This fact sheet succinctly considers the role of meat alternatives in consumers’ diets. It incorporates the most up-to-date findings to illustrate the current dietary patterns within Australia and New Zealand, the health implications of the proteins we’re consuming and the potential of alternatives like plant-based meat to improve individual and public health.

For a more comprehensive exploration of the relationship between meat alternatives and health refer to Food Frontier’s 2020 report, Plant Based Meat: A Healthier Choice?