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75% of Consumers Still View Meat as Essential

4/12/2026

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Over 75% of consumers view meat as essential for a healthy diet, per FMI (Food Marketing Institute) and the Meat Institute, up from 64% in 2020.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. supports updated dietary guidelines for higher protein intake, particularly from meat.
The American Heart Association advocates plant-based proteins, signaling a shift to plant-forward diets.
Despite rising beef prices, 68% of consumers still consider meat essential.

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Over 75% of consumers view meat as essential for a healthy diet, per FMI (Food Marketing Institute) and the Meat Institute, up from 64% in 2020.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. supports updated dietary guidelines for higher protein intake, particularly from meat.
The American Heart Association advocates plant-based proteins, signaling a shift to plant-forward diets.
Despite rising beef prices, 68% of consumers still consider meat essential.