Vegetarian, Vegan, Flexitarian, Fruitarian, Pescatarian are just some of the diets that are becoming increasingly popular today. Restaurants, retail outlets and speciality shops are also catering to these dietary requirements.
Even large meat production companies are joining in on the act by making meat free lines.
Is there a reason why butchers shouldn’t sell vegetables and meat free items, to cater for these trends?
- One UK retailer recently conducted trials selling unusually carved vegetables on a butchery counter.
- Customers buying protein in the butchers may also be interested in purchasing meat substitute proteins too.
The stereotypical Irish Sunday roast doesn’t cater for vegan or vegetarian family members and guests. Could the weekly trip to the Butchers soon mean we can get everything needed to accommodate the whole family? Quality beef, lamb and poultry for the meat lovers and speciality products that provide substantial protein and nutrition for the meat reducers?
