Are consumers really confused by plant-based meat?

By Nick Enfield
Updated June 23 2021 - 7:37am, first published 5:25am
Plant-based meat is labelled clearly and unambiguously, precisely because it is marketed specifically to those who don't want to eat animal products. Picture: Shutterstock
Plant-based meat is labelled clearly and unambiguously, precisely because it is marketed specifically to those who don't want to eat animal products. Picture: Shutterstock

A Senate inquiry is curently asking whether the word "meat" should be removed from labelling of plant-based products marketed to vegetarians and vegans. Queensland senator and former butcher Susan McDonald announced the inquiry at an event for the Parliamentary Friends of Red Meat advocacy group. McDonald believes the word "meat" should only be used for the edible flesh of dead animals.

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

$0/

(min cost $0)

or signup to continue reading

See subscription options

Get the latest Griffith news in your inbox

Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.

We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy.