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11 Dutch Supermarkets Commit to Selling 60% Plant-Based Proteins by 2030

Vegconomist

2024

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Summary

This trade news article reports on a collective commitment by 11 Dutch supermarkets to shift their protein sales mix towards 60% plant-based sources by 2030, reflecting the Netherlands' broader national protein transition strategy. The piece likely describes the participating retailers, the voluntary framework underpinning the commitment, and its alignment with Dutch government dietary and sustainability goals. As a trade publication report rather than peer-reviewed research, findings should be interpreted as indicative of industry direction rather than empirically tested outcomes.

UK applicability

The UK does not currently have an equivalent nationally coordinated supermarket protein transition commitment, but this initiative may offer a relevant policy and retail model as UK retailers and government consider dietary shift targets under food strategy and net zero frameworks.

Key measures

Proportion of plant-based versus animal-based protein sales (%); number of supermarket signatories; target year (2030)

Outcomes reported

Reports on voluntary commitments by 11 Dutch supermarkets to achieve a 60% plant-based to 40% animal-based protein sales ratio by 2030, in alignment with national protein transition targets.

Theme
General food systems / other
Subject
Retail & consumer food environments
Study type
Commentary
Study design
Industry/trade news report
Source type
Grey literature
Status
Published
Geography
Netherlands
System type
Food supply chain
Catalogue ID
XL1188

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