One in Three Germans Now Says: ‘Pass the Plant Meat! Germany continues to lead Europe in the shift toward plant-based eating. Recent surveys show that nearly one in three Germans now eats plant-based meat at least once a week. Young people, especially in Berlin and Hamburg, prefer plant alternatives for health, environmental and ethical …
One in Three Germans Now Says: ‘Pass the Plant Meat!
Germany continues to lead Europe in the shift toward plant-based eating. Recent surveys show that nearly one in three Germans now eats plant-based meat at least once a week. Young people, especially in Berlin and Hamburg, prefer plant alternatives for health, environmental and ethical reasons. Supermarkets have doubled their vegan options, and even traditional butchers offer meat-free sausages. While Germany is famous for bratwurst and schnitzel, modern consumers are becoming more climate-conscious. Experts believe plant-based meat sales will keep rising steadily through 2026.
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