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The "Backlash" to Plant-Based Meat Has a Sneaky, if Not Surprising, Explanation (sentientmedia.org)

submitted 1 year ago by usernamesAreTricky@lemmy.ml to c/green@lemmy.ml

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/2674486

TL;DR: the meat industry's misleading messaging campaign + lobbying

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[–] Mrs_deWinter@feddit.de 8 points 1 year ago

Now that's just incorrect. The people who enjoy the taste of plant based meat probably liked the taste of meat a lot, that's why they're seeking to replace it, but environmental and/or ethical considerations are important enough to them to justify a small loss or simply change in flavor.