How far will plant-based foods go?
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Veganism has been an increasing trend within the past few years. Plant based food alternatives had over 3 billion in sales in 2018, with even higher sales projected in 2019. Plant-based met alternatives, like Beyond Meat, is one of the fastest growing food companies in the United States. With its first trade at $46, the company is now trading at nearly $200 per share. However, is plant-based really just a trend, or is it here to stay?
