With the arrival of the low-carbon era, global interest in ‘Alternative Protein Foods' is on the rise, drawing attention to the industry.  In the early 2010s, 'alternative protein foods' were often considered imitations of meat, such as 'soy meat.’ However, they have recently evolved in terms of taste, texture, and nutrition to the point of closely mimicking meat.

As a result, the variety of alternative meat types has expanded, including chicken, pork, and beef, and now there are even plant-based alternatives to fish emerging.

In Korea, the growing number of vegetarians, flexitarians, and reducetarians has led to a positive market outlook, with specialized companies (food tech firms) proliferating. (continue)

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