13 Sep 2023 --- Increasingly, consumers are identifying as flexitarian, but many of them still seek animal-based products for a better sensory experience. However, food manufacturers realize they have more work to do to boost plant-based alternatives in terms of taste, texture and nutrition and fulfill consumer category expectations fully. Food Ingredients First takes a deep dive into the world of meat and dairy alternatives as many food manufacturers race to get their products to market, hoping to “ride the wave” of plant-based innovation.