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During a survey in June 2019, some ** percent of Canadian consumers stated that they spent between * to ** Canadian dollars in an average month on vegetarian or vegan food. About half consumers did not spend any money on such foods.

Vegetarian and vegan consumption in Canada

Whether it be for religious reasons, due to health risks, or because of moral concerns regarding animals, the vegan and vegetarian lifestyles are more popular than ever before. As of May 2019, almost *** percent of consumers in Canada bought vegetarian or vegan food several times a week. About the same number of consumers bought such food products several times a month.

Meat substitutes

In 2018, retail sales for plant-based meat substitutes in Canada stood at approximately *** million U.S. dollars. The total retail sales value of these products is expected to grow considerably in the coming years, potentially reaching over *** million U.S. dollars by 2022. Some of the biggest plant-based protein brands people in Canada have tried at home included Beyond Meat and Yves Veggie Cuisine.