31 Aug 2022 --- Global consumers are increasingly adopting plant-based diets amid rising climate change fears, health considerations and animal welfare concerns. Embracing this trend, plant-based brands are using packaging design to compete with conventional meat and dairy producers on busy retailer shelves while ensuring product protection and hygiene. The exponential growth of plant-based alternatives is clear to see. Innova Market Insights has tracked +49% annual growth in plant-based F&B launches (2017-2021). Over half of these launches are packaged in plastic.