Facts & Figures

You don't have to just take our word for it

• UK retail sales of meat-free foods grew by 5.5% per annum from 2001 to 2006 [1]
• The market for meat-free foods is forecast to grow by an estimated 22% from 2006 to 2011. [1]
• European sales of soya milk and non-dairy drinks are expanding by over 20% per year. [2]
• Ethical consumerism is growing and consumers are now more aware of issues around food production. [3]
• The UK market for 'ethical' food products - labelled Organic, Fairtrade and better for animal welfare - grew from &pound: 1 billion in 1999 to £ 5.4 billion in 2005. [4]

1. Mintel Meat-Free Foods Report December 2006
2. The European Market for Soya Milk and Non-Dairy Drinks, Organic Monitor, Jan 2006
3. Food: An analysis of the issues, UK Cabinet Office Discussion Paper, 2008
4. Ethical labels and standards, Food Ethics Council, 2008