alternative at the Made in NC Awards highlights the growing acceptance and demand for plant-based substitutes in the food and drinks industry.
3. Consumer Shift Towards Meat Reduction - The increasing number of consumers aiming to reduce their meat consumption opens doors for businesses to offer innovative plant-based alternatives that cater to this shifting dietary preference.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Drinks - The food and drinks industry can leverage the trend of plant-based pork substitutes to develop new and delicious plant-based meat alternatives that appeal to a wider consumer base.
2. Meat Substitutes - The meat substitute industry has an opportunity to create disruptive innovations by developing plant-based pork alternatives that are indistinguishable from real meat in taste, texture, and appearance.
3. Health and Wellness - With the growing consumer interest in reducing meat consumption, the health and wellness industry can capitalize on this trend by offering nutritious and flavorful plant-based alternatives as part of a balanced diet.
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