01 Jun 2021 --- More consumers in the Netherlands intend to reduce their meat intake, with ever more vegetarians, vegans and flexitarians. However, data from Wageningen Economic Research in the Netherlands shows that meat intake has remained stable in recent years and is still the most important protein source for Dutch consumers. These figures come as Wageningen University and Research (WUR) estimates that by 2050, 30 to 40 percent more protein will be needed to feed the world, with conventional meat being one of the least sustainable ways to do it.
