webfact Posted February 29 Posted February 29 In a culinary revolution, plant-based food companies are urged to overhaul taste, slash prices, and boost health benefits. Will this signal a paradigm shift in global dining habits? The Thai plant-based food market, once a niche, is now a burgeoning industry worth billions. By 2024, it’s expected to skyrocket to 45 billion baht, according to Statista, a German online platform that specializes in data gathering and visualisation. Amidst a pandemic-induced health consciousness, consumers are ditching meat for plant-based alternatives, presenting lucrative opportunities for food giants like CP Foods and Thai Union Group. Even unexpected players like the PTT Group are venturing into a plant-based protein business. But amidst this buzz, taste, price, and nutrition remain key concerns for consumers, reported Thai PBS World. Preeyanut, a government officer, embraces plant-based foods for health benefits but finds them pricey. “If the prices come down, I will have them more often.” Meanwhile, Patipon, an office employee, seeks convenience but notes taste disparities among plant-based products. “I love veggie steamed buns… but vegan spaghetti… was not that great.” Nida, a business owner, finds plant-based products disappointing, urging brands to match the taste of traditional items. “I would eat plant-based products over meat products if they tasted better.” Even dietitian Patsita opts for minimally processed foods, wary of high sodium levels in some plant-based alternatives. “I often feel thirsty after eating plant-based meats.” As consumers demand tastier, cheaper, and healthier options, will the plant-based food industry rise to the occasion, reshaping the future of how we eat? Time will tell. In related news, in a case of social media misunderstanding, a well-intentioned educational post on Facebook by a Thai doctor went viral for the wrong reasons. Chulalongkorn University shared on its Facebook page an image of Dr Pawat Phuensan with a pink background and a message warning about the dangers of prawn whisker punctures leading to fatal infections. However, netizens misinterpreted the post as an obituary for the doctor, leading to a flood of condolence messages. by Samantha Rose Photo courtesy of Thai PBS World Source: The Thaiger 2024-02-29 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe
Popular Post flyingtlger Posted February 29 Popular Post Posted February 29 18 minutes ago, webfact said: “I would eat plant-based products over meat products if they tasted better.” I think this is the general consensus...... 1 2
khwaibah Posted February 29 Posted February 29 (edited) McDonalds Launches Its First-Ever Certified Vegan Burger At No Extra CostMcDonalds Launches Its First-Ever Certified Vegan Burger At No Extra Cost Edited February 29 by khwaibah
bamnutsak Posted February 29 Posted February 29 1 hour ago, flyingtlger said: I think this is the general consensus...... That's why we have seasonings and condiments and cheese and.... Who the heck eats a burger or hot dog plain?
hotchilli Posted February 29 Posted February 29 3 hours ago, webfact said: “I would eat plant-based products over meat products if they tasted better.” Steak or lettuce leaf... tough choice 1
Burma Bill Posted February 29 Posted February 29 9 minutes ago, hotchilli said: Steak or lettuce leaf... tough choice For me - a juicy tender Khmer beef lok lak with lettuce in an accompanying salad! 1 1
Srikcir Posted February 29 Posted February 29 4 hours ago, webfact said: plant-based products. Maybe that's the answer - call cannabis a plant-based veggie.
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