MARKET REPORT FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE December 2023 81 ers shifting from animal-based foods to plant-based foods, especially this growing vegan and vegetarian diet, stands out as one of the most important dynamics of the plant-based protein segment. In addition, sensitivity towards animal welfare, increased perception of naturalness, health and nutritiousness are also considered as a driving force especially for the plant-based protein market. Another important factor that will contribute to the growth of the alternative proteins market - perhaps the main reason - is the food demand of the growing world population. According to Research Nester's report, in order to meet the food demand of the world's growing population, alternative proteins, other than animal protein, are expected to play a vital role and drive market growth. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, by 2050, demand for cereals is expected to increase from the current level of 2.1 billion tonnes to nearly 3 billion tonnes for both food and animal feed. On the animal nutrition side, the increasing number of animals is thought to be one of the factors that will drive the demand for alternative protein used in animal feed. Again, according to Research Nester's report, there were approximately 996 million cattle in the world in 2021, and this number reached approximately 1 billion in 2022. This is leading to increased demand for alternative proteins from the animal nutrition industry, particularly soy, which is the primary ingredient for animal feed. However, an important factor to consider here is the animal nutrition industry's search for new feed ingredients that will not compete with human food. There is a significant demand from the industry for alternative protein sources that have less environmental impact and will improve production performance by reducing the environmental footprint of animal husbandry. Insect-based proteins and single cell proteins are some of these important sources. Face endotoxins head on Choose Anta®Catch www.dr-eckel.com
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