British shoppers are increasingly turning to beans, lentils, tofu, and tempeh as sales of these plant-based staples rise, while purchases of both real and plant-based meat alternatives decline. The shift reflects growing efforts to cut costs and enhance dietary habits, with dried lentils driving much of the growth in sales. Market analysis highlights a notable 7.3% increase in the sale of beans, pulses, and soya derivatives in the first half of this year compared to the same period last year. This trend suggests a broader move toward more affordable and nutrient-rich alternatives in British households.
Sales of beans, lentils and soya bean derivatives on rise while Britons buy less real and fake meatBritish shoppers are munching more beans, lentils, tofu and tempeh – while cutting back on real and plant-based fake meat – to save money and improve their diet.The amount of beans, pulses and soya bean derivatives sold in the UK increased by 7.3% in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period last year, led by a rise in cheap dried lentils, an analysis has found. Continue reading...
