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Plant-based meat products in a modern foodservice environment, illustrating international expansion in the food and beverage sector

Plant-Based Meat Market Analysis within Foodservice Operators

Background: Updating Strategy for Post-Pandemic Growth in Plant-Based Meat

Our client, a leading multinational food and beverage company, set an ambitious profit goal for their flagship plant-based meat brand from the operator segment by 2025. Their last market review, conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic, was no longer sufficient for the rapidly evolving post-pandemic market.

The client engaged White Space to extract actionable insights and commercial implications from over 150 internal and external research sources they had collated and to shape a winning, evidence-based strategy for international expansion.

Service: Market Analysis
Sector: Consumer Goods

Plant-based meat products in a modern foodservice environment, illustrating international expansion in the food and beverage sector

Approach: Comparative Market Analysis to Identify Growth Opportunities

To shape a winning strategy, we conducted a comprehensive review of the client’s research on foodservice operators and attitudes towards plant-based meats across 11 key geographies in Europe and APAC.

Our process included:

  • Source Prioritisation: Identified and prioritised the most relevant sources from over 150 reports and datasets.
  • Insight Generation: Synthesised comparable insights on market dynamics, operator behaviour, and consumer attitudes towards plant-based meat.
  • Opportunity and Barrier Mapping: Highlighted areas of opportunity, key barriers to adoption, and perceptions of the client’s brand versus competitors.
  • Tailored Deliverables: Produced a concise summary report and deep-dive packs for each target market, enabling clear, actionable comparisons.

Outcome: Market Segmentation and Internal Expansion Focus

We delivered:

  • Target Operator Segments: Clear recommendations on which operator segments to prioritise in each geography.
  • Growth Drivers and Barriers: Insight into the factors driving uptake of plant-based meats and the main obstacles to adoption.
  • Market Dynamics: A nuanced understanding of the competitive landscape and evolving consumer preferences in the plant-based meat sector.

These insights empowered our client to strategically target the most promising growth opportunities, supporting their financial goal in 2025.

Why Choose Us for Market Analysis?

Our rigorous approach to market analysis and ability to digest vast quantities of information to distil commercial implications, ensures clients receive actionable, evidence-based recommendations. Whether you are refining your international expansion strategy or seeking to unlock new growth in foodservice, we provide the clarity and direction you need to succeed.

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